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Key differences
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- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2007 Electra Townie 8 is Cruiser; 2004 Electra Townie 8 is City & Commuter.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Electra Townie 8 and 2004 Electra Townie 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
2007 Electra Townie 8
2004 Electra Townie 8
Overview
Model Year
2007
2004
Brand
Electra
Electra
Model
Townie 8
Townie 8
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$700.00
$720.00
Colors
Gloss Black, Champagne Rose
Charcoal, White Pearl
Sizes
One size fits all, womens one size fits all
Mens, womens
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
7000 aluminum
Fork
RST Suspension
RST CT-COM 1
Fork Material
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Nexus Twist Shift
Twist-shift
Crankset
—
Aluminum 3-piece
Bottom Bracket
—
Loose ball, one-piece spindle
Rear Cogs
8-speed internal
8-speed internal
Chain
—
1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Alloy Cage
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Linear-pull front/Linear Pull rear brakes, Shimano Nexus levers
Aluminum linear-pull front/Coaster rear brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Integrated
1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar
Cruiser
Steel
Stem
—
Aluminum, adjustable
Saddle
Electra Ergonomical Townie
Electra padded
Seatpost
—
Steel Pillar
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed
Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed
Rims
—
Aluminum
Spokes
—
Straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Semi-slick Street
26 x 1.95" blackwall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.