A Great Commuter Bike - THAT FOLDS?! Tern Node D7i Folding Review

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An overview and quick review of the Tern Node D7i folding commuter bike and why I think it’s so amazing.
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Пікірлер: 64

  • @antonomaseapophasis5142
    @antonomaseapophasis51429 ай бұрын

    Cobblestones. The Node D7i is a folding bike for riding on cobblestones. The 24" diameter wheels reduce the jarring effect, and are more stable on steep declines (especially when wet). I use it in Paris, perfect to store in my ground floor tiny apartment where no bike racks are available. Easy to put in a car for trips. It would be the ultimate perfect bike with a Gates drive belt.

  • @Flyingramses
    @Flyingramses3 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video, thank you. Has really helped me to focus on Tern as my next bike choice 👏🏻👍🏼

  • @bomchickawahwaaaaah
    @bomchickawahwaaaaah Жыл бұрын

    Great video and explanation, thanks for sharing. Your video and explanation certainly has me interested in this brand now.

  • @fender1000100
    @fender1000100 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. The Tern Node D7i is AMAZIING. I've never had to service this bike in 2 years. Aside from changing the tires to Vee Speedsters. After the Schwalbes wore out. Which made it even faster and more comfortable. It's a wonderful bike.

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Glad you are liking your bike :)

  • @claudechopin6738
    @claudechopin67382 жыл бұрын

    This was really helpful, thank you!

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @Chrisb8s
    @Chrisb8s Жыл бұрын

    I love my Tern Node. I actually got it years ago from REI AS A RE branded rei bike. (33%off members sale was a steal). I have Health issues and bought a Swytch kit and it’s e powered now. :). Super sturdy awesome folding bikes. Mine is at least 8years old now and solid as a rock. I just ordered a new magnet and rubber latch. That’s it. It is amazing

  • @mmfarrington
    @mmfarrington3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so jealous of your beautiful greenways! Even your narrow bike lanes seem like a luxury compared to what we have out here in the NYC area. Roads were neglected during the pandemic and it's now completely hazardous for narrow tires - thankfully the GSD's fat tires have made city riding less nerve wracking!

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, god love the 2.0+ tires on most of the Terns!!! We are moving to Durham, NC which also has questionable roads...

  • @fender1000100

    @fender1000100

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Yes theyre smooth and hold the road beautifully. And there's not alot of difference in bike speed. I've run 1.1 schwalbe duranos on my folder in the past. And 2 inch Vee Speedsters. And on average my loss in speed was less than a mile per hour. BUT my change in comfort and stability went up considerably.

  • @alialtinbasak2679
    @alialtinbasak26792 жыл бұрын

    question: why not make a full suspension folding bike that folds at the swingarm pivot?

  • @zensascha8690
    @zensascha86903 жыл бұрын

    I’m falling in love.

  • @raymondong4504
    @raymondong45042 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, this looks like a great cheaper alternative to the verge s8i. Can you attach a child seat onto the rear rack to carry along a child?

  • @DJKISSchitown
    @DJKISSchitown3 жыл бұрын

    I have the D7i and LOVE IT!!! The 24 inch wheels is what I wanted as the 20 inch wheels get TOO small for me. I just miss riding in a city with my bike. I also have the ride pocket and love it. It is convenient. Which bag was on the rack on the back?? Another question..I was always told to change gears only while moving, does it hurt the gears of you change when not riding?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey hey! 1. The DryGoods Bag 2. I find on an internal geared hub it is helpful to pause your pedaling, opposite of when you have a derailleur. This way there isn't torque on the inside of your hub when you are shifting.

  • @ahmadfirdausbinabdulrahman2070
    @ahmadfirdausbinabdulrahman20702 жыл бұрын

    Just subscribed

  • @gamepete30
    @gamepete304 ай бұрын

    Can we lose the fenders without effecting other components?

  • @izasas4234
    @izasas42342 жыл бұрын

    Inglés Please, one question... Can this Tern model roll once folded? Or does it not slide and you have to carry your weight to move it? Thank you!

  • @Pourovermadeeasy

    @Pourovermadeeasy

    3 ай бұрын

    It can roll once folded😊

  • @jhc6608
    @jhc66083 жыл бұрын

    I love this color and is wondering if it's still available because the color available for order come only in black unfortunately.

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Black is the only option now :(

  • @drs-Rigo-Reus
    @drs-Rigo-Reus Жыл бұрын

    Bike lanes! A must for any developped country….. of which there are few…

  • @jamesyee4143
    @jamesyee41434 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that video. Looks like y have a nice job working for Tren bikes!!! Does the lights on the D7i have a on / off swith ?? 😊

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    4 ай бұрын

    the front does

  • @b.griffin317
    @b.griffin317 Жыл бұрын

    Also for packing a folding bike to fly with: do you do anything special to pack it? How do you prevent it from damage?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    I fly with the BYB, a much smaller folder. Why the Tern BYB Folding Bike? kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4x5xM2zhrbgoZs.html

  • @RolandRides
    @RolandRides3 жыл бұрын

    What I really miss from Tern is a folding bike that can deal with 330lbs/150kg riders - or at least an option to upgrade. In Europe most public transport services allow to carry folded bikes or bikes up to 20" for free. I know that Bike Friday (US) and Bernds (Germany) offer bikes but why can't Tern?

  • @RolandRides

    @RolandRides

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just a remark: I'm asking for safety not for warranty issues. I'm happy to lose warranty or accept a higher wear and tear but I'm not happy with collapsing frames/stems while riding hence I've not ordered one yet.

  • @larryx2082
    @larryx20823 ай бұрын

    hello again, Does the chain guard on the Node D7i make a noise when the chain is going through it, or another way of asking, does the metal chain rub against the plastic? . Is the plastic guard easily replaced? Thank you.

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 ай бұрын

    It can rub more or less depending on how tight your chain is. I'm not sure about the plastic guard replacement since I haven't needed to replace mine yet :)

  • @larryx2082
    @larryx20828 ай бұрын

    I'm 5" 11", at a stop sign, would my feet hit the ground to support me while i still remain fully seating on the bike?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    8 ай бұрын

    Your height doesn’t come in to play, that’s all seat height adjustment. Ideally your toes are tippy toe so you have good leg extension when pedaling.

  • @gershon8
    @gershon8 Жыл бұрын

  • @martsvaldez7482
    @martsvaldez74822 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm really interested in the Tern Node. Would you know if this fits in the trunk of a sedan (e.g. Civic, Corolla)?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I haven’t tried it but I would think so!

  • @martsvaldez7482

    @martsvaldez7482

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Thanks!

  • @kerimdere4349
    @kerimdere4349 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. Can I fit this bike in an oversized suitcase by folding or removing it?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    There are ways to fit some of the smaller 20” bikes in luggage. I would recommend checking out the BYB if you really want to travel. kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4x5xM2zhrbgoZs.html

  • @RedBeardedRabbit
    @RedBeardedRabbitАй бұрын

    Hey, few questions: 1. What is the adjustment range of that "andros" stem? It isn't explained on the site, does it go from like... 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock? Or? 2. Why no Belt Drive? Would it cause mechanical complications for a folding bike? 3. What is the seatpost diameter? I'd like to add suspension. Also Is it "quick release"?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    29 күн бұрын

    I would say 11 o’clock (towards the rider) and 5 o’clock towards the tire.

  • @ibikeunfolded
    @ibikeunfolded3 жыл бұрын

    Ditch the bigger cameras... I have a Sony a7s3 and an Sony a7r3 and both are too heavy to vlog with. I usually leave them at home. GoPro or smaller point and shoot like the Sony zv1 or canon g7x 2 work the best. Plus I am thinking of buying a tern verge x11

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don’t need more gear. If I’m out for client work, I’ll use what I have :) Excited to hear that you are interested in the verge!

  • @b.griffin317
    @b.griffin317 Жыл бұрын

    What helmet is that? And where is the link to the dynamo light review? Thanks.

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve posted a few videos on dynamo lights! Here’s the latest: Are Dynamo Bike Lights Worth It? (And why I tried them on my Tern Short Haul) kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWiHtteBipmXn5c.html

  • @b.griffin317

    @b.griffin317

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Thanks for both replies.

  • @rtapiach
    @rtapiach2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, it's possible to carry a child seat on the rack and how much wait can carry (child seat + child)

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Technically yes, but I don’t really recommend it.

  • @rtapiach

    @rtapiach

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Thanks. Which Tern non electric bike would you recommend to carry my daughter with a child seat?

  • @jayc7431
    @jayc74312 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Very informative. Quick question, how much does this bicycle weight?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jay! About 30-32 lbs.

  • @jayc7431

    @jayc7431

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Thank you :)

  • @jayc7431

    @jayc7431

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, another question. Are the handlebars made of steel or aluminum? The reason is that I would like to install a snap-on compass to it and if steel, the compass may not work correctly. Thanks again.

  • @edway9495
    @edway94952 жыл бұрын

    I'm interested in the Verge S8i - but is it just a Gates belt and smaller wheels for double the price of a D7i?

  • @amberkrueger2536

    @amberkrueger2536

    2 жыл бұрын

    There are a number of differences - which affect the price of the two bikes. If you use the compare feature on the Tern website it will show a nice side-by-side comparison of the 2 models. The biggest difference for the cost of the Verge S8i being more expensive compared to the Node D7i is it having nicer stock components and most notable - the frame and fork are a higher quality, hydroformed alloy - Shimano hydraulic disc brakes - Shimano 8 speed Alfine hub with Gates Belt Drive. It comes down to what you are looking or in a bike and if the upgrades are worth it to you. Both are great options, but personally I can't wait to get my hands on the Verge S8i!

  • @abazaabdelmageid774
    @abazaabdelmageid7743 жыл бұрын

    I love it, I just emailed Tern team since I need to buy it. I wish they get back to me shortly! I am live in dubai and I do not know where I can fond D7i.

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Glad you like it. I only cover North America so you'll need to reach out to a dealer near you.

  • @abazaabdelmageid774

    @abazaabdelmageid774

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl, Unfortunately, there is no dealer for Tern in UAE! Can you help me pls.?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@abazaabdelmageid774 Unfortunately I can't. Have you emailed Tern?

  • @abazaabdelmageid774

    @abazaabdelmageid774

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@BikeShopGirl Yes! But still waiting for their reply!

  • @drs-Rigo-Reus
    @drs-Rigo-Reus Жыл бұрын

    Tern is not making 24’’ wheel bikes anymore? Only 26?

  • @BikeShopGirl

    @BikeShopGirl

    Жыл бұрын

    This model is 24”

  • @izasas4234
    @izasas42343 ай бұрын

    👌🌺🌺

  • @BikeShopGirl
    @BikeShopGirl3 жыл бұрын

    Who else has bike lane failures in their community? So close to helping us be safer on the road - yet somehow made it even more dangerous!

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