Thread by @LdnOntBikeCafe

Our big shipment of @ternbicycles arrives on Thursday! Can't wait to get you out on one, they're unbelievably fun to ride, electric, or analog... Who wants a preview thread? 🧵
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Let's start with this: what model are you most excited about?

Let's start with the flagship GSD (Get Stuff Done). It's worth its weight in gold, with the ability to carry two kids in comfort and style inside the optional Clubhouse Fort, and comes equipped with the Bosch Cargo Line motor standard. londonbicyclecafe.com/bike-store/ter…

The GSD comes with a second battery slot built-in, so if you need extra juice, adding more power is a snap! The payload of the GSD is second-to-none, rated to 200 kg (440 lbs), meaning you answer yes to "what do you have in there, rocks?" and still get where you need to go.

As a true car replacement, the GSD shines. You never feel like you're "missing" something - you're just out having fun. It comes in four different spec packages, with six beautiful colour options, too.

One of the things we love about the GSD is the optional @CarbonDrive belt system. Replacing your chain with a belt on your everyday ride is a sure ticket to lower-maintenance, and silent travel. Highly recommended for everyday riding.

Pricing ranges from $6,999 (Amazing platform that can let you do it all) to $12,599 (High-grade specs with Rohloff Hub, Dual Battery, @CarbonDrive). Demo on the floor, with stock models arriving this week!

I've ordered the GSD R14 (Rohloff, Gates, Double Battery) for our family, and I can't wait to ride to Port Stanley on Turbo mode and still get beat there by @london_chrisp on his race bike.

The @ternbicycles HSD (Haul Stuff Daily) is the punchy younger sibling of the GSD. It's able to do *nearly* everything the GSD can, but comes in a more compact package, and has some special tricks up its sleeve, too. londonbicyclecafe.com/bike-store/ter…

Biggest differences from the GSD? Only one child fits on the back (no Clubhouse Fort, either), only one battery can be mounted at a time, and total payload is a still very respectable 170 kg (374 lbs). Oh, and it's a little more than half the price of GSD, and parks like this 👇.

HSD has some special tricks, too. The highest spec model, the S+, has *fully automatic shifting* from Enviolo, and both the S+ and S00 come standard with our beloved @CarbonDrive system.

Who is the HSD for? It fulfills so many great niches, it's great for a lot of things. The Tern Accessory page is overwhelming, so whether you want to carry kids, groceries, camping/adventure gear, books, or a second small adult, it has you covered. ternbicycles.com/ca/accessories…

Want to take HSD with you? Its handlebars fold down conveniently, so it tucks into the side of a wagon or SUV. It comes with a built-in trailer hitch mount, so towing a trailer is a breeze.

To be completely honest, I like riding the HSD without any accessories at all. It's fast, and fun, and powerful, and just a phenomenal bike to ride. It puts a smile on your face, and wind at your back every time you take it out.

If you're looking for real-world use cases, ask @AndrewHunniford about it next week. His HSD is on the Thursday shipment and I think he's jumping for joy to get his hands on it... dat belt drive, tho...

Let's shift gears (there are only so many bike puns), and check out the BYB (Bring Your Bike), @ternbicycles's super premium folding bike. It folds fast and small, rides like a full size bike, and like Tern's other bikes, can be accessorized to the max! londonbicyclecafe.com/bike-store/ter…

Why should you jump on a BYB in 2021? Because vaccines and traveling are going to be a thing again soon, and riding around Niagara's vineyards on a bike is something everyone should experience.

The BYB folds into tiny spaces, making it ideal for travel in trains, small hotel closets (remember those?), and easy to fit into a hatchback for a weekend getaway, "let's take the bikes" becomes a trivial thing to do.

The BYB rides brilliantly (not just brilliantly for a folding bike) & comes perfectly equipped for everyday riding. There are so many accessories that fit the BYB, with its clever rear rack (you didn't even notice it until I wrote that, right?) and front carrier options, too!

The BYB has two option package: we recommend the P8 at $1,899 for most people, but if you're into super-premium stuff, the S11 might be for you!
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Finally we get to the @ternbicycles Link - we think it's the most versatile bike in the Tern lineup. We're stocking three models this year: the A7 (with fenders), the C8, & D7i. If you've never thought about a folding bike for your everyday ride, let's go: londonbicyclecafe.com/bike-store/ter…

Bikes under $1000 are going to be difficult to find this year. Our store absolutely specializes in this niche, but last year we were mostly sold out by mid-July. This year is going to be more challenging, apparently. bicycleretailer.com/opinion-analys…

The Tern Link provides an incredibly fun and functional bike in a small folding package. Its 20" wheels are zippy, and nimble, but still stable at speed, and the aluminium frame is lightweight and easy to handle (especially great for apartments!)

There are three different models of Link that we'll carry. The A7 is the least expensive, and at $775 we don't know that there's a better bike at that price. Our A7's come with fenders included (because who wants a skunk stripe?) and we know you'll have fun zipping around town.

You can accessorize the A7 with a rear rack if you want, but we think the real value in the link is the *front* rack options. In particular, the Luggage Truss allows you to carry your gear in front of you, keeping an eye on it while you ride! ternbicycles.com/ca/accessories…

The second model we'll carry is the C8. It's a nicely equipped bike for $1099, with a rear rack & fenders as part of the package. It adds a bunch of the new & exciting Tern tech like Physis 3D Handlepost, while enabling all the great accessories/luggage storage options of the A7.

And finally the complete package is the Link D7i, which comes fully equipped with dynamo lighting (Tern Valo), 7-speed Shimano Nexus IGH, and a fully enclosed chain. $1599, this is the real deal for heavy use!

So there's our main @ternbicycles lineup for the year. We're thrilled to have them on board as our newest brand, and those of you who managed to get one of the earliest bikes that arrived over the winter, we know you're feeling lucky!
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Link | BYB | HSD | GSD

All our demo models will be available starting *next* weekend, February 20. You can book a test ride or sales consultation here: londonbicyclecafe.com/bike-repair-se…

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
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We have one last model up our sleeve that's not even on the web store yet... coming soon is the Tern Vektron Q9! It's a folding Bosch-powered e-bike that lets you bring it wherever you want to go! ternbicycles.com/ca/bikes/471/v…

Sometimes video is the perfect medium, absent a bike in front of you in store... here's the introduction to what Vektron can be in your life!

Gorgeous design, Atlas rack for easy child-carrying, and folds into a tiny package to store out of sight of bike thieves, too. Someone clever called this the "sleeper" hit bike of 2021, and we couldn't agree more. Vektron is perfect for a LOT of families and individuals.

Folds in 10 seconds; total payload (rider and cargo) 125 kg / 275 lbs.
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Demo Vektron is on our Thursday shipment, too. Can't wait to try it out and tell you more about it!

Here's the real end of the thread about @ternbicycles. We can't wait to see these zipping around the streets of #LdnOnt this summer - on your adventures #ToTheGroceryStoreAndBeyond! #LdnOntBike

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This thread is so ridiculously long already, what's another post, because I forgot to add pictures of the CLUBHOUSE FORT exclusively for the new GSD! It will be available to try on our demo model soon, but it's basically the best thing since sliced bread. ternbicycles.com/en/support/kb/…