Eclipse S18

The Road Warrior
AU$ 2700

This ain’t your mama’s folding bike. With integrated lighting powered by a super-efficient dynamo hub, front and rear racks, a floor pump in the seatpost, and big beefy 507 mm tires that munch potholes for lunch, the Eclipse S18 is the ultimate hard-core commuter that will get you through the Zombie Apocalypse. Great for traversing the urban jungle or trekking it alone in the wild countryside.

  • Front Spartan™ Rack and rear Cargo Rack™ for hauling a load
  • Andros™ adjustable handlebar stem so you can find the most comfortable riding position during long days in the saddle
  • A hidden tire pump in the BioLogic PostPump™ seatpost for on-the-road repairs
  • Bright, wide-beam Valo™ 2 front light powered by the BioLogic Joule™ 3 electricity-generating hub
  • Extreme gear range (26 – 111 gear inches) for loaded hill climbing
  • Folds in under 10 seconds to go on trains, planes, buses and boats
Eclipse S18: Folding Bike for Touring
  • 24" wheels
Touring
Top-Tier

Technology

Product Reviews

...er en skøn turcykel som vil kunne tjene langt de fleste turcyklister uanset om du er til korte ture i Europa eller er Globetrotter. [...a great touring bike that will serve the vast majority of cycling tours--whether for short trips in Europe or a trip around the globe.]

Cykelportalen

Most folding bikes don't feel like they can stand up to the rigors of everyday commuting, but Tern has built a stiff ride that can handle monster potholes or even snow.

Men's Journal

Specifications

General Info
Speeds:
18
Weight:
16.6 kg (36.6 lb)
Gear Inches:
26" - 111"
Folding Size:
420 × 890 × 760 mm (16.5 × 35 × 29.9 in)
Folding Time:
10 sec
Frame Sizes:
One size
Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar:
57 - 73 cm (22.4 - 28.7 in)
Distance: Saddle to Pedal:
79.5 - 105 cm (31.3 - 41.3 in)
Max Load Weight:
115 kg (253.5 lb)
Frame
Frame:
Eclipse, hydroformed 7005-Al w/ smooth TIG welding, patented OCL Joint and DoubleTruss technology, Igus bearings
Fork:
Aluminum 6061
Cockpit
Handlepost:
Physis 3D, 3D forged construction, 4 patented technologies
Stem:
Andros, adjustable, patented technology, Norglide bearings
Headset:
Flux Pro, angular contact cartridge bearings, dual-seal technology, machined aluminum cups
Handlebar:
Kinetix Pro, double-butted 7050-AL, for VRO
Grips/Bar Tape:
Ergon GP3, composite bar-ends
Saddle:
BioLogic Phia, PrimeGel padding
Seatpost:
BioLogic PostPump 2.0
Seatpost Clamp:
Syntace OverLock
Brakes
Front Brake:
Avid BB7, disc
Rear Brake:
Avid BB7, disc
Brake Levers:
Avid FR5
Brake Cable & Housing:
LiveWire 7.0, anti-compression housing, slick cables, DuPont L3 lubricant, alloy ferrules
Wheels
Front Hub:
BioLogic Joule 3 dynamo, disc
Rear Hub:
Kinetix Pro, sealed cartridge bearings, disc, QR
Spokes & Nipples:
Sapim Race, Polyax nipples
Rims:
Kinetix Comp, doublewall, powder finish
Tires:
Schwalbe Big Ben 55-507, LiteSkin sidewall, RaceGuard puncture protection, Reflex
Transmission
Shifter(s):
SRAM X5 trigger, 2 x 9 spd
Front Derailleur:
Microshift, forged aluminum, for flatbar road
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X7
Crankset:
FSA Vero compact, 50/34T
Cassette/Freewheel:
Shimano Alivio, 11-32T, 9spd
Bottom Bracket:
Cartridge, sealed bearings
Chain:
KMC 9 spd, Rust Buster
Pedals:
MKS EZY QR
Shifter Cable & Housing:
LiveWire 8.0, sealed alloy ferrules, DuPont L3 lubricant
Bells & Whistles
Bell:
Dulcet, brass
Kickstand:
Cargo, rear drop-out mounted, Pletscher-licensed
Clip System:
Magnetix 2.0
Luggage Socket:
Yes
Front Light:
Valo 2, 41 lux/150 lumens
Rear Light:
Spanninga Premium, Dynamo LED with Standlight
Fenders:
SKS Aluflex PET, XXL spolier, stainless hardware
Rack(s):
Front: Spartan Rack 100; Rear: Cargo Rack

*Note: These are our standard model specifications. The bike's weight and folded dimension may not include racks and fenders. The specifications for your country may differ slightly. We do our best to ensure that the specifications listed here accurately reflect the exact parts found on our production bikes. However, component changes do occur for various reasons and there may be brief delays on site updates. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web.