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Electra Townie 3i Bike

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Designed for stability, ease of use and laid-back style, the Electra Townie® 3 is a great bike for the novice rider looking for a fun cruiser.

Flat Foot Technology™ combines a slightly rearward riding position with a chainset mounted forward of the seatpost
Result is low center of gravity and full leg extension, which combine to increase comfort and pedaling torque compared to many comfort-category bikes
Also, low center of gravity lets riders sit on the bike with their feet flat on the ground, providing unsure riders stability during starts and stops
Shimano Nexus internal 3-speed rear hub provides smooth, intuitive shifting; great for light riding around town and the RV park or along the promenade
Ergonomic, shock-absorbing Townie saddle softens the affect of bumps in the road
Adjustable seat post and handlebar stem let you dial in the fit for nothing but comfort (with so much adjustability, one size fits most people)
Total convenience: Platform pedals require no special shoes, and the full-length chainguard keeps dirt and oil off the legs of your pedal pushers
Semi-slick 26x1.9 tires provide a smooth and stable ride over a variety of riding surfaces
Front linear-pull hand brakes provide controlled deceleration

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Electra Townie 3i Bike Customer Reviews

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Electra Townie 3i Bike

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive (3)
Handles well (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Dec

2009

3.0

Nexus Inter-3 Issues?

By frocha

from San Antonio, TX

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Poor Components

Best Uses

Casual Biking
Casual riding

Comments about Electra Townie 3i Bike:

Just picked up my new Townie 3i and the brakes made a horrible noise. Took it back within the hour. The shop thought maybe the brakes were just new. But I have a Trek with the same Nexus Inter-3 that makes the same horrible noise. (never got around to taking it in.) Went to the shop that sold me the Trek several years ago. They say the Inter-3 is not well constructed. Claim they see a lot of this problem and it cannot be fixed. The hub must be replaced. Called the shop that sold me the Townie to give them a heads up. If they can't replace the hub, I want my money back. But I have to say, the bike looks and handles great!

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Oct

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Bike and well designed.

By TN Vols

from Murfreesboro, TN

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking
Road Biking

Comments about Electra Townie 3i Bike:

Bought this bike for my wife since she gripes about her the comfort of my mountain bikes. This bike was the ticket for her and for the price I couldn't have asked for a better bike. I would recommend this bike for those that want to get out but don't want to go all out and for someone that finds it difficult and uncomfortable to ride a road or mountain bike.

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Sep

2008

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Bike

By silvertondad

from St. Louis

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Electra Townie 3i Bike:

I finally found a bike that my wife enjoys riding,This bike is great bike for the novice riding on paved trails, I recommend this bike for people who want to start cycling for exercise, Its a lightweight,easy to use and fun bike to ride

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