Comfortable, good handling and great fun - a pleasure to ride
Before Electra was bought by Trek they made some really cool bikes and the Straight 8 was one of them.
This one has been significantly modified and has been remodelled a few times. It has seen duty as the original beach cruiser, a Dragster-style with Banana saddle and sissy bar, to the current incarnation as a sports cruiser/ripper.
Current Mods include:
- Boxkars Shifter
- Extended triple tree forks
- Disc brake front end
- MTB flat bars and stem
- Brooks Saddle
- Classic Cycle pedals
- Upgraded crank set
- Thick Brick White-walls
- Lighting and numerous Kustom touches
The Brooks sprung saddle is one of the most comfortable available. When coupled with Electra's flat-foot frame technology and its 24x3" wheels, it makes for a bike that throws around very nicely, it really handles confidently and is an absolute joy to be aboard.
It looks great too, and draws many compliments from passers-by.
