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Roll across town with the control and power of this step-through Electra Townie electric bike. Its 3 levels of pedal-assist support take you up to 20 mph. The battery offers up to 40 miles of range.
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Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Hyena 250Wh In-tube, only removable by a bike tech |
Motor Type | Geared Hub |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 40 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 250 watt hours |
Battery Removable | No |
Charge Time (hrs) | 2-4 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 16-40 miles |
Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum with patented Flat Foot Technology |
Step-Through | Yes |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Fork | Hi-ten steel |
Crankset | Forged alloy, 44T, chainguard, 170 mm length |
Bottom Bracket | Torque sensor, threaded, 122.5 mm spindle |
Shifters | Shimano Tourney Revo 7-speed twist with optical gear display |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY300 |
Rear Cogs | 7-speed freewheel 14-34t |
Number of Gears | 7 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
Brakes | Mechanical disc, 180 mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Alloy, 3-finger |
Rims | Alloy double wall, 36h |
Front Hub | Alloy low-flange with 6-bolt disc, 36h, with QR |
Rear Hub | Hyena hub drive motor, 250W |
Wheel Size | 26 inches |
Tires | Electra Balloon Cruiser Tire |
Tire Width | 2.35 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Alloy custom bend 25.9 in. width, 4 in. rise |
Stem | Forged alloy 25.4 mm quill, 80 mm extension |
Seat Post | Alloy 27.2 x 400 mm |
Saddle | Ergonomic with shock-absorbing elastomers |
Pedals | Resin platform with nonslip tread |
Headset | 1-1/8 in. steel threaded/semi-integrated |
Chain | KMC Z7, 7 speed |
Weight | 46 pounds |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
One Size | |
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Height Range | 5'2" - 6'1" |
Reach | 38.7 |
Stack | 54.9 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 44.4 |
Standover Height | 55.1 |
Head Tube Length | 15.1 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
Wheelbase | 117.3 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.