THE NATURAL
The Node D8 is the workhorse of our Around-Town bike family. With big wheels, comfortable tires, and swept-back handlebars, it’s as comfortable and solid as a Dutch city-bike, but it folds down small—in 10 seconds flat.
- New colors and updated styling
- 8-speed drivetrain for all the range you need in the city
- Shimano Claris derailleur for reliable shifting and durability
- Swept-back handlebars offer an upright and comfortable riding position
- Andros™ handlebar stem for tool-free riding position adjustments on the fly
- Includes integrated Freelance™ Fenders and Freight™ Rack
- Schwalbe Big Apple tires with Kevlar puncture protection
- Folds in under 10 seconds for storage or transport
- Optional integrated lighting with electricity-generating hub
SPEEDS |
1 x 8 |
WEIGHT |
13.3 kg |
GEAR INCHES |
2.64 - 7.67 m |
FOLDING SIZE |
39 × 86 × 84 cm |
FOLDING TIME |
10 sec |
FRAME SIZES |
One size |
DISTANCE (SEATPOST TO HANDLEBAR) |
67 - 73 cm |
DISTANCE (SADDLE TO PEDAL) |
79.5 - 105 cm |
SUGGESTED RIDER HEIGHT |
148 - 195 cm |
MAX GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT |
120 kg |
MAX RIDER WEIGHT |
105 kg |
FRAME |
Tern Node, aluminum, OCL+ joint, 2 patented technologies |
FORK |
Integrated, hi-tensile steel |
HANDLEPOST |
Tern Physis 3D (G2), 3D forged, 5 patented technologies, 12°, 290 mm |
STEM |
Tern Andros, adjustable, forged construction, patented technology |
HEADSET |
Flux, cartridge bearings, Physis integrated |
HANDLEBAR |
Tern Sweep, 6061-Al, Tern Andros butted |
GRIPS/BAR TAPE |
Velo ergonomic, lock-on |
SADDLE |
BioLogic Como DLX |
SEATPOST |
SuperOversize, 6061-Al, micro-adjust clamp |
SEATPOST CLAMP |
SuperOverize, 6061-Al |
FRONT BRAKE |
V, aluminum, linear spring |
REAR BRAKE |
V, aluminum, linear spring |
BRAKE LEVERS |
V, aluminum bracket/lever |
BRAKE CABLE & HOUSING |
Anti-compression housing, slick cables |
FRONT HUB |
Aluminum; Opt: Shimano 1.5W dynamo |
REAR HUB |
Formula, 8 spd cassette, QR |
SPOKES AND NIPPLES |
Sapim Leader, stainless steel |
RIMS |
Doublewall aluminum |
TIRES |
Schwalbe Big Apple, 50-507, puncture protection, Reflex |
SHIFTER(S) |
Shimano,1 x 8 spd, trigger |
REAR DERAILLEUR |
Shimano Claris |
CRANKSET |
Cold-forged 6061 aluminum crank arms, hand-polished |
CASSETTE/FREEWHEEL |
Shimano, 11-30T, 8 spd |
BOTTOM BRACKET |
Cartridge, sealed bearings |
CHAIN |
8 spd |
PEDALS |
Folding, alloy body |
SHIFTER CABLE & HOUSING |
SP |
BELL |
Aluminum |
KICKSTAND |
Deluxe center mount |
CLIP SYSTEM |
Magnetix 2.0 |
LUGGAGE SOCKET |
Yes |
FENDERS |
Freelance, stainless hardware |
RACK(S) |
Tern Freight Rack; Max load weight: 25 kg |
*Note: These are our standard model specifications. The bike's weight and folded dimension may not include racks and fenders. The specifications for your country may differ slightly. We do our best to ensure that the specifications listed here accurately reflect the exact parts found on our production bikes. However, component changes do occur for various reasons and there may be brief delays on site updates. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web.