If you have space constraint or lacking a garage to store your bike, why not consider Tern foldable bikes which are classy, sleek, ergonomic, speedy and fun to ride? Best of all, of course, is that they are compact and require minimal storage space.
To shed some light on this bike manufacturer, the following blurb is taken from their web site (
http://www.ternbicycles.com/two-new-tern-bikes-win-eurobike-awardand) and shown here for your ease of reference:-
"We are Cyclists. We’re a pretty varied collection of personalities but we all share the fundamental belief that cycling is central to a healthy sustainable future. So although we use our bikes in different ways — weekend rides with our kids, triathlons, BMX competitions, or every day commuting to work — we all share the same love of cycling.
We are Diverse. In the age of the Internet and open borders, people and ideas are co-mingling with stunning speed. Our company is a reflection of this diverse new world, a richly chaotic crash of different ethnicities, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, that ensures that our point of view is seasoned by many different kinds of eyes and our product, tested in all kinds of conditions. We have team members throughout the world, in offices in Taipei, Taiwan; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Humboldt, California; Bend, Oregon; London, England; Turku, Finland; Stuttgart, Germany; Shanghai, China; and Schaffhausen, Switzerland — just about every time zone. Twenty-four hours a day, in some part of the world, we are designing, testing, and riding our product.
We are Environmentally-minded. A commitment to sustainability is central to who we are. It starts with the product we make — bicycles — which are the ultimate high efficiency vehicle. It also extends to how we make our products — made from quality materials and designed to be serviceable rather than land-fillable. And we are constantly searching for ways to reduce our impact, like minimizing packaging, specifying recycled cardboard, and reducing use of harmful chemicals like chromium. It also extends to how we all get to work — 15% of us now get to work by bike or walking; 75% of us take bus, train or scooter; and only 10% of us drive to work. But we can still do a lot better, and that’s something we’ll be working on.
We are Committed to improving things. We will give at least 1% of our profits, every year, to environmental or social causes. We all want to live in a world with clean water, clean air, and safe food. But with things going the way they are, it’s getting harder and harder. We need to work to protect our planet and we need to support the individuals and groups that are bearing the brunt of that responsibility.
We are Tern."
To the uninitiated, foldable bikes aren't made for the fast lane. Tern bikes will change that perception -- they are matter-of-fact high performance bikes and by no means lightweight in their category.
Be blown away by the following 2 reviews of Tern bikes:-
Tern Verge X10 - Lightweight Folding Bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6Nsf6-_aAs
Tern Verge X30h Folding Bicycle Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXpq9iI51kw
And, if like me, you have been wandering why they call themselves "Tern", here is an extract from their web site to enlighten us:-
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"It turns out that the Arctic Tern has many qualities that are also important to bicycles and transportation. These are aspects that we aspire to with our brand, our company, and our products.
The Arctic Tern is a marvel.
It is small and lightweight, both of which are good for transportation efficiency, and which we strive to emulate with our products.
It flies an average of 71,000 km per annual migration, or nearly 2.5 million km in a lifetime: the longest distance travelled by any animal. Completing the same distance on a bicycle would require riding at an average commuter speed, every waking hour, everyday, all year long.
It is relatively long-lived, having a lifespan of more than 30 years. For a company, we think that would be a pretty good start.
It mates for life, which means the Arctic Tern values reliability and long-term relationships. These are values upon which we also place high import.
It is a social animal that shows concern for its companions. We expect the same from all members of the Tern global family.
Although not endangered, its global migratory habits make it susceptible to a range of climate issues. We are sensitive to the impact we have on the planet and believe bicycles can help stem the tide of climate change."
Tern is an inspiration for this life which we all share on planet earth. It's our turn to turn our life up and do our part for a better tomorrow.
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