A folding bike solves the problems a regular bike can’t: it rides the train and the bus with you, tucks under your desk instead of locking up outside, stows in an apartment closet, and fits in a car trunk without a rack. Clever Cycles has specialized in folding bikes since 2007, and Tern is one of the brands we know best — we build, fit, and service the full range.

This guide walks through every Tern family we carry so you can find the one that fits your life. Riding somewhere far from Portland? No problem — we ship folding bikes across the country.

The Link is the folding bike most people picture: quick-folding 20″ wheels, an upright, confident ride, and a telescoping handlepost that fits a whole household of riders on one bike.

• Folds in about ten seconds for the bus, the train, or the hall closet.
• Rack- and fender-ready for real commuting in real weather.
• Best for daily commuters, multimodal riders, and first-time folders.

Examples we carry: the value-packed Link B8, the go-to Link C8 and Link D8, and the low-maintenance Link D7i with an internally geared hub and dynamo lighting.

Prefer the feel of full-size wheels? The Node rolls on 24″ wheels and the Eclipse on 26″, so they ride like conventional bikes — stable, smooth over rough pavement, and roomy for taller riders — yet still fold flat for the closet or the car trunk.

• Bigger wheels smooth out potholes and hold speed better than small-wheel folders.
• A natural fit for taller riders who find 20″ folders cramped.
• Best for riders who want one bike that rides “normal” but stores small.

Examples we carry: the Node D8 and the Eclipse D16, with higher-spec Eclipse models available to order.

The Vektron is what happens when a folding bike stops acting like a compromise: a genuine Bosch mid-drive e-bike that still folds in about ten seconds. It flattens hills, shrugs off headwinds, and its sturdy rear rack even takes a child seat or panniers — real utility in a package that fits in a car trunk.

• Bosch mid-drive power — the same motor family trusted on our cargo bikes.
• Removable battery charges at your desk or in the kitchen.
• Best for hilly commutes, longer rides, and anyone who wants to arrive fresh.

Examples we carry: the Vektron Q9, the fourth-generation Vektron P5i, and the sporty Vektron S10.

Fold at the bus stop, board with everyone else, and unfold at the other end — a folding bike turns transit, carpools, and park-and-ride into one seamless trip. At work it slides under your desk instead of gambling on a street rack, and at home it lives in a closet, not the hallway. No roof rack, no hitch, no worries.

The right accessories make the fold even more useful. The Stow Bag slips over a folded bike for discreet transit rides and clean car trunks, while the suitcase-style AirPorter Slim lets a BYB check onto a flight like regular luggage. Racks, baskets, and bags round out the kit — browse all Tern folding accessories.

A folding bike has more moving parts than a regular bike — it deserves expert hands. Every Tern we sell is professionally assembled and safety-checked by our mechanics, never shipped in a box of parts. We fit the bike to every rider who’ll share it, teach you the fold before you leave, and our service department keeps the hinges, cables, and drivetrain dialed for years. No Oregon sales tax, financing available, and we ship folding bikes across the country.