Link C8

The People's Choice

The Link C8 brings our core technologies to a bike with an amazing price and even better ride. With unique folding technology, versatile gearing, and comfortable tires, the C8 is the People’s Choice. It folds fast, and folds small—so that it’s always easy to tuck away or take with you.

Entry-level price with advanced Tern technology, including the super-stiff Physis™ 3D handlepost
Folds in 10 seconds—put it under your desk or take it on the subway
20” wheels make it easy to stop-and-go on busy streets
Wide 8-speed gearing for climbing hills and racing through the city
Fold and store indoors for the best theft protection
Options: rack, fenders, and integrated lighting with electricity-generating hub

Photo may show optional accessories.

Cement

Link Blue

Safety Yellow

20" wheels

Around Town

Entry-Level

Technology

FBL™ 2 Frame Joint

Hidden benefits

3 patented technologies and incredibly precise manufacturing make the FBL 2 frame joint one of the best in the business. It’s strong, secure, and thanks to integrated bearings, always easy to use.

DoubleTruss™ Technology

Stiffer by design

The rear half of Tern frames use a patented 3D structure we call DoubleTruss to build in extra stiffness. It helps resist torsional forces so our bikes flex less. That means increased stiffness and much better power transfer from the pedals to the rear wheel. The proof’s in the ride.

N-Fold™ Technology

The faster fold

With N-Fold Technology, Tern bikes fold small and fast—in three easy steps. It’s simple enough for anybody to master. And with the handlepost folded to the outside of the package, Tern bikes can also roll when folded for easy transport.

Physis™ 3D Handlepost

The new benchmark

Five patented technologies and unique manufacturing technology add up to the strongest, stiffest folding handlepost available. The Physis uses a special manufacturing process called 3D forging, which forms the post from a single piece of aluminum, eliminating all welds.

Impac BigPac Tires

Ride in comfort

Made by Schwalbe, Impac BigPac tires are based on the legendary Big Apple tire design. The large volume design is comfortable on even the worst roads yet still fast-rolling.

Magnetix™ 2.0

Keep it together

The Magnetix 2.0 uses powerful magnets to keep your bike folded for situations like carrying your bike up and down stairs. With a pull force 10-15 Kgf, the Magnetix 2.0 will keep your bike folded even when being jostled and moved about.

Luggage Socket™

Carry more stuff

Fix the Tern Luggage Truss to the Luggage Socket and you can plug in your choice of front luggage: rack, basket, or bag. If it’s KlickFix compatible, it’ll work.

Product Reviews

Outside

Folding bikes tend to excel at either folding or riding. The Link nails both.

Mic

If your space is limited and you'd rather not awkwardly affix a big, clunky bike to one of your walls, look no further than Tern's Link C8, a roughly 28-pounder that folds into a compact size, so you can discreetly tuck it away.Read more

Metro

In terms of commute bikes, [the Link C8] is my fave. Its 20in wheels make it speedy and its eight gears handle hills.Read more

Radwelt

Mit diesem Mobilitätslückenfüller par excellence macht das Pendeln mit Bus und Bahn Freude.

[With this “mobility gap filler,” commuting by bus or train is pure joy.]

Abendblatt

Es ist einfach ein ideales Stadtrad, ein Stattrad eben. Nicht nur zum Bahnfahren.

[…an ideal city bike, an all-in-one kind of bike. Not just for traveling by train or bus.]

4 stars

WIRED

Tern bikes in general are well appointed, and feature some impressive construction that makes for a comfortable ride that rivals more expensive folders.

NYCEWheels

For such a solid folding bike, these bikes are light weight and portable enough when folded to transport easily during your commute.

Specifications

General Info

Color:

Cement

Link Blue

Safety Yellow

Wheel Size:

20" wheels

Speeds:

1 x 8

Weight:

12.8 kg (28.2 lb)

Folding Size:

39.5 x 80 x 73 cm (15.6" x 31.5" x 28.7")

Folding Time:

10 sec

Frame Sizes:

One size

Gear Inches:

35" - 95" (2.78 - 7.57 m)

Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar:

620 mm (24.4")

Distance: Saddle to Pedal:

Min: 700 mm (27.6") Max: 960 mm (37.8")

Suggested Rider Height:

142 - 190 cm (4'8" - 6'3")

Max Load Weight:

105 kg (230 lb)

Frame

Frame:

Tern Link, aluminum, FBL 2 Joint, 3 patented technologies

Fork:

Integrated, hi-tensile steel

Cockpit

Handlepost:

Tern Physis 3D, 3D forged, 5 patented technologies

Stem:

Fixed height, forged QR

Headset:

Flux, cartridge bearings, Physis integrated

Handlebar:

Flat bar, 6061-AL

Grips/Bar Tape:

BioLogic Ergo, Kraton

Saddle:

Velo Comfort

Seatpost:

SuperOversize, 6061-AL, micro-adjust clamp

Seatpost Clamp:

SuperOversize, 6061-AL

Brakes

Front Brake:

V, aluminum, linear spring

Rear Brake:

V, aluminum, linear spring

Brake Levers:

V, aluminum bracket/lever

Brake Cable & Housing:

Anti-compression housing, slick cables

Wheels

Front Hub:

Mini, aluminum Opt: Panasonic dynamo

Rear Hub:

8 spd, aluminum

Spokes and Nipples:

Stainless steel

Rims:

Aluminum

Tires:

Impac BigPac, 50-406, Reflex

Transmission

Shifter(s):

Shimano, 1 x 8 spd, twist

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Tourney TX

Crankset:

Forged 6061 aluminum, 52T

Cassette/Freewheel:

Shimano 8 spd, 11-30T

Bottom Bracket:

Two-piece

Chain:

8 spd

Pedals:

Folding, alloy body

Shifter Cable & Housing:

Bells & Whistles

Bell:

Aluminum

Kickstand:

Deluxe center mount

Clip System:

Magnetix 2.0

Luggage Socket:

Yes

Front Light:

Opt: Deluxe LED

Rear Light:

Opt: Deluxe LED

Fenders:

Opt: RP Chromeplastic, stainless hardware

Rack(s):

Optional

*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.