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1996 Electra Deluxe 7 · 1999 Electra Deluxe 7

Specification1996 Electra Deluxe 71999 Electra Deluxe 7
Overview
Model year19961999
BrandElectraElectra
ModelDeluxe 7Deluxe 7
Bicycle typeCruiserCruiser
Archive ID5642181475
Original MSRP$499.00$419.00
ColorsDark blue, redCandy Red, Midnight Blue
Sizes18.5", 20.5"18.5", 20.5", womens 18.5"
Weight33 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel
ForkCS-300Electra
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel, oversize, flat crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano NexusN/A
ShiftersShimano Inter-7 ST-7S20Grip Shift SRT-400 rear
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetTracer, 42 teethC.P.I., 42 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-M2Cartridge
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed internal, 19 teeth7-speed internal, 22 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"—
PedalsVictor VP-CompVictor Barefoot
Brakes
BrakesCoaster brake/GC-1080 alloy brakes, GC-374 AD leversCoaster rear
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-30501" sealed mechanism
HandlebarH-301 Beach CruiserEBC Classic-Arc
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemRito ML-80 alloyKalloy aluminum
SaddleElectra Classic Two-ToneEBC Comfort
SeatpostMeng Jing, 25.4 mm diameterSteel, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter 7
RimsElectra heavy-duty alloy, 36-holeAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloons, whitewall26 x 2.125" EBC Strat-O-Balloons
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Electra Deluxe 71999 Electra Deluxe 7
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle72°—
Chainstay / rear center458 mm—
Wheelbase1093 mm—
Fork offset / rake40.8 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.