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2009 Electra Karma 3i · 2011 Electra Karma 3i

Specification	2009 Electra Karma 3i	2011 Electra Karma 3i
Overview
Model year	2009	2011
Brand	Electra	Electra
Model	Karma 3i	Karma 3i
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	18711	25434
Colors	Purple Fade	Purple fade
Sizes	Womens one size fits all	—
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	Steel
Frame material	High Tensile Steel	Boomerang Hi-Ten Steel
Fork material	Steel, unicrown crown	Unicrown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Cruiser Mix	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	Shimano Nexus	Shimano Nexus Twist Shift
Front derailleur	N/A	Shimano Nexus
Rear derailleur	N/A	Shimano Nexus
Crankset	Steel One Piece, 44 teeth	Classic Steel OPC
Bottom bracket	Loose ball	9 Piece Loose Ball
Cassette	Shimano	—
Rear cogs	3-speed internal, 22 teeth	22 teeth
Chain	KMC 410	KMC 410
Pedals	Electra Retro	Electra Retro
Brakes
Brakes	Shimano coaster brake rear	—
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1" Threaded	1" steel threaded
Handlebar	Electra Cafe	Electra Café
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Alloy	Alloy Classic
Saddle	Electra Custom Spring	Comfort w/ DBL Springs
Seatpost	Steel pillar	Classic Steel Pillar
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear with Coaster Brake	Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano 3 speed coaster brake
Rims	Alloy, 36-hole	Painted Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.125" Electra Retrorunner	26 x 2.125" Retrorunner
Wheel size	26" wheels	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.