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Tern Bicycles and electric drivetrain manufacturer Bosch are collaborating to create a compact folding e-bike.
"E-bikes are fundamentally transforming the way people get around in cities," stated Josh Hon, Founder and Team Captain of Tern. "They flatten hills, make headwinds disappear, and reduce commute times – that’s why people love them. Still, they’re nearly impossible to transport by car or local public transport. And most e-bikes are difficult to store in downtown apartments, leaving them vulnerable to theft. The Elektron solves these issues."
The Elektron is a Bosch e-bike that the brand says folds to the smallest size of any bike in Tern’s lineup. Thanks to the 300Wh Bosch battery, riders can expect a range of between 50 and 100+ kilometers on every charge. With a low-step frame and a patented adjustable stem, the Elektron is adaptable to facilitate sharing among family and friends–anyone from 140cm – 195cm.
The all-new Elektron platform integrates eight patented Tern technologies, like the adjustable Andros stem and ultra-stiff Physis 3D handlepost. The Elektron’s main frame joint is the new OCL+, a heavy-duty update of Tern’s OCL design, overbuilt to exceed ISO4210 and EN15194 testing requirements. The bike features Deore hydraulic disc brakes and an integrated 150 lumen Valo 2 light, for 24 hour visibility.
"The Tern Elektron is the happy marriage of everything we love about a Bosch e-bike, and our expertise in folding technology," continued Hon. "By making a quality e-bike truly portable, we’ve created a product that will convince even more people to ride more regularly. For those of us in the bike trade, you might know how hard it is to get your significant other to agree to let you add another bike to the stable," continued Hon. "But it took only a few rides for my wife agree almost immediately to adding the Elektron. It is that good and that fun."
Tern will debut the Elektron at the Fall trade shows, starting with Eurobike 2016. Dealers and Consumers can stop by the Tern booth at B4-406, or the Tern demo booth at DA-501, test ride the Elektron.
The Elektron is expected to be in Tern dealer shops across the globe in Spring 2017.
