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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 2002 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
2002 Electra Betty
Overview
Model Year
2005
2002
Brand
Electra
Electra
Model
Betty
Betty
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$320.00
$350.00
Colors
Pearl White/Pink, Black/Pink, Matte Black/Blue
White
Sizes
—
17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Electra
—
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Shifters
—
Shimano Nexus
Crankset
1-piece
1-piece, 46 teeth
Rear Cogs
1-speed
1-speed, 20 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z-410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Victor VP rubber
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
Shimano coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threadless steel
1" threaded CP
Handlebar
Steel, cruiser
Electra classic arc
Stem
Steel
Electra 80mm aluminum
Saddle
Electra
Electra Comfort
Seatpost
Steel
Steel, chrome plated, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: steel, coaster brake
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Coaster
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
—
14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125"
26 x 2.125" Electra whitewall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.