Verge S8i

The Super Commuter

The Verge S8i is the world’s most versatile ultra-low-maintenance folding bike. It’s designed around a Gates belt drive and Shimano’s 8-speed internal-gear Alfine hub. The result is a practically silent super-commuter with no greasy parts or protruding derailleurs, plus a gear range for any incline. The S8i has an extra-long wheelbase and Schwalbe Big Apple tires, so it rolls confidently over any and all potholes. It will get you there quickly, cleanly and most importantly, in style.

  • New colors and updated styling
  • Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared hub for low-maintenance riding
  • Revolutionary Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain for a quiet, light and clean bike
  • Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes for extreme stopping power
  • Andros™ handlebar stem for tool-free riding position adjustments on the fly
  • Bright, wide-beam Valo™ Light powered by the BioLogic Joule™ 3 electricity-generating hub
  • Schwalbe Big Apple tires with Kevlar puncture protection
  • Folds in under 10 seconds to fit under a desk
  • Fenders for rainy days
  • Cargo Rack for hauling up to 25 kg (55 lb)
Verge S8i: Our Top Folding Bike for Commuters
  • 20" wheels
Urban Performance
Top-Tier

For the price point, and all the components you’re getting on this bike, it’s pretty much a steal.

NYCeWheels

Technology

Product Reviews

More suitable for travelling than you might think at first sight: folding bikes like this one from Tern are especially practical for transfers

RADtouren

La Verge S8i es la bicicleta plegable más silenciosa que he podido probar en mi vida. [The Verge S8i is the quietest folding bike I've ever tried in my life.]

biciplegable.net

Specifications

General Info
Speeds:
1 x 8
Weight:
14,3 kg (31,5 lb)
Gear Inches:
27" - 83" (2.15 - 6.60 m)
Folding Size:
42 × 81 × 73 cm (16,5 × 31,9 × 28,7 sisällä)
Folding Time:
10 sec
Frame Sizes:
One size
Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar:
57 - 64 cm (22,4 - 25,2 in)
Distance: Saddle to Pedal:
71 - 96 cm (28 - 37,8 in)
Suggested Rider Height:
142 - 190 cm (55,9 - 74,8 in)
Max Gross Vehicle Weight:
120 kg (264,6 lb)
Max Rider Weight:
105 kg (231,5 lb)
Frame
Frame:
Tern Verge, hydroformed aluminum w/ smooth TIG welding, OCL+ joint, 3 patented technologies
Fork:
Tarsus, 6061-AL, hydroformed
Cockpit
Handlepost:
Tern Physis 3D (G2), 3D forged, 5 patented technologies, 12°, 350 mm
Stem:
Tern Andros, adjustable, forged construction, patented technology
Headset:
Flux Pro, angular contact bearings, Physis integrated
Handlebar:
Kinetix Comp, double-butted 6061-AL
Grips/Bar Tape:
Phorm, w/ bar end
Saddle:
Tern Porter+, patented GripPad design, PrimeGel padding
Seatpost:
Stasis by Syntace, 7050-AL, hard-anodized
Seatpost Clamp:
Syntace OverLock
Brakes
Front Brake:
Shimano, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake:
Shimano, hydraulic disc
Brake Levers:
Shimano, hydraulic disc
Brake Cable & Housing:
Shimano, hydraulic
Wheels
Front Hub:
BioLogic Joule 3 dynamo, disc
Rear Hub:
Shimano Alfine, 8 spd
Spokes & Nipples:
Stainless, double-butted
Rims:
Kinetix Comp, doublewall
Tires:
Schwalbe Big Apple 55-406, puncture protection, Reflex
Transmission
Shifter(s):
Shimano Alfine, 1 x 8 spd
Crankset:
Gates Carbon Drive
Cassette/Freewheel:
Gates CDX, precision CNC machined cog
Bottom Bracket:
Cartridge, sealed bearings
Chain:
Gates Carbon Drive belt
Pedals:
MKS UB-LITE EZY, QR
Shifter Cable & Housing:
Shimano
Bells & Whistles
Bell:
Pitch, brass
Kickstand:
Rear mount, Pletscher design
Clip System:
Magnetix 2.0
Luggage Socket:
Yes
Front Light:
Tern Valo 2, integrated, 41 lux/150 lumens
Rear Light:
Spanninga Pixeo XDS
Fenders:
SplashGuard, stainless hardware
Rack(s):
Tern Cargo Rack; Max load weight: 25 kg (55 lb)

*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.