Electra Townie Balloon 8i

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Electra Townie Balloon 8i

2016

$1,099.99

Every ride is a great ride on Electra’s Townie Balloon 8i! It boasts fat 2.35-inch-wide tires for smooth, easy cruising and Electra’s step-through aluminum frame with their Flat Foot Technology, which means you’re super comfortable and can always reach the ground. You’ll also love the slick Shimano Nexus 8-speed drivetrain that lets you cruise over the hills. It’s low maintenance, silent, simple to use and you can even shift while you’re stopped. Other highlights include the plush seat, upright handlebars and confidence-inspiring Shimano roller brakes that stop you quickly and safely in the wet and dry.

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    Specification Description Frame Electra 6061-aluminum Fork High-tensile steel Rims/Wheels Aluminum Hubs Front: Shimano Nexus; Rear: Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal Spokes Stainless-steel, 14g Tires Schwalbe Fat Frank w/Kevlar puncture resistance, 26 x 2.35 Crankset Aluminum Chainrings 44T Rear Cogs Shimano 20T Shifters Shimano Nexus twist Handlebars Aluminum riser Tape/Grips Leatherette, ergo Stem Aluminum Brake Levers Shimano Nexus Brakes Shimano Nexus roller Pedals Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber Saddle Ergonomic w/Lycra Seatpost Aluminum micro-adjust Accessories & Extras Kickstand

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    Barcode Manufacturer’s Part Number Store SKU 00846635000950 185014 ELE31455220Y

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    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    Pros

    • Silent easy shifting
    • Upright riding position
    • Maintenance free gearing
    • Comfortable
    • Disc Brakes

    Cons

    • Seat rails are too short

    Best Uses

    • Recreational Riding
    • Leisurely Rides

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    Pros

    • Disc Brakes
    • Silent easy shifting
    • Comfortable
    • Maintenance free gearing
    • Upright riding position

    Cons

    • Seat rails are too short

    Best Uses

    • Recreational Riding
    • Leisurely Rides

    Comments:

    I have been riding seriously for about 25 years. I’ve had custom made triathlon bikes and several Cannondale Mountain Bikes. A few years ago I started having back problems which led to two major operations, the last being a three level fusion in the lumbar region. I had quit riding because I could not deal with the pain associated with bending forward on my bikes. My wife wanted a new bike that had a cruiser style riding position. After some internet research, I found Electra Bikes and bought her the Townie Balloon 3. I tried it and found I could ride in the upright position this bike is designed with. So I bought myself the 8 speed and have been riding it for over two years now. The upright position, combined with the Balloon tires make this the perfect bike for riders suffering with low back pain.

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