Tern Bicycles – Urban commuting
A new bicycle company, Tern, officially launched in Taipei, Taiwan. Tern will focus on bicycles for urban transport.
“As residents of this planet, we face incredibly complex and challenging issues in urban transport,” stated Joshua Hon, Tern vice president. “Gasoline prices, shortages in resources, degradation of our environment, and increasingly dense urban populations are all issues we face today. It’ll take creativity, innovation, and a whole lot of sweat to turn things around and get them moving in a good direction. But we’re up for the challenge and the team couldn’t be more excited to show off the things we’ve developed.”
Tern represents a fresh look at transportation in an urban environment. Rather than trying to maximize speed, team Tern is focused on safety, comfort, convenience, and portability. Significantly, every Tern bicycle is highly portable, folding to integrate seamlessly with mass transit systems and crowded urban spaces. But beyond that, team Tern has focused its energies on building bikes that work great unfolded — with the philosophy that if it doesn’t ride well, it doesn’t matter how well it folds because no one will want to ride it.
“We’ve got the ex-racers and weight weenies on the product team, but as a group we’re also focused on things like how to design better luggage systems so its easier to do your grocery shopping with one of our bikes,” continued Hon.
Tern is a diverse mix of personalities and experiences united by a passion for cycling. Tern is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with subsidiary companies in the United States and China. Tern also has team members working in satellite offices in Austin, Texas; Humboldt, California; Bend, Oregon; London, England; Turku, Finland; Stuttgart, Germany; Shanghai, China; and Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The company currently employs 70 people.
“We did some amazing things at Dahon, including kick-starting the entire folding bike revolution,” stated Hon. “But we’ve wanted to take things even further and in recent years we were running into a variety of issues with the Chinese factory that has registered the Dahon trademark in some countries. After a lot of soul-searching, we all decided that it would be better to start with a fresh clean slate, and after seeing the 2012 product line, we know we made the right decision.”
Tern is dedicated to the goal of sustainable transport. It designs and manufactures bicycles for urban transport with a focus on portability and utility. Tern donates at least 1% of net profits every year to social and environmental causes.
Authorised Dealers
My Bike Shop, 213 Henderson #01-06 S159553 Contact Tel: 6274 3968
My Bike Shop Too! – 26 Sin Ming Lane #01-120 S573971 Contact Tel: 66941750
My Bike Shop Tres (3) – 106 Faber Drive #01-106 S129415 Contact Tel: 6268 5323
BRU – 9 Yishun Industrial St 1 #01-77 Northspring Bizhub S768163 Contact: 6717 3928
BRU2 – 67 Frankel Avenue S458194 Contact 6443 6284
Chapter 2 Cycle – Blk 451, Ang Mo Kio Ave.10, #01-1761 S 560451 Contact: 6452-7168
L&T Cycle Pte Ltd – Block 482 Tampines Street 43 #01-230 S520482 Contact: 6786 3313
BikeHaus – 553 Bt Timah Rd (next to Coronation Plaza) S269693 Contact: 6468 3908
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Where can I buy the Portage 24 Rack and Black Mudguards for Eclipse P18?
How much do they cost?
NK, I believe we have responded to you by phone on this. Have you ordered this at C2C where you bought your Tern?
what is the best tern bike i can buy under 1k?
The Tern Link models under 1k and at the S$1k level are Tern Link D8 S$750 and Tern Link C7 S$550 and Tern Link D16 S$1050.
I’m really just looking for the specs and prices for a Tern bike for comparison… I can’t find any useful information here. Is there somewhere else I can go to?
Try http://www.ternbicycles.com/
Hi, is there any stock left for tern verge p20 in the orange and black edition?
Apologies, no more black/orange. Will only bring in the next 3-6 months for the 2015 stock. The Black/White is in stock.
I am looking for Verge X10 ( green) 2015 model
Grateful if you could advise as when this will be coming to Singapore
The 2015 Verge X10 White/Green is expected to reach Singapore Dec 2014 – Jan 2015. We will be posting confirmed schedules on our facebook.
Hi do all the verge models share the same frame as they look similar from appearance? If so, are the parts interchangeable should I be needing an upgrade of gears in the near future?
Million thanks!
Apologies, but each model will have its difference so best for you to consult the dealers. You might want to narrow down which models are being considered and what you really want to do as upgrade, just too many permutations to answer properly.
Is it still possible to order 2013 Tern Verge X20?
Very slim chance but will post on our facebook if it is available
What’s the price of Tern C7 and B7? And the colors available.
We decided to range the lower priced Link B7 at S$499. Colours are Black/Red, Black/Green, Black/Blue, White/Blue and White/Red
hi…am from indonesia, am very interseting with tern verge version…can u inform me how much each version & if the price in the budget can i bought to you….? thx
You should buy in Indonesia so that you get the local warranty support and cover.
Hi do you sell Tern Eclipse X20? How much is it and in what colors are available? Thanks.
We sell the Eclipse X20 at our authorised dealers. RRP is S$3300 only available in black. Some of our dealers throw in a 5% accessory bundle. So please do call them before going down. https://luminarisg.com/dealers-fall-in-here/.
How much is Eclipse Uno? and which dealer is selling?
Apologies we do not range the Eclipse Uno
Hi, do all Tern bicycles have English Bottom Bracket specs?
Please refer to the Tern global site as each model has different BB specs and specs can differ from year of make, batch and country.
Hi, can i know the retail price for Tern Link D7?
We only carry Link B7 this year and its priced at S$499
Hi there, please advise price and availability for a tern joe c21 thanks.
Its S$699 at authorised dealers, please call before heading down.
Tern link D7i which dealer currently have display out ?
That model is no longer available in stock. The outlets may have the last display left. Try BRU or My Bike Shop Too
My Bike Shop Too! – 26 Sin Ming Lane #01-120 S573971 Contact Tel: 66941750
BRU – 9 Yishun Industrial St 1 #01-77 Northspring Bizhub S768163 Contact: 6717 3928
Like to know whether Verge and Eclipse are the having the frame?
Can Eclipse change to a 20″ wheels as for Verge?
They were designed for their wheelsizes. If they came with 24 inch, they were designed with bike geometry to fit 24 inch. If the bikes were equipped with 20 inch wheels, then only 20 inch wheelsets will fit.
Hi! Could you recommend me some folding bikes that are less than $600? Thanks!
Please consider the Link B7 S$499 or Link C8 S$599 at our authorised dealers https://luminarisg.com/dealers-fall-in-here/
Do you carry verge P9? How much does it cost?
The Verge P9 is a discontinued model, many opt for the Verge N8 now at S$1100
Hi, how much is the link N8 going for? Also is the black blue colour combination available? Thanks.
We are TOTALLY out of stock for Black/Blue. The Verge N8 retails for S$1100
Hi, still have stock for tern joe c21 (Large)? Whats the pricing now? Thanks.
The stores only have M size at RRP S$699
Oh, cannot order Large size ? Thanks.
Hi may i know if there are stocks for Tern Verge S8i, Tern Link D7i or Tern Node D7i? I’m looking for bike with low maintenance, internal “hidden” gear hub, chain cover / carbon belt drive. Any other tern models with such features? Thanks.
You can place an order with our Dealers to order the Verge S8i. It will take approx 4 weeks as we have regular consolidated shipment for indent orders. Verge S8i is S$3,000
Do u have tern joe folding bike?
Joe C21 and Joe P27 is rangedcat My Bike Shop and BRU stores
Hi!, Just wondering if Tern X18 still available in the market? The tern sg website is not displaying it.
Hi, a last piece – display is available at BRU located at Yishun. This model has been discontinued and the dealer can offer a very good price. 9 Yishun Industrial St 1 #01-77 Northspring Bizhub S768163 Contact: 6717 3928. Please call them, speak to Anthony or Joe