We have read all expert and user reviews on the Electra Townie Original 7D. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Oct 03, 2020 by Owen Jesse.

17 reasons to buy

The Townie 7D offers a relaxed yet upright riding position.
On-roads, riders said the Townie 7D rode smoothly.
The Townie 7D handled light trails and gentle off-road paths with ease.
Townies comfortably accommodated riders from 4’11 to 6’0”.
The stability delivered by “flat foot technology” reassured older riders.
Riders with injuries and certain conditions found the Townie 7D forgiving.
Long rides were comfortable on Electra’s ergonomic, elastomer-equipped saddle.
Shifting with the Shimano Revo gripshift was “like butter”.
An expert reported that V-brakes were powerful on descents.
A bike mechanic pointed out the high quality of welding on this frame.
The Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain was approved by a bike mechanic.
After years of use, riders found the Townie 7D durable and resilient.
Vintage styling and vivid color choices were appealing to buyers.
A rear rack and baby seat are easily attached to the Townie 7D.
The Townie 7D is provisioned with rack and fender mounts.
The Megarange cassette sports a 34 tooth cog for steep, seated climbs.
One expert reviewer said the Townie 7D was stable on descents.

3 reasons not to buy

This cruiser’s relaxed geometry makes it almost impossible to stand while climbing.
An expert said this bike was about a foot longer than a standard town bike.
On a test-ride, a reviewer found that the Townie’s chain came off too often.

Bottom line

Owners reported that the Townie 7D was a fun, relaxed ride. Electra’s ‘Flat Foot Technology’ allows full leg extension along with the ability to place both feet on the ground, while seated. But this comes at the expense of the bike’s size and results in a longer frame. Owners depicted it as low maintenance and “trouble free” for a geared bike. An expert said the Townie wasn’t excessively heavy, as many cruisers tend to be. The Townie comes across as a great bike for those who choose to cruise. It was also popular with injured riders, cyclists with certain conditions, older riders and those returning to a fitness regimen. As one owner said, “I am old and fat, but this bike makes riding easy.”

Expert Reviews

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Road.cc

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Electra Townie 7D

Level 5 expert

This is a bike aimed at people who aren’t going to do a huge amount of riding, and as such it’s fairly low maintenance… Climbing position and chain-shipping niggles aside, this is a fun bike to cruise around on. If you live somewhere with flattish topography and good road surfaces, you shouldn’t have any problems at all.

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GC Performance

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Electra Townie 7D Cruiser (Flat Foot Technology) The Best Cruiser?

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Very comfortable bike… you will be able to be sitting and have both feet on the ground. If you’re new to bike riding, you haven’t ridden a bike in a while, you’re older aged… this bike really does give you the opportunity to be on a nice bike… and you can put both feet down without falling.

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