Originally Posted by
coopman
Does the Townie have a shorter wheel base than the Cruiser 1? It looks like it to me. It's hard to find good specs on the Electra models.
It is difficult to find specs on Electra models . It took me awhile to find the weight of a steel framed Cruiser 1 and an Aluminum Original Lux1 . FYI 38 on the steel , 36 on the aluminum. Not enough difference for me to pay the extra $100+ .
And I’ve read the aluminum frames transmit bumps more than the steel . The steel frame absorbs them better .
I think the reason I like the Electra Cruiser frame is the distance between the head tube and the seat tube is longer than most bikes . I’m 5’11” but have a 28 1/2” inseam , short legs , long torso and long arms . Hard to fit .
If I get a long enough top tube , I feel like I’m perched up on a high wheel bike and my tip toes don’t touch . And my rear end hangs off the back of the saddle .
With my seat set to where it feels right peddling on my Electra , I can’t stand flat footed seated.
Edit : I searched and found , the Townie 47.5” wheelbase . Tall Steel Cruiser 1 48.7” wheelbase Fat tire Cruiser 51” wheelbase