Originally Posted by flipped4bikes
OK, I know I've hijacked the thread enough, but what makes the the Uptown a better value than the Townie? It looks like they both have similar spec. Is it the frame, and a better value at $300 more?
Does the Electra have the Premium hub or the standard? I'm guessing based on the price point it is the standard.
Still the Electra looks to be a nice lower priced alternative to the Uptown. I think the two bikes are different enough in wheel size, riding position and included components that they are not equivalent bikes but different solutions for similar riding.
Craig