Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 20868
| Model year | 2010 |
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| Brand | Electra |
| Model | Townie Balloon 8d |
| Bicycle type | Comfort/commuter |
| Archive ID | 20868 |
| Colors | Navy, Matte Black |
| Sizes | One size fits all |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061-T6 alloy |
| Fork material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Commuter Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Acera Rapidfire |
| Front derailleur | N/A |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset | Forged Alloy, 170mm, 44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm |
| Cassette | SRAM |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z72 Rustproof, 1/2 x 1/8" |
| Pedals | Alloy Platform w/non-slip rubber tread |
| Brakes | Cold-Forged Alloy Linear Pull brakes, Alloy 4 Finger levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated steel threaded |
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| Handlebar | Alloy custom bend, 25.5" x 5" |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Adjustable Forged Alloy 25.4mm Quill |
| Saddle | Ergonomic w/Soft Lycra |
| Seatpost | Alloy, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Alloy low flange, Rear: Alloy Low flange w/QR |
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| Rims | Painted Alloy w/Machined Sidewalls, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm) |
| Spoke nipples | Brass |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.35 Schwalbe Fat Frank |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.