Electra made its name with cruisers that combined an old-school aesthetic with a modern execution and creative geometry. Now, with the Townie Go!, Electra has electrified its smooth-rolling machines.
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The Townie Go! 8i comes in a variety of women’s (shown) and men’s styles, but all feature the proven Bosch Performance 250w mid-frame motor and Shimano’s tried-and-true Nexus 8-speed internal hub.
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The Bosch Performance motor provides extra oomph once you start pedaling, and you can control the amount of assistance on the fly
What does all this mean? It means you have a cruiser that can really cruise, as Bosch’s pedal-assist system kicks in within a quarter turn of the cranks, and can be adjusted on the fly between one of four assist settings.
Shimano’s Nexus drivetrain lets you switch gears with a twist shifter on the right hand grip, and the internal drivetrain keeps the lines clean (as compared with a derailleur system's hanging chain and two pulleys).
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