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2010 Electra Townie Euro 8i · 2009 Electra Townie Euro 8i

Specification	2010 Electra Townie Euro 8i	2009 Electra Townie Euro 8i
Overview
Model year	2010	2009
Brand	Electra	Electra
Model	Townie Euro 8i	Townie Euro 8i
Bicycle type	Comfort/commuter	City/commuter
Archive ID	20861	18659
Colors	Silver Metallic	Silver Metallic
Sizes	One size fits all	One size fits all
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061-T6 alloy	6061-T6 aluminum
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown	High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Commuter Mix	Shimano mix
Shifters	Shimano Revo twist	Shimano Revo twist
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	Forged Alloy, 170mm, 44 teeth	Forged Alloy, 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle	Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm	68mm
Cassette	Shimano	Shimano
Rear cogs	8-speed, 22 teeth	8-speed internal, 22 teeth
Chain	KMC, 1/2 x 1/8"	KMC, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Alloy Platform w/non-slip rubber tread	Alloy Platform w/Kraton inserts
Brakes
Brakes	Shimano Nexus BR-IM50 Roller Brake brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust levers	Shimano Nexus Roller Brake brakes, Shimano Nexus levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" integrated steel threaded	1 1/8" Threaded
Handlebar	Alloy custom bend, 24.8" x 4.5"	Alloy custom bend riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included	Not included
Stem	Adjustable Forged Alloy	Alloy Adjustable
Saddle	Ergonomic w/Soft Lycra	Ergonomic w/Soft Lycra
Seatpost	Butted alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter	Butted alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Shimano Dynamo Generator, Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 speed Internal	Front: Shimano Dynamo, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8
Rims	Double-Wall Alloy, 36-hole	Alloy Double Wall, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipples	Brass	Brass
Front tire	700 x 38c City	700 x 38c city tread
Wheel size	700c wheels	700c wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.