Electra Bicycle Company Rat Fink 3 Int

Price Paid:  $100.00 at Private seller

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Electra Rat Fink

Bike Setup:
standard

Summary:
WOW I am generally a 80's BMX lover having owned a 83 Raliegh super burner & still owning a 82 Custom Pink and gold Ultra Burner & a 84 Chromo burner with orignal super tuff II mags. But have always loved the look of the cruiser/chopper style bikes but the prices have always been crazy in the uk unless you want a cheap copy. stumbling across my Rat Fink was a dream come true couldn't pick it up in a car so rode it about 10miles home and boy I thought 3 speed was going to be slow/slow& slow, Far from it this baby makes my other bikes look like kids toys in speed beauty and comfort. I have never had a pedal back brake before but after the first couple of mins its easy to get the hang of and is actually easier to use and better at braking then my other bikes! the design is perfect I love ed roths designs and this bike is simply the thing of dreams for anyone who loves bikes old or young. i highly recommend it!

Strengths:
beautiful design comfortable and has the ability to make you smile everyday what more could you ask for?

Weaknesses:
echoing other comment prob more accesories and customisation options

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $560.00 at bike shop around the

Model Year:
2003

Favorite Ride:
electra rat fink

Bike Setup:
large bike. i'm 5'9 and it fits me to a 't'.

Summary:
I've had my 04 rat fink for almost four years now and i love it. My father boaght it for me for christmas in 04. i felt very lucky to stumbled across them before the color sceam chaged for the 05's. i don't get to ride it every day, but i have found times to ride it. it is a lil heavy, but i love it enof to tug it up the stiars. and it will fit in a bike rack, you just have to be creative. the quality is the best you could buy. i found that out the other day. i was riding home from work and got hit by a car. the bike is damiged but not ruined. it will be hard to find parts for it now though. but the best part...thanks to the low seat position and the large open design of the bike i was not seriously hurt. and the unicue size and shape of my bike helped me find the person how hit me. i now plan to fix my rat fink and also get another electra bike.

Strengths:
Quality! comfort! attion to detail! buitful bike!

Weaknesses:
gotta find parts...

Similar Products Used:
none.

Price Paid:  $700.00 at Bikeshop

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
electra ghostrider

Bike Setup:
As set out above...chopper style aluminum frame, mild ape hangers, 3sp nexus, way cool fat tires.

Summary:
This is a fantastic bike. I echo all the comments made about comfort, ride quality, looks. I own a Ferrari and no kidding this thing gets more comments than the car. You'll feel just like you did when you were a kid with your first bike. I'm going to give it the best rating simply because there isn't anything else available as a mass market product that has the same quality, looks, features...period. I sometimes wonder what kind of clowns these big bike companies have in thier R&D departments because they're missing the boat here.

Strengths:
Build quality seems excellent. Time will tell of course. Finish detail is superb. Also it is very lightweight for it's size.

Weaknesses:
I would like to see the bike offered with a Nexus 7 or 8 speed option. Also there should be a suspension seat post as standard equipment. I added one and it really becomes cushy. I'd also like to see more dedicated accessories available such as matching front fender, rear rack, front basket etc. all matching the paint scheme. This line of bikes is a terrific base but I don't think they've even scratched the surface with accessories or customization options yet.

Similar Products Used:
I started with a Ghostrider and I have to admit that is my favorite ride but the Rat Fink is a very close second.

Price Paid:  $250.00 at private party

Favorite Ride:
Rat Fink by Electra

Summary:
After balking at the $600 price tag at local bike shops, I finally found a barely used Rat Fink for $250. What a score! Plenty quick with the Nexus 3 speed hub in case you race your buddies to the pub, super sweet paint work and details, and the most comfy bike I've ever owned.

Strengths:
Looks, comfort, uper quiet and easy shifting.

Weaknesses:
At $250? Are you kidding???

Price Paid:  $700.00 at Jayz Cycles,England

Model Year:
2004

Favorite Ride:
Electra Rat Fink

Bike Setup:
bike came with 70's style retro runner front tyre to which i have changed to a white wall tyre to match the rear.two chrome bullet head lamps added to give that "motorbike"look.

Summary:
I am a proud owner of this amazing bike,and ive customized it in various ways from head lamps,pedals and even down to the dust caps of which are chrome skulls.although this bike is fun and easy to accessorise it must be said that its to be taken kinda seriously due to the whopping price tag of £450.00,But what you get for your money is a stroke of "engineering genius" this bike will look after you if you look after it!! it handles superbly and after years growing up on "mountain Bikes" is far more comfortable,due to the upright seating position and perfectly set handlebars.As mentioned in other reviews the paintwork is outstanding and almost looks like the white and electric blue flames have been hand painted on to its "curvy" frame,also the back mud guard covers the back wheel slightly giving the bike a touch of class! This bike is not built for speed but for comfort and style.i cant race my friends but on a bike like this you dont need to..just take your time.overall an amazing bike and a pleasure to ride hats off to Electra for producing such a head turner,a conversation starter and an alltime keepsake.

Strengths:
Where do i start?!! the Rat Fink is all you need for QUALITY!,COMFORT & STLYE.the paintwork is something special,the gear system is flawless,the whelding is neat and even.and the saddle and riding position is remarkably comfortable.attention to detail is amazing.

Weaknesses:
Lots of chrome to keep maintained.

Similar Products Used:
None...this is the only bike for me!