With a seat and pedals positioned specifically for easy riding, the Electra Townie 21D Step-Through Women's Bike lets you cruise down the road in total comfort.
Wheel Size
26 inches
Number of Gears
21 gear(s)
- Flat Foot Technology™ places the rider upright for comfortable, heads-up positioning; geometry allows a rider to place both feet on the ground at a stop
- Step-through frame makes mounting and dismounting quick and easy
- Shimano front and rear derailleurs are operated by Revo twist shifters to provide smooth shifting through all 21 speeds; geared for hills as well as flats
- Ergonomic saddle offer bump-smoothing comfort for all-day riding
- Linear-pull brakes control both wheels, providing smooth, responsive deceleration
- Semi-slick tires ensure a smooth and stable ride over a variety of road or gravel surfaces
- Convenient platform pedals can be used with most casual shoes
- One size fits most
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | 6061 aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Steel |
| Crankset | SR Suntour forged alloy, 48/38/28 |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| Shifters | Shimano Revo twist |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano C051 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano, 14-34, 7-speed |
| Number of Gears | 21 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Linear-pull |
| Brake Levers | Alloy |
| Rims | Electra alloy |
| Front Hub | Alloy, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 26 inches |
| Tires | Semislick street, 26 x 2.0 |
| Tire Width | 2.0 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Moustache Bar |
| Handlebar | Townie alloy |
| Stem | Alloy |
| Seat Post | Alloy pillar |
| Saddle | Ergonomic with shock-absorbing elastomers |
| Pedals | Resin platform |
| Headset | Steel |
| Chain | Taya Octo |
| Weight | 35 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Women's |
Electra Bikes
| One Size | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 6'1" |
| Reach | 38.7 |
| Stack | 54.9 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 44.4 |
| Standover Height | 55.1 |
| Head Tube Length | 15.1 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 67.0 |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.