Photo: Tern-Bicycles

Transport specialist launches electric folding bike

16 August 2014

by Richard Forster

Urban transport specialist Tern has announced the launch of its first electric folding bike, the eLink. The new model adds an electric boost to the versatile Link bike and makes cycling accessible to a broader audience.

“E-bikes are great but they generally aren’t very compact or portable,” said Joshua Hon, Tern team captain. “Lack of portability creates two problems for the rider – an inability to combine an e-bike with other forms of transport and lack of options to store the e-bike inside, safe from thieves. Portability is our specialty and the eLink, solves these two issues neatly.”

The eLink offers unique advantages for all types of cyclists, from the daily commuter to the weekend rider. Small enough to be brought aboard most mass transit systems without restriction, it folds in under 10 seconds and fits easily onto buses and trains and under a desk at work. For weekend cyclists, the eLink fits easily into car trunks or onto a boat. Portability allows the eLink to integrate smoothly with all other modes of transport.

The eLink is fully equipped with fenders, rack, chainguard, and lights. Low maintenance, top quality components include a Shimano Nexus 8 internal hub and Schwalbe Big Apple tires with puncture protection.

The eLink folds in under 10 seconds and fits easily onto buses and trains and under a desk at work
The eLink folds in under 10 seconds and fits easily onto buses and trains and under a desk at work

“We love how e-bikes have allowed more people to enjoy cycling,” added Hon. “Portability is about convenience and when an e-bike is more convenient, it’ll be used more often.”

The eLink weighs 21 kilogrammes and uses a reliable 250-watt Bafang mid-motor with four levels of power support. The 36-volt lithium battery with 374-watt hours allows for a range of up to 50 kilometres.

The eLink meets all current test standards for e-bikes and in anticipation of more demanding future standards, the frame has already been tested to, and passed the European standard for mountain bike frames.

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