I was on the verge of buying the D8. In terms of quality I think it's clearly better than the Dahon bikes, especially the hinges. It rides very well too, the frame feels excellent. What really put me off the Tern is the way it folds, with the handlebar on the outside. It takes up more space that way, and puts the cables etc. on the outside which makes it more vulnerable. I really can't figure why they chose to do it that way.
I'm going to buy one of these as soon as I get the money. All of my research is telling me this is by far the best bang for the buck that won't crap out in a few years.
I looked at folding biles for a year. I bought the Link D8 and love it. Rock solid hinges. Excellent components. Super comfortable riding position. Great ride. Folded size is fine. Fits in my car trunk fine. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. It's the best folding bike for the money. 5 stars Tern.
I think it could do all of those things admirably, but it is definitely designed with commuting in mind. You will certainly get as good a workout as you like, and I've ridden the D8 for 10-20 miles comfortably. -Miles
Uwielbiam rowery składane, a oglądanie testów w takim wydaniu to sama przyjemność. Można naprawdę sobie wyrobić zdanie na temat określonego modelu. Zawsze doskonałe video. Najlepsze na RU-vid.
It's true the Link D8 doesn't fold up as small as some of our other bikes, but all in all, its about the best quality you can find without going up to a higher price range. - Jack
You can add a variety rear trunk bags, panniers, and other cargo accessories to your rear rack. Cable tension can be adjusted by your friendly local bike mechanic. Glad you're liking it! -Miles
You'll have no problem going fast on the D8. The Speed P8 has thick big apple tires that will absorb rougher terrain better, but the link D8 should be able to match the P8 in speed- jack
We don't really do custom work through our shop - just selling bikes as is. If you check out some forums on the topic of changing twist shifters to trigger shifters you'll probably find some good info to go on. Good luck! -Peter
In response to the inquiry about "cheapest folding bikes," I agree with Peter. The main thing you want from a frame is strength and responsiveness, and by responsiveness I guess I mean it should feel like the front is connected to the back. Not solid like a rock, but like a violin bow or like a tennis racket. Cheap folders - like my Fuji - don't have that. They really lack that certain something. It shouldn't display its compromises so obviously in everyday use.
Hi rommel, clamp brakes exert pressure on the rims which slow the bike through friction, while disc brakes are attached to the wheel itself, and slow the bike via mechanics or hydraulics. Best- Jack
It can be easy to miss the small silver latch if you're not looking for it. Glad you're enjoying the D8, love to see some pics, if you want to look us up on FB - jack
I have the tern link basic. I can tell you the fold with magnets are some what touchy. The bike it self IS FAST. I hill climb with ease on the bike and the breaks are amazing. Great folding bike its better than my mountain.
Hi, to decide between the two bikes, its best to think about what kind of riding you want to be doing. The Speed P8 has wide Schwalbe Big Apple tires to handle tough streets. It is a tough dependable commuter. The Link D8 has the incredibly well designed hinge technology that Tern is known for, good components, as well as fenders and a rear rack. Personally I would recommend, the Tern D8, a great bike, and for the same price, you're getting a brand new product! Hope that helps- Jack
It fits easily inside a suitcase, the "airporter" that can be checked. There's more info about the case on our shop if you want to follow the nycewheels link embedded in the video. Thanks for watching - Jack
@innomind True, the Strida folds very quickly but is not as useful for longer rides or bad roads. We have sold a quiet a few of those nice little machines but noticed more maintenance was required if used for daily commuting. (mostly wheel, spoke and free-wheel issues) But yes, we like the Strida as well. -Bert
@kentawannabe We will not have the C7 on the shop floor but will offer it on the internet. It has lower quality hinges and components that compete with other budget bikes. We have 30 more videos to do, so will pick the most poplar ones first. I love the Link D8, its a lot of bike for the money, maybe just skip a few other pleasures and go for that one? Stay tuned anyways, we might squeeze in a C7 Video. -Bert
@subukai Don't you ever do that, I'll track you down ; ) thanks for watching. Heading out right now to shot the Verge X30, got the chopper with me but its pretty windy out. Thanks for watching. -Bert
@KenAugustino Thank you, I like it too, its simple and covers the basics. It's always hard to make something the pleases both, the gear-head and the soccer-mom. -Bert
@phenochio Tern is a new brand of folding bikes that just was introduced worldwide. 50% of US bikes have already arrived in our shop with the remaining to arrive next week. Tern bikes are a bit more expensive but have nicer components - mare attention to detail. I think we will do very well with them, customers seem to enjoy the solid ride and feel. -Bert
@subukai Thanks for hanging in there. Check out our new "Tern Verge X30h" video on our channel. We squeezed in 5 seconds of heli footage. Just got myself a GPS controlled gyro for it, I can now park it in mid air for filming, pretty cool, eh? -Bert
GPS controlled gyro! I agree.. very cool! Hopefully the winds will calm down on your next video so you can add more to your video productions. I checked out the 5 seconds you put in on the Verge X30h. I am flattered that you put those 5 seconds on my behalf. :-P. Great review again.
this video sealed the deal for me. Went into a local shop and bought myself the LinkD8. took it for a cruise in the city yesterday, and rode it to work today. couldn't be happier with it! Although I've never had a rear rack before, don't quite know what to do with it, especially since the tension on the included cables is really tight. Any tips? Thanks for all the videos! really helped a lot! -Kev
Nice (pun not intended). I like the position on the bike, riding it seems pretty natural (like a 'real' bike) where others look a bit cramped or awkward..
Nice!!! I too, have changed my lifestyle and dropped a lot during the summer.I'm sure it will hold your weight and with your fixed eating habits, you'll dropped down to their 'legal' requirements. it should still hold your weight without any problems but as nycewheel representative pointed out, its generally a good idea to avoid big cracks and pot holes. 260 pounds can easily triple in weight on impact.
We are currently not shipping the full sized Tern Bikes, so its unlikely we'll do a feature on them, but we have some great videos posted on the Montague full sized folding bikes, worth checking out. Best- jack
Over all, the Brompton is going to be the better bike, sturdier to ride, longer lasting, and, probably the biggest difference, a much better folder. If price is a major factor, then the Tern Link C7 could be a good option for you, it's a great bike for the price, but the Brompton would be my recommendation hands down. Best- jack
I think you'd be alright, just be a little extra careful, don't take it over rough terrain very often, avoid potholes, anything that would put a little extra strain on the frame. You could also consider buying the Brompton bike which has a 300 max load, and which is, overall, is going to be a higher end folding bike than the D8. Best- jack
Hi Vaughn, the Tern Link d8 will fit riders up to around 6ft 2 inches so you should be fine. The real determining factor is going to be your inseam rather than your height. Best- jack
I've been riding this bike for about a month ru-vid.comUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.
Thanks for that, I've looked into the Bromptoms and they are crazy expensive so I started looking for a cheaper bike and I found one at a website called citizen so now all I have to do is save a little and get it. I'm gonna use my full size bike for now.
We don't carry the full frame Tern Bikes, otherwise would be happy to post some videos. We ordered a few when they first came out but just didn't fall in love with the full size models. Best- jack
The Tern D8 is well proportioned, has a nice ride, although it's not going to ride quite as well as a bike like the Brompton. You checked out our brompton videos yet? - Jack
The Vector P8 is a nice step up from the D8. A bit lighter, nicer components and a faster more responsive bike overall If it were me I would go with the Vector. - Jack
@SlimYabby Cheap folding bikes mean low quality. This bike is one of the best you can get for the money. The Link D8 has everything you need and it's no where near $1000. Check the link the in the video description for more information! -Peter
i ride two trains and most of the time is rush hours so they dont allow the big bikes, so this bike is perfect for people who ride buses or trains my bike fist in on those trains seat or bus sits, I sit next to my bike, it only weight like 28 pounds, my bike is not like one of those fast bike is a good bike, for a good price, this bikes are expensive, but i rather take the train and ride a bike and to get a car, is 80 miles going and coming to my work, so yeah this is good bike.
Thanks for watching Dave, let us know if you have any questions. Have you looked at any of Tern's more high end bikes like the Verge x20?: Tern Verge X20 Folding Bike - Jack
I have, but am on a pretty limited budget. So far I'm looking at the C7 as the local bike shop has some good deals on last year's model. I might stretch up a couple of models if I can get the money together!
Sounds good Dave, let us know if you have any questions. In my opinion, you get more quality for your money if you go up a few models from the C7. The link d7i would be a good choice: www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-link-d7i.html We could get you free shipping on this one if you really like it. Best - Jack
Ah, understood Dave Graham , well keep in touch, I wigh you the best of luck in your search, and don't hesitate if you have any more questions. Best - Jack
I bought it and found that the main drawback is that it is not small enough when folded. It is bigger than a suitcase and hard to transport as hand luggage. Some details are not well thought out. Rubber buttons falling off and black color scraping of the moving parts from the first day. Probably great for camping or a trunk of a car.
@elizajaya Will do, Verge X30h has been shot last Saturday and will do the editing this week. I think it will go up in 2 weeks. Subscribe to our channel so you get it while its hot. -Bert
Peter is quite a big guy over 6ft so when the D8 is folded and you See peter pick it up with relative ease I assure you it isnt as easy as it looks if you are 5 8 and 135 pounds
The main thing is to make clear what quality is to you. If it's portability and stowability every day then it's probably better to dig deeper in the wallet and buy a bike that folds smaller than a Tern. I wouldn't personally invest twice as much just to get the same bike 1-2 kilos lighter.
Hi, firstly, thx a lot for this review!... I'm about to buy a folding bike and I really hesitate between a Brompton and a Tern. After 4 years, would you still recommend Tern? I learnt it was the firm of Dahon's son, and Dahon has not a very good reputation... Lots of breaking parts... Any advice would be very appreciated! Another thing: I'm 6,1 ft tall (185cm), would you say Tern Bikes are suitable in my case?
Hello Nicolas! Tern certainly has a great reputation, all of their past frame issues have been resolved, and they sell high quality folding bikes that ride very well. Brompton is a step up in price, but also great quality and durability to go along with their small folding size. At 6' 1", you'd be fine to get any Brompton or Tern, but it depends more of what you're using the bike for. A multi modal commute (taking the bike on buses and trains) will always be easier with a Brompton, but if you just ride from point A to B, a Tern will certainly do the job well. Feel free to shoot us an email at info@nycewheels.com or give us a call if you have any more questions! - Connor
I noticed that the latches of the folding latches of the frame and the guide are opening without pressing the safety latch, it was stopped for a while, any suggestions on how to solve this?
Well' i've had my C7 for three years and now both pins holding the folding half's together have broken. I took it back to the shop where i bought it and he told there is nothing to do but drill out the entire length of the bolt. The threads are inside and cannot be removed. Tern installed bolts with a smaller diameter thread, this thread breaks off from the larger part that holds the two halves of the bike together, what a mess i have inherited.
Hey Ian, sorry to hear that! By the sounds of if, your Tern may have been affected by their recall. You should have your dealer check your serial number with Tern. Tern above all else provides excellent customer support, don't be afraid to reach out to them directly.
Unfortunately we can't ship internationally. Have you researched your local bike shops? Our helmets are fairly standard and you should be able to find a more local shop to help you out. Best- jack
I'll use it as my commute,run errands,at the same time reduce my carbon footprint Don't know if the Dahon MU SL will survive the test on uphill runs in the Philppines.LOL-thanks again-rommel from Manila,Philippines
I commute by bike every day (4-17miles depending on if I use the light-rail or ride all the way in) and would love to do some light touring and have a travel bike - for the money the D8 is a very attractive package. You mention that the Link D8 is not as fast as the P9. Is this due to the gearing? How much faster/slower? Worried about not having a good low end for climbs and not enough high end to keep up a decent speed. Also, how secure are those hinges? Bumpy descents would have me worried about those coming undone (ever worry about the safety lock?). Current commuter ride is a Diamondback Haanjo fitted with panniers and my only experience with folding bikes is a test ride on a Brompton (awesome bike, but a little outside my price range). Anyhow, I really appreciate and enjoy your reviews and if you have time to respond, I would be stoked. Thank you.
Again, great reviews! You guys get it. I was researching and asking around about the D8. I was the look and feel of a higher quality bike w/o selling my dog. This is the one for sure!! I was viewing the nycewheels page and saw the price. Is there a charge for an inspection/tuneup if I order online?
so it means disk brakes are better than v-brakes(clamps) but makes your foldie heavier How about DIY hyrdro hose,is it the best brake for a foldie or any bike?? thanks-rommel
bromptoms are neat but quite pricey. Tell me, are you going to be carrying luggage that would add additional weight? I am 240 riding a 230 max on the mariner 7 and I ride it through harsh pot holes here in ny. No problems
