Electra Loft 7D Ladies’ 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Acera, Shimano
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 1 × 7
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Electra Loft 6061-T6 aluminum
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel uni-crown
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 7 speed twist
Cassette
Shimano 7 speed 14-34T
Crank
Forged alloy 170mm, alloy 46T chainring & guard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51 nickel plated
Pedals
Alloy w/non-slip tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32H, nutted
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32H, nutted
Rims
Alloy double-wall w/machined sidewalls, 32h
Tires
Mixed tread 700x35C
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy dual-pivot brakes w/adjustable-reach alloy 4-finger levers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy, 25.4 quill
Handlebar
Electra custom bend alloy low-rise
Grips
Hand-stitched leatherette
Seat
Saddle
Retro leatherette, dual spring
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust 27.2x300mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Loft 7D Ladies’ belongs to the Electra Loft model. 39 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2023, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Electra Loft 7D Ladies’ 2023 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 530$. Electra Loft 7i Step-Over 2023 on the other hand costs 749$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Commuter bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter bike is 762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Commuter bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 530$. If we compare this with the average Commuter bike cost we notice that the price is 43.77% smaller.
Average weight for Commuter bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter bike is 13.77 kg (30.36 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
slightly heavier than average, Loft 7D Ladies’ has a weight of 13.83 kg (30.49 lbs). In other words, this model is 0.44% heavier than the average Commuter bike.
Loft 7D Ladies’ components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Loft 7D Ladies’ model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Electra Loft 7D Ladies’ is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
