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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Electra Straight 8 and 2008 Electra Straight 8.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2005 Electra Straight 8
2008 Electra Straight 8
Overview
Model Year
2005
2008
Brand
Electra
Electra
Model
Straight 8
Straight 8
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$570.00
$610.00
Colors
Black
Black
Sizes
—
—
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
7005 aluminum w/ hydroformed top tube
Fork
Electra
—
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, dual crown
Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Cruiser Mix
Shifters
Shimano 3-speed
Shimano Nexus
Crankset
1-piece
Custom Tubular Steel, steel 44t teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
3-speed internal
3-speed internal, 22 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410
Pedals
Resin
Alloy Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
—
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threadless steel
1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar
Steel, cruiser
Electra Flat Track
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Threadless 4 Bolt
Saddle
Electra
Electra Custom Spring
Seatpost
Steel
Alloy Pillar
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano 3-Speed Internal
Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano 3 speed coaster brake
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.125"
24 x 3" Fatti-O
Wheel Size
26" wheels
24" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.