Electra Townie 7D EQ Step-Over 2024
2024 Urban
Estimate price |
729$
Weight | 15.9 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 aluminum w/patented Flat Foot Technology®
Suspension Fork
Hi-ten steel unicrown, straight/tapered leg
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TX-35 7-speed
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
Shimano Revo 7-speed twist w/optical gear display
Cassette
7-speed 14-34t
Crank
Forged alloy 170mm w/steel 44t chainring w/double chainguards
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge 68mm/118mm
Chain
KMC Z7 nickel plated
Pedals
Resin platform w/non-slip tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Nexus Dynamo, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy low flange 32h w/QR
Rims
Painted or anodized double-wall alloy 26"×32h w/machined sidewalls (select models)
Tires
Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite 26x2.00" w/reflective stripe
Brakes
Brakes
Front/rear: cold-forged alloy linear-pull
Cockpit
Stem
Forged alloy 25.4mm quill, 80mm extension
Handlebar
Alloy custom bend 25.9" width/4" rise
Grips
Electra hand-stitched
Headset
1 1/8" steel threaded/semi-integrated
Seat
Saddle
Ergonomic w/shock-absorbing elastomers
Seatpost
Alloy 27.2x400mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Townie 7D EQ Step-Over is an Electra Townie model. 56 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Electra Townie bikes models from 2024, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Electra Townie Original 7D Step-Thru 2024 is the cheapest bike model and costs 445$. Electra Townie Path 9D Step-Thru 2024 is the most expensive one and costs 779$.
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.
Comfort bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Comfort bike you should know that the average price is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 729$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Townie 7D EQ Step-Over price is 102.5% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 14.88 kg (32.8 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Electra Townie 7D EQ Step-Over it’s weighing 15.9 kg (35.05 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 6.85% lower than this one.
Townie 7D EQ Step-Over components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Townie 7D EQ Step-Over are the 26″ aluminum type. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, you will need increased suspension than in the case of 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Townie 7D EQ Step-Over comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.