Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Electra
2012 Electra Townie Balloon 3i
Value Guide market data · 2012 Electra Townie Balloon 3i
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
19%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2012 Electra Townie Balloon 3i
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Townie model years
2024$725 - $842▼ 13% vs. 2012
2023$725 - $842▼ 13% vs. 2012
2022$725 - $842▼ 13% vs. 2012
2021$865 - $1,004▲ 3% vs. 2012
2020$744 - $864▼ 11% vs. 2012
2019$846 - $983▲ 1% vs. 2012
2018$870 - $1,010▲ 4% vs. 2012
2017$846 - $983▲ 1% vs. 2012
2016$1,023 - $1,188▲ 22% vs. 2012
2015$1,023 - $1,188▲ 22% vs. 20122014$930 - $1,080▲ 11% vs. 20122013$930 - $1,080▲ 11% vs. 2012
2012$837 - $972Currently viewing
2011$1,256 - $1,458▲ 50% vs. 2012
2010$1,209 - $1,404▲ 44% vs. 20122009$1,209 - $1,404▲ 44% vs. 2012
2008$791 - $918▼ 6% vs. 2012
2007$725 - $842▼ 13% vs. 2012
2004$437 - $508▼ 48% vs. 20122012 Townie Balloon 3i lineup
Overview
About this bike
2012 Electra Townie Balloon 3i value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Tubing Material
- Electra 6061-aluminum
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2012 Electra Townie Balloon 3i
- Cassette
- Shimano 20T
- Chain
- Aluminum
- Shifters
- Shimano Revo twist
Brakes
- Brakes
- Front: Linear pull; Rear: Shimano Nexus coaster
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Aluminum riser
- Stem
- Aluminum
- Saddle
- Ergonomic w/Soft Lycra insert and elastomers
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum; Rear: Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless-steel, 14g
- Tires
- Schwalbe Fat Frank w/Kevlar puncture resistance, 26 x 2.35
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.