Link P9

The Fast One

A brisk ride in to work is the best way to start your week off right. The Link P9 is light, fast and three shades of fun. And because it folds, it’ll stash in your office where it’s safe and sound.

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N-Fold Technology

The Faster Fold

Folding bicycle design hasn’t changed much in decades. N-Fold Technology is a small but important change that results in a faster, and more compact fold. N-Fold Technology includes new frame and handlepost geometries and spins the front wheel by 180 degrees before the central fold, resulting in a package 40 mm (1.5”) shorter. Using N-Fold technology, our Eclipse and Castro bikes are only very slightly larger than the typical small wheel folding bicycle. Bicycles with N-Fold technology can also be folded – easily – in less than ten seconds.

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OCL Joint

Stronger, Better, State of the Art

The OCL Joint is a new reference in folding frame technology. It includes two new patents and everything we know about making the safest, strongest, and most durable frame joint.

  • Taller, Stronger, Stiffer — Making the hinge taller and moving the pivoting surfaces outward from the center axis more than doubles overall strength and stiffness and it’s a difference you’ll feel from your very first ride.

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DoubleTruss

3-D = Stronger

Folding bikes have a sometimes deserved reputation for flexy frames. All Tern frames feature patented DoubleTruss technology which turns the rear half of the frame into a three dimensional truss so that it’s much more resistant to torsional forces. That equals increased stiffness and much better power transfer from the pedals to the rear wheel.

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Physis Handlepost

Stronger, Stiffer, Better Ride

Flexy handleposts and noodly handling are the Achilles heel of many folding bicycle designs. The Physis handlepost solves this with a massively strong, precision machined design that virtually eliminates flex. Four new patented technologies go into the design. The proof, of course, is in the ride.

  • Massive Strength — To eliminate flex, the Physis Joint knuckle was beefed up and made wider by moving the pivoting surfaces outward from the center axis.

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BioLogic Arx Grips with T-Tool

Be Prepared

You know the feeling: you’re on a ride and you need to adjust something and discover that you’ve left your bike tool at home. BioLogic figured that if the most handy tools could be stashed on the bike someplace, it would be one less thing to worry about. So they designed the T-Tool – a special bar end plug and hex key tool that fit right inside the handlebar grip – invisible but always there when you need it. The patented T-Tool features 4 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm hex keys built into one handy unit with a long leverage design for the 5 mm and 6 mm tools.

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Neos 3.0 Drivetrain

Faster, Precision Shifting

The Neos derailleur was developed to solve issues specific to small-wheeled folding bicycles, specifically, ground clearance of the derailleur cage, and protrusion of the derailleur body from the chainstay, making it susceptible to damage. Working with Suntour, we developed the Neos family of derailleurs. The low-profile design mounts directly to the chain stay with the body of the derailleur tucked underneath, protected from damage. The ultra-short cage doubles the amount of ground clearance and produces lightning fast, precise shifts.

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Luggage Socket

Carry More Stuff

When you need to carry more stuff on your bike, just plug the optional Luggage Truss into the Luggage Socket that’s welded to the head tube of every Tern bike. The Luggage Truss works with any bag, basket, or rack with a KLICKfix adapter. The benefit of a frame mounted luggage system (as opposed to fork or handlebar mounted) is that it doesn’t adversely affect steering. Available Tern accessories include: Kanga Rack, Tour Bag, and CarryAll Basket.

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Specifications

General Info
Color:
Wheel Size: 20 inch wheels
Speeds: 9
Weight: 25 lbs.
Folding Time: 10 sec
Folding Size: 15" W x 31" L x 28" H
Frame Sizes: One size
Gear Inches: 32" - 93"
Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar: Min: 58 cm Max: 64 cm
Distance: Saddle to Pedal: Min: 70 cm Max: 96 cm
Suggested Rider Height: 142 - 190 cm
Max Rider Weight: 230 lbs.
Frame
Frame: Link, 6061-AL, patented OCL Joint and DoubleTruss technology
Fork: Aluminum, 6061-AL
Cockpit
Handlepost: Physis QR, 2D forged aluminum, 4 patented technologies
Headset: Flux, cartridge bearings, Tri-seal technology
Handlebar: Kinetix Comp, double-butted 6061-AL
Grip/Bars Tape: BioLogic Arx w/ T-Tool
Saddle: BioLogic Impel
Seatpost: SuperOversize, 6061-AL, forged clamp
Seatpost Clamp: Syntace, stainless bushing
Brakes
Front Brake: Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, Ashima noodle, stainless hardware
Rear Brake: Kinetix SpeedStop V-brakes, Ashima noodle, stainless hardware
Brake Levers: Avid FR5
Brake Cable & Housing: LiveWire 7.0, anti-compression housing, slick cables, DuPont L3 lubricant, alloy ferrules
Wheels
Front Hub: Kinetix Neutron, cartridge bearings, QR
Rear Hub: Kinetix Comp, ground races, 9 spd. cassette, QR
Spokes and Nipples: Stainless steel, brass nipples
Rims: Kinetix Comp by WTB, doublewall, CNC sidewalls, powder finish
Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme, 42-406, RaceGuard puncture protection, Reflex
Transmission
Shifter(s): SRAM Attack custom for Tern, 9 spd.
Rear Derailleur: Neos 3.0, forged aluminum, low-profile design, RapidRise
Crankset: Kinetix Supra, forged 6061 cranks, 6061 chainring, CNC chainguard
Cassette/Freewheel: Sunrace 9 spd., 11-32T
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, sealed bearings
Chain: Taya Nove, 9 spd.
Pedals: Folding, alloy body
Shifter Cable & Housing: LiveWire 7.0, sealed anti-compression housing w/ DuPont L3 lubricant
Extras
Kickstand: Premium single, aluminum
Clip System: Magnetix 2.0
Luggage Socket: Yes
Rear Light: BioLogic TailLight
Turbo Bob's Bicycle Blog
March 22, 2013

"Modern folding bikes (the better ones) are rock-solid, fun-riding everyday bikes. Add in a reasonable price point and you have the Tern Link D8. Here is a bike you can enjoy and ride as your only bike in the stable. It’s light, stores and secures easily, has many gears and rides great. It fits a wide varieties of body sizes and styles. t looks sleek and has some nice pieces. It is just one great little bike."

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LondonCyclist.com
March 3, 2013

"I’ve lived with the Tern Link D8 for the last year, and put close to 1000 miles on it in total, so what has it been like? Well, it’s on road manners are surprisingly full-size bike like. I’ve never noticed any instability from the front-end, and the rear of the bike is planted even in the worst conditions. It really is a nice ride."

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Piciplegable.net
January 27, 2013

"Si tomamos el número de velocidades, los modelos comparables en otras marcas, superan en casi 100 € el precio de la D8, por tomar un punto de referencia. La Link D8 es una bicicleta magnífica en cuanto a relación calidad / precio."

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Folding Bikes
January 26, 2013

"In the folding bike world, if you’re looking for a multifunctional, affordable, durable bike the Tern Link D8 is a great choice. The comfort and ride is great whether it’s your first time on the bike or whether you’ve been using it for months. I’ve had a blast using my bike instead of the bus at Duke, and it’s led to some great conversations with people I never would have met otherwise."

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Men's Journal
October 1, 2012

"Think choosing a space-saving, easy-carrying fold-up bike presents to many compromises? Test drive this aluminum-framed folder, which boasts the solid ride of a full size bike-and the gadgetry of one, too."

The Samosaurus Chronicles
September 26, 2012

"I see the future in Tern Bicycles as the company continues to progress with their award-winning designs. As for the Link P9, this is one bike that you can use for your daily exercise, short distance commute and it has the capabilities of being upgraded for touring and bikepacking. For its firmness, solid lock-up and handling, I would give this bike a two thumbs-up."

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Outside
June 1, 2012

"Folding bikes tend to excel at either folding or riding. The Link nails both. Its hinges are seamless and sturdy, and the fold-down process is so intuitive that you can do it in less time than it takes to say 'Hold that bus!'"

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BIKE ZONA
May 29, 2012

”La bicicleta Link P9 es una versión con otientación deportiva de la gama intermedia de las plegables de 20" de Tern, comparte la mayoria de los componentes del modelo P18 de la plataforma tope de gama Verge.“

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WIRED
May 3, 2012

"If you’re looking to buy a folding bike, I’d encourage you to test ride a Tern Link . . . At around $1,000, they’re well priced, sitting just above the budget Dahon bikes and below the comparable Brompton models. Tern bikes in general are well appointed, and feature some impressive construction that makes for a comfortable ride that rivals more expensive folders."

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Momentum Magazine
February 17, 2012

"The eight-speed derailleur has a comfortable range of gears (32 to 85 gear inches), which helped me ascend some of the steeper hills with relative ease. The frame was stiff and responsive and the oversized seat post had very little flex. The handling is stable and the v-brakes worked flawlessly during testing. This bike is a very good value for what you get."

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