SECTOR GUIDE | FOLDING BIKES >>> Tern
LAUNCHED IN Taiwan last summer, the Tern folding bike brand has 21 bikes in its line-up, including 21, 20-inch, 24- inch and 26-inch 'transportation' bikes under the names Verge, Link, Eclipse, Castro and Joe. Arriving in the UK mid to end
of February is the Tern Link C7 (£375.00). The Link features patented DoubleTruss technology which turns the rear half of the frame into a 3D truss so the ride is more resistant to torsional forces, stiffer and with better power transfer from pedals to the rear wheel. The frame also features a FBL (Four-Bar Linkage) Joint, with a forged and precision-machined lever designed to offer a smooth surface for fingers. All other hardware is stainless steel for durability. Other features include a quick locking Q-Lock Handlepost and a Luggage Socket.
The Tern Verge Duo (£775.00)
features N-Fold technology for a faster fold, and an OCL joint, for a safe and durable frame joint. By making the hinge taller and moving the pivoting surfaces outward from the centre axis, overall strength and stiffness has more than doubled, the firm says. It also sports a Physis Handlepost. The versatile Tern Link P24H (£800.00) can tackle road and off- road environments alike, while the Eclipse P9 (£850.00) is pitched at life in the city, whether commuting or handling some weekend shopping
whatever the weather. The Joe P24 (£675) is
robust and burly enough to stand up to the abuse of potholes, curbs and other urban everyday trials. Tern is being distributed through
Evans but retailers should direct enquiries and orders through Cyclemotion’s Mark Bickerton. Contact:
mark@cyclemotion.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1580 755633
Moulton
MOULTON SAID it believes the small- wheeled bicycle has a vital role to play in the growing commuter cycle market, and there are some great foldable and separable bicycles on the market. For those who don’t know, it was back in 1962 that car suspension guru Dr Alex Moulton launched the full- suspension small-wheeled bicycle. According to Moulton, its bike models (including separable frames) are more easily transported on trains and in cars than big-wheeled alternatives. The British-built range features economical entry-levels to silver- brazed versions polished to a high mirror finish. Speaking of which, the Moulton 60 Limited Edition bikes come with individually numbered head badges (there are only 191 of them) and the Moulton ‘F’ Frame in stainless-
steel. The fork is
stainless steel with cast (stainless) crown, stainless steel dropouts and silver soldered by hand. Meanwhile Moulton’s AM 20-2 is the latest version of its smooth riding AM bicycle, with cleaner lines, smaller pack size and reduced weght. The NiCrMo Spaceframe features a shorter seat tube (and extended Moulton 953 seat pillar) and improved mounts for carriers and bottles. Contact: 01225 865895
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