New 2017 Tern mini velo
08-10-16, 04:24 AM
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New 2017 Tern mini velo
http://www.foldingstyle.net/2016/07/tern-bicycle-mini-velo-series-latest.html?m=1
08-10-16, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dezzie
http://www.foldingstyle.net/2016/07/tern-bicycle-mini-velo-series-latest.html?m=1
08-10-16, 04:51 AM
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Wonder if they are going in a new direction after all the frame problems as these seem far nicer.
08-10-16, 06:30 AM
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japanese market only
japanese market only, i am afraid
08-10-16, 07:59 AM
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oh my that actually looks amazing! and I really like the aero frame models it's just downright sexy! We won't be seeing these in North america though as hot as they look.
EDIT: seems like they are doing full sized non folding bikes too with a collab project: http://www.ternbicycles.com/insidete...ons/roji-bikes
but to me full sized hipster bikes are a very busy market already and you'd have to have something really unique to stand out among the massive crowd in this category.
EDIT: seems like they are doing full sized non folding bikes too with a collab project: http://www.ternbicycles.com/insidete...ons/roji-bikes
but to me full sized hipster bikes are a very busy market already and you'd have to have something really unique to stand out among the massive crowd in this category.
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08-11-16, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
08-11-16, 10:35 AM
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That's a hot MiniVelo.......There has to be a way besides going to Japan.
08-19-16, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sibkey
great but small( even in 50 size
08-19-16, 08:53 PM
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I'm generally not a fan of Tern styling but that is one nice bike
08-20-16, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sibkey
great but small( even in 50 size
09-02-16, 04:51 PM
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I take it you've located the new Tern minivelo? Looks AMAZING!!! Have you given it a test ride? I would hope so,...
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No, bro. It's an image from a Tokyo bike shop. They haven't made it to the Lands below the Winds (SEAsia) yet...
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I take it you've located the new Tern minivelo? Looks AMAZING!!! Have you given it a test ride? I would hope so,...
09-02-16, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
No, bro. It's an image from a Tokyo bike shop. They haven't made it to the Lands below the Winds (SEAsia) yet...
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Originally Posted by Abu Mahendra
japanese market only, i am afraid
09-08-16, 10:18 PM
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Well, it's either the fork or the head-tube which has to be lengthened to make the geometry jibe. Tern chose the former, probably to save money, and not have to manufacture a new 451 fork. A possible upshot is that now with a 'regular' size fork, there may be more front rack options. I will definitely drop by BRU or MBS to test ride the next time I pass through Sing (which may be in a week)...
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but.. why..
09-11-16, 09:00 AM
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Nice bike. Very typical of some of the mini velo styling you see around Tokyo. If anyone really has a desire for one I don't mind freight forwarding stuff. Of course you have to deal with your own customs/taxes/duty etc for your country from JP. My fee is a 6 pack, 12 pack, or even a 24. Depending on your level of "must have it'ness" 
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Originally Posted by RayB
Nice bike. Very typical of some of the mini velo styling you see around Tokyo. If anyone really has a desire for one I don't mind freight forwarding stuff. Of course you have to deal with your own customs/taxes/duty etc for your country from JP. My fee is a 6 pack, 12 pack, or even a 24. Depending on your level of "must have it'ness"
09-12-16, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Azreal911
Becareful what you are offering RayB! you might get FLOODED with messages now because of the amount of neat stuff that's in Japan and not available anywhere else.
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Originally Posted by dezzie
Wonder if they are going in a new direction after all the frame problems as these seem far nicer.
09-22-16, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GAZ082
It's been like 3 years since the frame-gate and yet people insist about that.
