Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Electra
2009 Electra Townie Balloon 8
Previous used estimate
$249 - $256
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
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Overview
About this bike
Every ride is a great ride on Electra's Townie Balloon 8! It boasts fat 2.35-inch-wide tires for an ultra-smooth ride, and Electra's laid-back aluminum frame with their Flat Foot Technology, which means you're super comfortable and can always get your feet on the ground easily. You'll also love the plush saddle, high handlebars, easy-pedaling 8-speed drivetrain and confidence-inspiring brakes.
Specifications
- Category
- Hybrid
- Component Hubs
- Front: aluminum; Rear: Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal
- Product Family
- Townie
- Component Chain
- Aluminum
- Component Tires
- Schwalbe Fat Frank w/Kevlar puncture resistance, 26 x 2.35"
- Component Pedals
- Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber
- Component Saddle
- Ergonomic w/Lycra
- Component Brakeset
- Shimano Nexus Roller
- Component Cassette
- Shimano 20T
- Component Handlebar
- Aluminum riser
- Component Spoke Brand
- 14g stainless-steel
- Component Shift Levers
- Shimano Revo twist
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 aluminum
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 aluminum
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum; Rear: Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal
- Tires
- Schwalbe Fat Frank w/Kevlar puncture resistance, 26 x 2.35"
- Spoke Brand
- 14g stainless-steel
- Brakeset
- Shimano Nexus Roller
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Revo twist
- Pedals
- Aluminum platform w/non-slip rubber
- Chain
- Aluminum
- Saddle
- Ergonomic w/Lycra
- Handlebar
- Aluminum riser
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Cassette
- Shimano 20T
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.