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2010 Electra Amsterdam Original 3i

Original specifications: Commuter Mix drivetrain · 700c wheels.

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Archive #20859

Model year: 2010
Category: City & Commuter
Sizes: One Size
Colors: Black, Espresso Satin
In this record: 25 specifications

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2010 archived details

Published colors: Black, Espresso Satin
Frame: Dutch Hi-Ten Steel
Original equipment: Commuter Mix

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Original buildDutch Hi-Ten Steel · Commuter Mix · 700c wheels

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Published sizes

One Size

Published colors

BlackEspresso Satin

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Size	Color
One Size	Black
One Size	Espresso Satin

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Dutch Hi-Ten Steel
Fork Material	Steel, Lugged crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Commuter Mix
Shifters	Shimano Revo twist
Crankset	Forged Alloy, 170mm, 38 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Sealed cartridge, 116mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm
Cassette	Shimano
Rear Cogs	3-speed internal, 19 teeth
Chain	KMC, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Resin Platform w/non-slip tread

Brakes

Brakes	Caliper front/Shimano coaster rear brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" threaded steel
Handlebar	Steel Custom Bend, 3.5" rise x 23.5" width
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Alloy head Steel quill
Saddle	Retro Leatherette w/springs
Seatpost	Classic Steel Pillar, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Nexus HB-IM41, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear
Rims	Polished Double-Wall Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples	Brass
Front Tire	700 x 40c City
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

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Parts & serviceability

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Classic Steel Pillar

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Front tire: 700 x 40c City
Drivetrain: 3-speed
Seatpost diameter: 25.4 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Sealed cartridge, 116mm spindle · 68mm

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Steel, Lugged crown

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Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Commuter Mix · Shifters: Shimano Revo twist · Crankset: Forged Alloy, 170mm, 38 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge, 116mm spindle · Cassette: Shimano · Rear cogs: 3-speed internal, 19 teeth · Chain: KMC, 1/2 x 1/8"

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Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Caliper front/Shimano coaster rear brakes, Alloy 4 Finger reach adjust levers

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Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Polished Double-Wall Alloy, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Nexus HB-IM41, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear · Front tire: 700 x 40c City

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Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" threaded steel · Handlebar: Steel Custom Bend, 3.5" rise x 23.5" width · Stem: Alloy head Steel quill · Seatpost: Classic Steel Pillar, 25.4mm diameter · Saddle: Retro Leatherette w/springs · Pedals: Resin Platform w/non-slip tread

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2010 Electra Amsterdam Original 3i