Has Tern fixed their problem with the frames breaking? I want a Verge S8i
04-28-17, 09:12 PM
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On the frame reliability issue... Last year my frame was recalled and replaced. It wasn't cracked, and I was reluctant to submit to the inconvenience of the replacement process. Tern twisted my arm a bit and I complied.
The new frame has internal bracing forward of the frame joint which appears designed to prevent the cracking problem.
The other improvement in the frame is the frame hing pivot. It is a single rod instead of the two bolts inserted from opposing ends of the pivot. This should eliminate the hinge pin failures that have plagued early Tern frames.
I'd buy another Tern today if I were in the market. The Verge S8i would be a strong favorite... I only wish it had the Alfine 11-speed hub. I suspect the 8-speed hub is used to keep the price down. It's a good hub, but I like the 11-speed which gets its oil changed every 600 miles or so.
Steve
Attached: 1) view of the under-side of the frame showing the weld for the internal gusset plate, 2) view through the vent hole in the front frame half showing the gusset plate, 3) the new frame installed.
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04-29-17, 05:31 AM
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Has Tern fixed their problem with the frames breaking? I read that the problem was bad and people have been injured because the frame snapped in half with no warning. I want the Tern Verge S8i really bad because it seems like the perfect bike for me. Compact enough, belt drive for low maintenance, etc. If there is still a problem with Tern bikes then I would have to pass up my dream bike. All I need is a folder that is compact, with a belt drive, fast, comfortable, low maintenece, and I can ride for distances of 5-50 miles daily. I looked at Montague bikes but they are not compact even though it is classified as a folder. Feels are too big and I wouldn't be able to take it to the bus or subway. I would get a Brompton or Bike Friday but I heard they aren't good for long distances.
My Verge P9 snapped in two back in May this year leaving me with quite bad injuries! Luckily I was on a quiet road when it happened...
08-01-17, 08:34 AM
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Snoraa sorry for that. But lets focus on one thread and sort this out for you, instead of posting in 3 ? different ones, which are years old ..
