The Art of Folding

How to Fold the Tern Joe Bike

This article refers to Joe 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

1
Drop Seatpost down
2
Open Frame Joint
3
Fold
4
Tuck away Handlebars

Tips

For a more compact folded package, remove your Pedals before Step #3.

Make sure you know how to use your Folding Joints. For a quick tutorial, click here.

To tuck away the Handlebars, see instructions below.

JOE C21
JOE D24 & P24
JOE P27

Unfolding Your Bike

1
Re-position Handlebars
2
Unfold
3
Close and lock Frame Joint
4
Raise Seatpost
5
Check that your bike is ready to ride using theABCQD test

Tips

Your Seatpost has a minimum insertion point. Be sure not to lift it beyond this point.

To re-position the Handlebars, see instructions below.

JOE C21
JOE D24 & P24
JOE P27 & JOE TOUR

 Download our quick guide to folding