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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 Betty and 2003 Electra Betty.
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 Betty
2003 Electra Betty
Overview
Model Year
2005
2003
Brand
Electra
Electra
Model
Betty
Betty
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$320.00
$360.00
Colors
Pearl White/Pink, Black/Pink, Matte Black/Blue
Pearl White
Sizes
—
Womens 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Electra
Electra
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Shifters
—
Shimano Revo 3-speed
Crankset
1-piece
1-piece chromoly
Bottom Bracket
—
One piece
BB Shell Width
—
68mm American
Rear Cogs
1-speed
3-speed internal
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Platform, resin
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threadless steel
1" threaded steel
Handlebar
Steel, cruiser
Steel, cruiser
Stem
Steel
—
Saddle
Electra
Cruiser
Seatpost
Steel
Steel, chrome plated
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: steel, coaster brake
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano Nexus internal 3 speed
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125"
26 x 1.95" cruiser
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.