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I have the Link D7i. My girlfriend and I bought them last May (2016). We were going to go for the Link D8, and then almost at the last minute, the guy in the store mentioned "we have similar model you might like" and he brought out the Link D7i. I liked the built-in dynamo-powered headlight, but it was the internal gear hub that really sold us! I love the bike: it looks great, it's very sturdy and firm, and it rides great. It's my first folding bike, (in fact, it's the first bike I've had in many years). I would recommend the Tern Link D7i unreservedly to anyone. Now...when I can afford it...my ambition is to eventually get myself a Brompton!
I have a brompton and a tern link a7 . i like riding the tern link a7 more , brompton has a very low pedal clearance to ground and the controls are a bit harder , but when it comes to storage brompton wins , ride comfort is better with tern 20 wheels :)
Considering the Link D7i is now within $400 of the Brompton C model, is it worth saving the $400 and going with the D7i or should I go with the Brompton?
@@k_while9497 The D7i is a truly great bike. Although it weighs 32lbs. Its surprisingly fast. And super comfortable. I put Vee Speedsters 20X2 on mine. And they are awesome. The most amazing thing is in over two years. I've had to do zero maintainance work on the internal gears and drive train. Just amazing. But it's the ride that blows me away. It's like you are floating along. The Brompton is a great folder. But it's often dangerous to ride. Especially if you hit rough roads with potholes. The D7i handles all weather and terrain beautifully.
Nice review. Thanks for posting/sharing. I have a Link D8 that I purchased in 2013 and I love it. I added an e-kit in 2015 where the battery is on the back rack. Question - will those stems/handle bars in this video fit my 2013 Tern Link D8?
The best way to know what you like is taking it for a test ride! If you'd like to see a bike with almost the exact same folding size, you can see our recent Dahon Mariner video.
@@You-Toober Like a dream with the Vee Speedster 20X2 Tires I put on mine. Its surprisingly fast too for the weight. And you get used to it. Alot of people complain about the weight of folders like this. But they are often overweight themselves. When I got my D7i..i weighed 212lbs. And was struggling to get over 20mph on it and go over 12mph average speed. 4 months later the bike made me so fit. I'm weighing 185lbs. And I'm breezing over 20mph on it and averaging 14mph. And its so stable and comfortable. And I've never had to do hardly any maintainance on it. Apart from break pads. And Tires. Love this bike so much. I highly recommend it.
We're surprised to still see comments like this. Tern's frame recall was only on a select batch of bikes made in 2014, their frames are 100% safe and some of the best in the business. They've improved the design, that issue is a thing in the past.
5 lbs on the bike makes little difference. 25 YES. I rode an Electric bike before I got the TERN D7i. That weighed 60lbs and had 4 inch wide knobby tires on it. Try moving that up a hill with the engine off. People fussing over 5 or 6lbs. From a 27lbs bike to a 32lb bike is funny in comparison. Try losing some bodyweight to even things up. Don't forget you are moving the bike PLUS whatever you weigh when you ride. When I started riding my D7i without a motor. I weighed 204lbs. 8 months later I weigh 183lbs. My 7 mile commute to work nearly all uphill used to take me about 33 minutes on average. Now it takes me 31 minutes on average. At the same time I get a wonderful low maintainance bike. That's a joy to ride and so so comfortable. So unless you are a competitive performance rider. Obsessing over weight sub 10lbs is pointless. Especially weighing up the benefits of an internal hub bike to an inferior derailer set up.
I bought a d7i and sold it within about 2 months of buying it. It was a great bike but Conner wasn't kidding it was heavy as eff. Got a verge d9 instead. I know folding bikes are naturally heavier but almost 5 lbs more than the d8 is too much.
You sold a 32lb bike to get a 28lb bike. I would have stayed with the D7i. And did what I did to lower the bikes weight. And lost 5 pounds of bodyweight. People always moan about the weight of their bike. While often being overweight if not obese themselves. I had a Tern Verge P9 when I weighed 200lbs. And it used to take me 30 to 32 minutes to get to work on it on average. The bike weighed about 24lbs. 31lbs with a rack and my gear on it. Bought a Tern Link D7i. For the wonderful internal gear hub. Bikes heavy sure. Did a few mods on it got it down to 29lbs from 32lbs. With my gear on it. It weighs 36lbs. But in the meantime I've lost 12lbs of bodyweight. A heavier bike burns MORE calories. It takes me 31 to 33 minutes to get to work. But with my 20X2 Vee Speedster tires. The ride is so comfortable and stable. I never enjoyed riding the P9 over the journey I have to go with rough country lanes included. And potholes and cracked road everywhere. The D7i Floats in comparison. So the point is I will happily sacrifice a couple of minutes travel time to actually enjoy the ride and feel more stable and safe. My friend made me laugh. Because he has the same weight weenie mentality that many cyclists have. While being 40lbs overweight. People seem to forget you aren't just moving the BIKES weight when you ride. I remember being a 10 year old kid back in 1974. And getting a Raleigh Chopper for Xmas. Now as a 10 year old. That was a heavy bike weighing in at nearly 41lbs. And I used to live on that bike. So in comparison the Tern Link D7i isn't that bad at all. But it's a joy to ride. And I have had to do zero maintainance on it in 3 years. Aside from a couple of tire and brake pad changes. Really love it.
It's worth it easily. The D7i is virtually maintainance free. The only thing I've had to do is replace the tires and break pads in 3 years. So you save money in the long run
There's little difference between a 32lb bike and a 29lb bike. Lose 5 pounds of bodyweight if it's that important to you. Bikes only become hard to ride over 40lbs. I know that having owned a 60lb Electric bike. And having to ride it manually when the engine packed up. A 32lb bike is a joy to ride in comparison believe me. And unless you are a competitive rider where SECONDS count. Fussing over a few pounds is POINTLESS. The benefits of a superior internal gear hub cannot be offset for 3 to 5 pounds of bike weight. I've ridden both the LINK D8 and the D7i. I will take the D7i everytime. And you can knock a few pounds of weight off the bike anyhow. By changing out some parts. Like seatpost, crankset and pedals. Saddle etc. But if you lose 5 to 10lbs of bodyweight. It's the same thing anyhow. Makes me laugh how people fuss over 5lbs of bike weight. When most are at least 25lbs overweight. It's alot cheaper and better to lose the bodyweight. Only laziness and lack of discipline gets in the way of this logic as usual.
You can but you really don't need it. And riding up hills with a 30 plus pound bike. Is better with a 45 to 52 teeth chainring. I've had a 58 teeth chainring on a folder. And the difference in speed isn't that much. But the difference in climbing is harder. I went down to a 47 teeth litepro ring. And it's a joy to ride with. And climbs hills like a boss. And I only lost about 1.5 miles an hour top speed.
Depends on their weight. A child definately. You have a total weight compactly of about 265lbs. So if you weigh 165lbs. You can carry another 100lbs. If you get a superstrong back rack. You could get 100lbs on the back. The standard rack can support 55lbs.
