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2010 Electra Townie Original 8i

Velopedia Archive ID 20885

Overview

Model year2010
BrandElectra
ModelTownie Original 8i
Bicycle typeComfort/commuter
Archive ID20885
ColorsCharcoal Metallic
SizesOne size fits all

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061-T6 alloy
ForkSR Suntour XCT, 63mm travel
Fork materialSingle
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCommuter Mix
ShiftersShimano Revo
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetForged Alloy, 170mm, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm
CassetteShimano Nexus
Rear cogs3-speed, 20 teeth
ChainKMC Rustproof, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsAlloy Platform w/non-slip rubber tread

Brakes

BrakesCold-Forged Alloy Linear Pull brakes, Alloy 4-finger levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" integrated Alloy threaded
HandlebarAlloy custom bend, 25.5" x 5"
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAdjustable Forged Alloy 25.4mm Quill
SaddleErgonomic w/Soft Lycra
SeatpostButted alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Alloy low flange, Rear: Shimano Nexus 8 speed Internal
RimsDouble-Wall Alloy, 32-hole/36-hole
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass
Front tire26 x 2.0" Semi-slick
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.