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2010 Electra Townie Euro 8i · 2011 Electra Townie Euro 8i

Specification2010 Electra Townie Euro 8i2011 Electra Townie Euro 8i
Overview
Model year20102011
BrandElectraElectra
ModelTownie Euro 8iTownie Euro 8i
Bicycle typeComfort/commuterCity/commuter
Archive ID2086125375
ColorsSilver MetallicSilver metallic
SizesOne size fits all—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedAlloy
Frame material6061-T6 alloy6061 Alloy
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownUnicrown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupCommuter MixCommuter Mix
ShiftersShimano Revo twistShimano Revo twist
Front derailleurN/AShimano Nexus
Rear derailleurN/AShimano Nexus
CranksetForged Alloy, 170mm, 44 teethForged Alloy
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 113mm spindleSealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm—
CassetteShimanoShimano
Rear cogs8-speed, 22 teeth22 teeth
ChainKMC, 1/2 x 1/8"KMC 410
PedalsAlloy Platform w/non-slip rubber treadAlloy Cage
Brakes
BrakesShimano Nexus BR-IM50 Roller Brake brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust leversAlloy Linear Pull brakes, Shimano Alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated steel threaded1 1/8" steel
HandlebarAlloy custom bend, 24.8" x 4.5"Alloy custom bend riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAdjustable Forged AlloyAdjustable Alloy
SaddleErgonomic w/Soft LycraErgonomic w/Soft Lycra
SeatpostButted alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterButted alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano Dynamo Generator, Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 speed InternalFront: Shimano Dynamo, Rear: Shimano Nexus
RimsDouble-Wall Alloy, 36-holeElectra Doublewall alloy
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass—
Front tire700 x 38c City700 x 38c Semi-slick Street
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

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