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1996 Electra Deluxe 7
Original specifications: Shimano Nexus drivetrain · 26" wheels · 33 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #56421- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Cruiser
- Original MSRP
- $499.00
- Sizes
- 18.5", 20.5"
- Colors
- Dark blue, Red
- Weight
- 33 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 23 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Dark blue, Red
- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano Nexus
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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Nexus · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | CS-300 |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Nexus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20 |
| Crankset | Tracer, 42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Tien Hsin TH-M2 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed internal, 19 teeth |
| Chain | KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-Comp |
Brakes
| Brakes | Coaster brake/GC-1080 alloy brakes, GC-374 AD levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tien Hsin TH-3050 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | H-301 Beach Cruiser |
| Stem | Rito ML-80 alloy |
| Saddle | Electra Classic Two-Tone |
| Seatpost | Meng Jing, 25.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Electra heavy-duty alloy, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloons, whitewall |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 563 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1093 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.8 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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Gearing results
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| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloons
whitewall
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Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20
Meng Jing
25.4 mm diameter
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- Front tire
- 26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloons, whitewall
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.4 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Tien Hsin TH-M2 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: CS-300 · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Nexus · Shifters: Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20 · Crankset: Tracer, 42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tien Hsin TH-M2 · Rear cogs: 7-speed internal, 19 teeth · Chain: KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Coaster brake/GC-1080 alloy brakes, GC-374 AD levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Electra heavy-duty alloy, 36-hole · Front tire: 26 x 2.125" Electra Strat-O-Balloons, whitewall
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Tien Hsin TH-3050 · Handlebar: H-301 Beach Cruiser · Stem: Rito ML-80 alloy · Seatpost: Meng Jing, 25.4 mm diameter · Saddle: Electra Classic Two-Tone · Pedals: Victor VP-Comp
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