Electra  Loft 7D Step-Thru Bike

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Featuring minimalist design but built to handle the rigors of the streets, this Electra Loft 7D Step-Thru bike is the perfect lightweight commuter, inspired by the European bike scene.

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Features

  • Lightweight aluminum frame features a steeply angled top tube for easy mounts and dismounts; relaxed geometry ensures a comfortable upright riding position
  • Simple 7-speed setup offers a good range of gears for getting around town
  • Painted fenders protect against road spray
  • Tires are slightly wider than traditional road tires for added stability
  • NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability

Imported.

This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
More about our free adjustments:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Recreational Cycling

Frame

6061-T6 aluminum

Step-Through

Yes

Bike Suspension

No Suspension

Fork

High-tensile steel uni-crown

Crankset

Forged alloy, 170 mm with 44t, alloy chainguard

Bottom Bracket

Sealed cartridge 68 mm/116 mm

Shifters

Shimano Revo 7 speed twist

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney TX 7-speed

Rear Cogs

Shimano 14-34T

Number of Gears

7

Brake Type

Rim

Brakes

Alloy dual-pivot brakes w/adjustable-reach alloy 4-finger levers

Brake Levers

Alloy dual-pivot brakes w/adjustable-reach alloy 4-finger levers

Rims

Alloy double-wall w/machined sidewalls, 32h

Front Hub

Alloy, 32H, nutted

Rear Hub

Alloy, 32H, nutted

Wheel Size

700c

Tires

Mixed tread 700x35C

Tire Width

35 millimeters

Handlebar Shape

Riser Bar

Handlebar

Alloy custom bend 30mm rise

Stem

Steel 25.4 mm quill

Seat Post

Alloy micro-adjust 27.2x300mm

Saddle

Retro leatherette, dual spring

Pedals

Alloy w/non-slip tread

Headset

1" steel threaded

Chain

KMC Z7 nickel plated

Weight

30 lbs. 8 oz.

Bike Weight

Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.

Gender

Unisex

Size Chart

Electra Bikes (148222)
SM
Height Range5'0" - 5'8"5'6" - 6'3"
Reach36.236.2
Stack57.657.6
Seat Tube Center-Top44.152.4
Standover Height54.753.1
Head Tube Length14.514.5
Head Tube Angle (degrees)72.072.0
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)71.071.0
Wheelbase108.1108.1

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.

How we measure bikes

  1. Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
  2. Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
  3. Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
  4. Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
  5. Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
  6. Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
  7. Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
  8. Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
  9. Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
  10. Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
  11. Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
  12. Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.

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