The Straight 8 is straight money. One of our most popular Attitude Cruiser bikes, it comes blacked out with red spokes, a checkerboard rim on the rear tire and custom 8-ball valve caps. Complete with a hydroformed aluminum frame, Flat Foot Technology® and Fatti-O tires, the Straight 8 provides a relaxed, comfortable ride that feels as cool as it looks.
It's right for you if...You like an understated kind of cool. Understated like a pipe wrench. You appreciate quality design and want a cruiser that is more than a piece of art, but a nice ride as well.
The tech you getThe Straight 8 8i features a hydroformed aluminum tank. It is equipped with a Shimano internal 8-speed rear hub with coaster brake and mechanical disc front brake. It rolls on 24" x 3" Fatti-O tires that are equipped with super sweet eight ball valve caps.
The final wordAt first glance the Straight 8 may look like a standard cruiser. Take a closer look. You'll notice the details and start to understand how much time and attention goes into designing a bike that seems simple but evokes plenty of attitude. This bike answers the question, "What are you looking at?"
1-Iconic. Popular. Beloved. The Straight 8 has stood the test of time as one Electra's best-selling Attitude Cruisers.
2-The hydroformed frame looks tough, has elegant lines and provides the comfort of Flat Foot Technology®.
3-Red spokes provide a pop of color and surprise to this subtle stunner.
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Flat Foot Technology® has been awarded not one, but two patents. Yeah, kind of a big deal. You really need to ride an Electra to feel it, but the overall benefit is comfort and control. It provides an upright, relaxed seating position with proper leg extension that allows you to plant your feet flat on the ground whenever you want or need to.