Tern Verge X11 review

Does a new wheel size and top-end spec justify a spend of £2,400 on a folding bike? Oswin Grady tested this speed-injected folder to find out

Tern Verge X11 folding bike

Tern Verge X11 folding bike

Cycling Weekly Verdict

At £2,400 you’d like the Tern to tick all of the boxes for a folding bike. But the thing with folding bikes is that even though they're exceptionally clever, they are by definition a compromise. The bigger wheels make for a faster, more 'proper bike' ride feel – but the downside is the compromise on folded size. So while the Tern didn’t feel like the perfect folding bike for a commute involving public transport, it would be brilliant for someone with limited storage space at work or home who is looking for a fast, fun and good-looking folder.

Reasons to buy
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    Rides fast, like a standard hybrid

Reasons to avoid
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    A bit cumbersome when folded

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Tern Verge X11 frame

Tern’s Verge X11 is built around a 22in wheel size (451mm) – meaning that although it’s a long way off the standard 700c you’d find on a road or hybrid bike, it’s larger than your average folding bike.

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