Electra Townie Commute 8D EQ 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
799$
Weight | 17.69 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Acera -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 aluminum
Suspension Fork
High-tensile steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney 8-speed
Shift Levers
Shimano Acera Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
SRAM 8 speed 11-32t
Crank
Electra Custom alloy 3-piece 170mm, steel 44t chainring with single guard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge 68/118
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Alloy with nonslip tread
Wheels
Rear Hub
Alloy low-flange 32h with QR
Rims
Electra alloy painted, machined sidewall 32h
Tires
Schwalbe Fat Frank 700c x 2.0 in.
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy linear-pull brakes Rim Brake
Brake Levers
Adjustable-reach alloy levers
Cockpit
Stem
Forged alloy 25.4mm quill, 80mm extension
Handlebar
Electra custom bend alloy low-rise
Headset
1-1/8 in. steel threaded, semi-integrated
Seat
Saddle
Ergonomic with shock-absorbing elastomers
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust 27.2x400mm
Model Overview
Townie Commute 8D EQ completes the Electra Townie model. There are 56 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Electra Townie bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Electra Townie 7D 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 529$. Electra Townie Commute 8D EQ 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 799$.
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 to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, you could also get a good Comfort bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Electra released this model in 2020, its price was 799$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Townie Commute 8D EQ price is 121.94% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
much heavier than average, Townie Commute 8D EQ has a weight of 17.69 kg (39 lbs). In conclusion, the average Comfort bike weighs 17.07% less than Townie Commute 8D EQ.
Townie Commute 8D EQ 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 size
The wheels on Townie Commute 8D EQ are the 700c aluminum type. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Townie Commute 8D EQ comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.