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Electra Townie Euro 8i 700C Commuter Bike - 2008

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A little bit retro and a whole lot cool, the Electra Townie 8 takes commuting and casual riding to a new level of comfort, control and convenience.

Flat Foot Technology™ combines a slightly rearward riding position with a chainset mounted forward of the seatpost
The result is a low center of gravity, full leg extension and increased comfort—somewhat similar to the recumbent bike at your gym
Also, low center of gravity lets riders sit on the bike with their feet flat on the ground, providing stability on starts and stops
Comes with commuting accessories: halogen headlight, LED rear light, alloy rear rack with strap and matching fenders
Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed rear hub provides smooth, intuitive shifting controlled by easy-to-use Shimano Revo twist-grip shifters
Adjustable seatpost and handlebar stem let you dial in the fit for nothing but comfort; with so much adjustability, one size fits most people
Ergonomic saddle with elastomer bumpers offer a comfortable, shock-absorbing ride
Convenient platform pedals require no special shoes, and the full-length chainguard and aluminum fenders keep clothes free of dirt and oil
Semi-slick 700x38 tires ensure a smooth and stable ride over a variety of road or gravel surfaces
Shimano Nexave brakes with their four-finger levers provide controlled deceleration and tool-free cable tension adjustment

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Electra Townie Euro 8i 700C Commuter Bike - 2008 Customer Reviews

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Electra Townie 8 700C Commuter Bike - 2008

3.5

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Jun

2008

(23 of 23 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Bike

By Glasgolympia

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Great Components
Handles Well

Cons

Price

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Electra Townie 8 700C Commuter Bike - 2008:

This is a great bike for commuting, well-equipped with fenders, front and rear lights and rear rack. The internal 8 speed hub shifts beautifully and easily. The peddling position is a bit set back, so that instead of pushing straight down, one is pushing forward a bit, giving the rider better leverage. The gearing is good for hills, though not great. I commute 4 miles each way on my Townie and love it. The longest ride I've made to date is 50 miles, and, though it was a bit slower than other bikes I have, I was comfortable (no back pain!) due to the upright seating.

Aug

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Okay bike

By B.Miller

from Ann Arbor, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Handles Poorly
Poor Brakes

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Electra Townie 8 700C Commuter Bike - 2008:

I bought this bike thru the REI website without seeing it in person at the store (since they didn't have one is stock). It's a good bike with a couple of issues. First, this is a BIG bike. With the 700c tires you need to be pretty tall to handle it. I'm 6'2 and it fits me perfect. Second, the disk brakes are not what I expected. They take a long time to slow you down and that could be a problem if I ever need to make a quick stop. I took it into the REI bike shop and was told there wasn't much adjustment they could make on disk brakes. Lastly, the bike is not the silver that it appears in the photos. It almost looks crome color in the ads, but in person it's more of a grey color. It's a good commuter bike, with fenders and rear rack, and the seating position is comfortable. The 8 gears are fine for easy commuting as long as you don't have big hills. For the price I expected better, but as long as this is a low maintenance bike I'm happy with it, just not thrilled.

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