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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1997 Electra Deluxe 1 and 1999 Electra Deluxe 1.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Electra Deluxe 146T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear18.0 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Electra Deluxe 144T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.2 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1997 Electra Deluxe 1
1999 Electra Deluxe 1
Overview
Model Year
1997
1999
Brand
Electra
Electra
Model
Deluxe 1
Deluxe 1
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$259.95
$259.00
Colors
Candy red, Midnight Blue
Candy Red, Midnight Blue
Sizes
18.5", 20.5", womens 18.5"
18.5", 20.5", womens 18.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Electra
Electra
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, box crown
Hi-tensile steel, oversize, flat crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
1-piece 165mm, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
One piece
BB Shell Width
American
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
—
Pedals
Victor VP Comp rubber block
Victor Barefoot
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
Coaster rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" sealed mechanism
Handlebar
Cruiser Bend
EBC Classic-Arc
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Rito ML-80 aluminum
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Electra 2-Tone
EBC Comfort
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 26.8 mm diameter
Steel, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster brake
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster
Rims
Electra TA-8 aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloon whitewall
26 x 2.125" EBC Strat-O-Balloons
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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