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How to Fold the Tern Link B7, C3i, C7 & C7i
This article refers to Link B7, C3i, C7 and C7i (Q-Lock™ Handlepost) bikes
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The Tern fold is simple and elegant. With a little bit of practice, it will feel like second nature, or, if you prefer, as intuitive as riding a bicycle.
Folding Your Bike
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![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/primary-fold-step1.png)
Rotate Cranks so that the Left Crank extends downward
2
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-fold-step2.png)
Drop Seatpost down, and rotate Saddle 45° to the left
3
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-fold-step3.png)
Drop Telescopic Handlepost all the way down, and then raise it slightly
4
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-fold-step4.png)
Open Handlepost Joint
5
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-fold-step5.png)
Fold Handlepost down
6
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/fbl-fold-step3.png)
Open Frame Joint
7
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-fold-step7.png)
Fold bike in half
Tips
For a more compact folded package, fold your Pedals before Step #2.
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/primary-bonus-fold-pedals.png)
You can get a smaller folded package by positioning the Brake Levers upright, before Step #2, so that the Brake Levers point upwards.
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-bonus-fold-brakes.png)
Make sure you know how to use your Folding Joints. For a quick tutorial, click here.
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/fbl-bonus-fold-joints.png)
Unfolding Your Bike
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![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-unfold-step1.png)
Unfold your bike
2
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/fbl-unfold-step4.png)
Close and lock Frame Joint
3
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-unfold-step3.png)
Raise Handlepost
4
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-unfold-step4.png)
Lock Handlepost in place
5
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-unfold-step5.png)
Raise Telescopic Stem
6
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-unfold-step6.png)
Raise Seatpost, and straighten Saddle
Tips
Your Seatpost has minimum and maximum insertion point markings. For safety reasons, make sure your Seatpost is inserted within this range.
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/primary-bonus-unfold-seatpost.png)
Be sure not to lift your Telescopic Stem beyond the minimum insertion point.
![](/sites/default/files/images/support/techtips/art-of-folding/qlock-bonus-telescopic.png)