Bike Forums - View Single Post - Anyone have an Electra Ticino? Any model? Curious about mid and high end.

11-24-15 | 03:21 PM

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djkenny

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From: Portland OR

Bikes: Bakfiets, 1999 GT Nomad Hybrid, early 70's Schwinn Cruiser 5, Bridgestone MB-3, Trek 520 Disc, Electra Ticino 8D, Ochsner blue Road Bike

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Originally Posted by PatrickGSR94

The 8-speed bike seems ridiculously overpriced to have only a Claris rear derailer on it. And cantilever brakes, never been a fan of those. This ain't no 'cross bike! I also wonder why they chose to use bar-end style brake levers. It all seems a bit odd for the price nearly $1000.

I also don't understand the $830 price premium (nearly DOUBLE the price!!!) for the 20sp bike over the 8sp version. The drivetrain difference are a couple hundred dollars maybe, and then different tires, hubs and a rear rack. Way too much IMHO.

I was curious about the price difference. Those hubs are $300 retail. I think that is the bulk of it. Well.. I saw different numbers for the type of steel on the front fork.

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