Electra Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
3,722$
Weight | 26 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Nexus, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Bosch 250W 63Nm mid-drive -
Battery Bosch PowerPack 500 includes 4 AMP charger -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061-T6 aluminium w/patented Flat Foot Technology®
Suspension Fork
Hi-ten steel unicrown, straight/tapered leg
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano Nexus 5-speed twist w/optical display
Cassette
Shimano 30t
Crank
Forged alloy 170 mm, Bosch type, 38t FSA chainring
Bottom Bracket
Bosch, press-fit
Chain
KMC Z1EHX EPT
Pedals
Alloy platform w/non-slip rubber tread
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy low-flange w/CentreLock disc brake 36h
Rear Hub
Shimano Nexus inter-5E 5-speed internal w/CentreLock disc brake, 36h
Rims
Alloy double walled 700x36h
Tires
Schwalbe Fat Frank 700×50c balloon w/puncture-resistant Kevlar® guard casing
Brakes
Brakes
Front/rear: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Cockpit
Stem
Forged alloy 25.4 mm quill, 80 mm extension
Handlebar
Electra Commute alloy custom bend
Grips
Ergo-shaped hand-stitched leatherette
Seat
Saddle
Ergonomic w/shock-absorbing elastomers
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust 350 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Line, 250 watts
Battery
Bosch PowerPack 500 includes 4 AMP charger
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru is an Electra E Townie model. 65 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Electra E Townie e-bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Electra Townie Go! 7D Step-Thru 2022 has a starting price of 1749$. Electra Townie Path Go! 5i Step-Thru 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 4087$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Comfort e-bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort e-bike that is reliable is 1957$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3397$. Comparing the average cost of a Comfort e-bike to this one, you will see that Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru price is 73.58% higher.
Comfort e-bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Comfort e-bike, we get 24.38 kg (53.75 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru weighs 26 kg (57.32 lbs) and is a bit heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 6.64% heavier than the average weight of Comfort e-bikes.
Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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 Townie Commute Go! 5i EQ Step-Thru is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.