Tern Eclipse X20 Ninja - folding bike Review Video

[@nycewheels]

Thank you. The slightly larger 24" wheels make a big difference in speed and still keep it very portable, much smaller than a 26" folder. The Eclipse X20 is the perfect bike to take on the bus or toss in the trunk of your car and take to the park for a few fast loops. -Bert

[@nycewheels]

Agree, this is one of the nicest looking high performance folders ever, well done Tern. -Bert

[@keithlim1075]

Nice intro on Tern X20, looks great to hop on, it is not a basic model and will spare some time getting use to know more on Tern Technology bike

[@nycewheels]

You have to see it in person, its a piece of art. The 24" wheels make it really fast, darn close to a full blown road racer. -Bert

[@nycewheels]

Yep, one of our favorites yet! -Miles

[@nycewheels]

True, the polished aluminum and black of the Eclipse S11i is a real classic. -Bert

[@nycewheels]

Thanks John, more video's to come. We're filming a new video for the Stromer Elite Electric Bike next thurs I believe so keep an eye out - Jack

[@nycewheels]

Yep, you can find it on our website in the Tern accessories section. -Miles

[@nycewheels]

The Dahon MU Uno and Dahon Speed Uno are single speed bikes with coaster brakes. The most compact is the Brompton at 21x22" but doesn't have coaster brakes.

[@jaypeexbexsmilin]

Your videos are always informative and well structured. Thanks for putting time and effort in them.

[@flpirate1]

Beautiful looking bike.I want one. Great video,Thanks

[@glorious_help]

It's perfect in any way for me. quality, design, weight, great folding.

[@ibrooksdb9]

Firstly, many thanks for all the time you take to make these videos. They are hugely informative and interesting to watch. Secondly, could you make a video about the new Tern Eclipse X22 which has just been released.

[@cookingconfessions]

Just got my hands on one of these babies and its Sweeeeeet!! If am you are used to riding very high quality bikes you will fell right at home on this. The build quality and level of components are just as good as you are hoping them to be. I have had it out on a couple of rides and I like to reply to a few questions that I often see floating around about these bikes. Is it fast? Yes - its reasonably fast, but not AS fast as a road bike. Claiming that it is is marketing BS. Is it agile - YES - and much more so than a 27" racer or 29"mtb. I am 6"3 so is it big enough for me? Absolutely, but you will not get that Aero position because the reach is not long enough for that. I particular went for the Eclipse rather then the Verge due to my height. 24" to me is a great compromise in my view and that is why I hunted down a nice second hand version of this exact bike. The 26" is just too big for folding an commuting. Is it fun? Very much so! And the funny thing is that I have some pretty cool bikes in my garage but the TERN is the one that turn heads - There is something so appealing about the design - its just pretty! Any down sides? Well on this version you compromise on discs brakes, BUT in all honesty I do like disc breaks but I dont recall ever having problems with stopping power with older bikes I have owned that had V-breaks or even cantilever or older roadbike breaks. Today people will claim that only disc brakes can stop in rainy weather but I now for a fact that that is not the case. These brakes are more than fine! This is cool bike to own and I am so happy I finally managed to acquire on, making my work commute but train/bike that much more cool and fun.

[@MrPip1975]

Loving the folding bike reviews, the best on youtube by miles!! Any idea whether the Tern Eclipse can hold a big guy? I'm 6'4" and wanted to check...

[@nycewheels]

It is in between the X20 and X30 at around $2200 at time of writing. (I don't like posting prices here because they do go up over time and it gets confusing.) -Bert

[@mirandusings]

If this had the s11i's paint job and fenders, this would be my dream bike.

[@joelafountaine260]

*Nice and easy to fold and unfold. I like the **Latest.Bike** of it components and so far it rides pretty well in pavement-ed trails*

[@Dragon21Studios]

Cool, I had a 26in tire bike and that's just too big for me, I'm 5'5 so a 24in tire bike fits pretty well. This one looks quite interesting, I'm just checking out folding bikes for now, before I think about getting one.

[@nycewheels]

Dragon21Studios Thanks for watching! Let us know if we can help your search in any way. Good luck! - Paul

[@tomofnorthcal]

A+ on the bikes design and paint job!

[@slyfoxlover]

Such a nice bike, would be really fun to go to work on it! :D

[@nycewheels]

The Speed Uno is one of our best selling bikes, you could get 4 or 5 bikes for the the same price of the Eclipse Priate Ninja and outfit your whole familly : ) -Bert

[@diegosvega]

Make a video for the Eclipse Uno!!!!!!

[@ranger_who]

while the bike is folded, is it possible to have the wheels on the road and push the bike along, say for a short distance on metro platform? Or you have to lift it the whole time?

[@hironimusdambut4727]

Yu know this is my dream bike sir looks so cool. Thanks for video

[@nycewheels]

My too, always glanced over my camera thinking, hold on Peter, hold on... -Bert

[@Sashimi272]

I noticed the tires have very little if no tread at all. Wouldn't that make it kinda dangerous riding on wet pavement??? Still, another superb review. I WANT ONE!!!!

[@marktanyb]

I own the bike... the no thread is pecfectly fine on the road. no issues pushing thru.

[@nycewheels]

@Sashimi272 Mark Yibing Tan is correct, the tires are slim and don't use slim to maximize speed and minimize weight, but they grip very well and would be fine to ride on rainier days. Best - Jack

[@eunyoungchae2621]

Used it for a lawn party and it was a big splash!!!

[@mred915]

I hear NYC residents are notorious for taking cabs and subways to get from point A to point B. Not major car drivers, but this may be presumptuous on my part. A bike like this could work in a pinch if not traveling long distances from home to work and if the price is right can be less costly than using a car.

[@nycewheels]

New Yorkers' tastes are as multifarious as their options, but increasingly bikes are becoming a popular option to get around. The Eclipse X20 is very high-end folder, which could be ridden across the country if that's what the rider wanted to do, but there are many great bikes that are a little cheaper and totally sufficient for shorter city commutes. I would recommend the Link d8: www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-link-d8.html - Jack

[@chucksun9283]

Tern Verge series. Building a bike by yourself can save a lot of money. I had built several MTBs and folding bikes. I ride a 14'' folding bike and a 26'' Lapierre MTB at present.

[@nycewheels]

Yes, most retailers will only sell the bikes as a whole. Which Tern were you looking at?- Jack

[@jetoo93]

Nice video, a great bike. Is the rear light available separatly ?

[@konstantinos4445]

I love this bike, I am curious to know if the MTX topeak rear rack is going to fit on this beauty!

[@nycewheels]

Hi Konsta, the MTX topeak post racks will certainly fit. To which rack were you referring? - Jack

[@rezamichael7281]

Thanks for your quick response Jack. I wish I could test ride them both. I live in England and you cant get the eclipse x20 here and you guy don't send them abroad neither right? I can get the verge x20 here though, would you get this one if you could only have one foldup bike? Thanks again.

[@nycewheels]

Hi Reza, yes actually, if I could only have one folding bike it would be either the Tern Verge X20 or possibly a titanium 6 speed brompton bike: www.nycewheels.com/brompton-folding-bike-m2l-x.html - Jack

[@johnconnor2402]

That is such a sexy piece of machinery. Wow, I'm drooling.

[@nycewheels]

The eclipse line is one of the best. Have you looked into the Tern eclipse s11i? www.nycewheels.com/tern-eclipse-comparison.html - Jack

[@chucksun9283]

want to build a tern folding bike, but the frame isn't sold separately

[@Sashimi272]

I was wondering if fenders are available for this bike and water bottle rack??? You also mentioned in the review that you can install a rack either in the front, back, or both making it a true city commuter like the Eclipse S11i. is this true?

[@nycewheels]

Hi Sashimi272, yes a rack can be installed either in the front or the back of the Tern Eclipse x20 and this water bottle is compatible: www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-bottlecage.html We do not sell 24 inch fenders separately, but you should be able to find some online or through a local dealer. All the best - Jack

[@masongates246]

What would you recommend for someone that is 6'2 looking for a folding bike

[@frankleonguerrero]

As a commuter bike, are fenders available?

[@hewhodwells7543]

a beauty!

[@kokkeonglee770]

Tern Eclipse x20 is awesome. But i don't have the budget for this monster. Looking for alternative which is the new Tern Eclipse P18. Do you have any review on this?

[@nycewheels]

Hi Kok, the Tern Eclipse P18 will be a little slower and heavier than the X20, weighing 28.6 lbs and fit with a lower gear range. In my opinion, the X20 would be a better folding bike for the price. If you are interested in a cheaper alternative, I would highly recommend the Dahon Formula S18, which has great parts, is very fast and just had a price reduction: www.nycewheels.com/dahon-formula-s18-review-ef.html - Jack

[@kokkeonglee770]

NYCeWheels Hi, X20 is almost double the price of P18. Dont have that budget. And my country dont have Dahon Formula S18 :( Any other alternative bikes?

[@nycewheels]

Is the Tern Eclipse P18 available? It would represent similar quality to the Formula I think - Jack

[@DesmondCheung]

Would you recommend this bike over, say the Tern Verge X10 as a companion to a Brompton M6R? I currently love commuting to work on my Brommie, but come spring and summer, I think I'd want something faster to take on weekends. I know the X10 is a 20" bike and this is a 24" but is it worth the $400 price difference? I guess the Eclipse might be more durable and better suited to handling potholes (not that I'd purposely want to ride into one of those?) :-)

[@nycewheels]

I think the tern eclipse X20 would make a great companion to the Brompton- much faster than the Tern Verge X10, fit with great components, and you're right, the 24 inch wheels really make for a smoother ride over rougher terrain. - Jack

[@fazzynone1]

The red light thingy, is it like when you take break it will turns on?

[@nilejones2426]

Also on your website it says "fastest folding bike on the market" does that refer to actual speed or how fast you can fold it

[@nycewheels]

This is referring to the speed of the bike itself. The Eclipse X20 has gear inches 25 to 107, allowing it to go faster than most other folding bikes which are geared lower. But If you're looking for the fastest folding bike for the price, the Dahon Formula is just as fast as this one and just had a price drop. Definitely worth checking out: www.nycewheels.com/dahon-folding-bike-formula.html - Jack

[@DerrickLow2]

Ur videos r really cool. U deserve more subscribers

[@haon2205]

Thumbs up for this in 2022

[@noMotive]

Hi NYCeWheels. How well does X20 joint do on hills around 7-11% grade (or higher)?

[@nycewheels]

Hi noMotive, the X20 has an excellent frame and a very wide gear range for climbing. If needed, you should be able to stand up on the pedals and really crank on the bike to get up inclines at a good pace - Jack

[@jonahbert111]

I like 20" bikes, as the range of available tires is broader, particularly things like quality and puncture resistance. Also, smaller is lighter and more aero by default. Just put more teeth on the chainring. Same with the 451 wheel, fine for out and out racing as for tire selection, but in general I am not happy with the available tires. I like wider and puncture resistant tires as they are more street practical. 451 tires / rims are often too narrow and vulnerable.

[@Marco.fm.73]

Hi. I am 174 cm tall and 190 lbs. Will I look awkward in this, or should I just go with the x22. Thank you.

[@nycewheels]

Well considering the rider in the video is about 190cm, I think you'll look just fine on it ;)

[@Marco.fm.73]

NYCeWheels thank you for the reply. That's really great to hear. :-)

[@ernieduco2336]

Wow my dream bike...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheNikolaos1994]

hello,i am looking for a bike like this...you know a folding one for the city...i wonder what is the riders height?i mean,i am a little tall and i worry about the thing it might be uncomfortable for me to ride this and also it might be a little bad looking,you know i worry that the bike may look like a toy when i am riding it and i dont whant that...so can you help me?can you suggest me anything?i am 1.91 cm tall and 85 kilos....

[@nycewheels]

Hi, the rider in this video is 6' 2" with an inseam of 36 inches. At your height you should be fine on most folding bikes. The Tern Eclipse X20 is a great bike for daily commutes, is very fast, and also features very nice components. Unlike most folding bikes which have 20 inch wheels, the eclipse features 24 inch wheels which make this bike very comfortable to ride. Let us know if you have more questions, or feel free to visit the page on our site: www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-eclipse-x20.html - Jack

[@helboundking]

Wat size are the spokes rear tire?

[@monkeydog8681]

So the question is. How much does it weigh in kg?

[@nilejones2426]

I need a really fast but inexpensive folding bike what should I get?

[@nycewheels]

Hi Nile, I would recommend the Dahon Vector p8, which is fast and light and has a compact folding size as well. Here's a link to check it out: www.nycewheels.com/dahon-folding-bike-vector-x10.html - Jack

[@DavidReason-ko5kx]

I've been riding this bike for about a month kzbin.infoUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.

[@rezamichael7281]

Could you compare the verge x20 and eclipse x20? Thanks

[@nycewheels]

Hi Reza, both the eclipse x20 and Verge X20 have extremely high quality components, but the Tern Verge X20 is a step above the eclipse. The Verge is lighter weight, at just 20.5 lbs compared to 23.6, and uses SRAM red components that are top top quality. The Verge will also have a smaller folding size as it uses 20 inch wheels instead of 24 inch wheels. The Eclipse however will be slightly faster due to it's larger wheels and higher gear range. More information at the link: www.nycewheels.com/tern-eclipse-comparison.html - Jack

[@mirandusings]

What's with Peter always calling it "Carl Shulz" Park?

[@207Richy]

Do these have a handle to push them around in the folded position?

[@nycewheels]

Hi Carl, the Tern Eclipse X20 cannot be rolled in folded position. Many Tern bikes however can be fit with a rack which allows the bike to roll on it's side as shown here: www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-trolleyrack.html The Brompton folding bike would be another to check out: blog.nycewheels.com/brompton-airplane/ - Jack

[@nycewheels]

In my experience, it's just a hard name to pronounce without mumbling. -Miles

[@hussinali8245]

I like to have high performance on road. What kind of tern bike that suitable for me. I need speed

[@nycewheels]

Any Tern bike with an X in the name will have very high performance.

[@mirandusings]

Haha, fair enough. It just finally hit me this time when he said the name right in front of the sign.

[@EvendimataE]

do you really need that much gears for a 20 inch wheels?

[@nycewheels]

Because the wheels are smaller on folding bikes, they are geared a little higher so that they feel like regular bikes to ride. You're right many riders don't need so many gears, and there are a wide range of bikes with 3-7 speeds, but the Eclipse caters more towards those who really appreciate a bike with great parts, and great transmission that is responsive at faster speeds. - Jack

[@nycewheels]

Its so much fun, you'll forget about work. -Bert

[@tpacalypse]

Interested. How much is this bike?

[@You-Toober]

*Tern Eclipse X20 Ninja* www.nycewheels.com/tern-folding-bike-eclipse-x20.html

[@ryanhandoyo465]

would this fit me im 4,11 or 5

[@xbeensx]

I like the dahon speed uno most

[@owenchuarbx]

No stand?

[@koolstup]

I was just scared that bike was going to go over that bridge...ouch

[@wolf8900]

Farmosa bike from taiwan 32km speed in normal use

[@Georgeqaws]

Price $2200. Probably about $3000 after shipping and taxes.

[@nycewheels]

Ah but don't forget, no sales tax if you ship out of state, and we just happen to be offering free shipping on X20: www.nycewheels.com/free-shipping-current-offers.html - Jack

[@chosenjuan1]

my dream bike..

[@nycewheels]

Thank you for watching! Let us know if you have any questions! - Jack

[@nycewheels]

way cool

[@AdAnthony1]

cool

[@canvids1]

would not have that bike long living in my city. It would be stolen in the first week, if that long.

[@nycewheels]

Theft is always a worry for bikes that look this nice. I use a thick chain lock like this: www.nycewheels.com/33nychainlock.html but even these can be cut. The only sure way to protect your bike is to take it inside with you, one of the advantages of folders as they are so much more compact. Thanks for watching! - Jack

[@erni3lkp]

By the spec, ain't going be affordable

[@nikos-giorgos]

Sort of...kind of...like...like... its like...Right.

[@nycewheels]

Thanks for watching! The Ninja leaves us speechless as well ; )- Jack

[@janadiaz4424]

Can you give me a folding bike?Im here in PHILIPPINES

[@bt7153]

sram force on folding bike lol

[@nilejones2426]

I need a really fast but inexpensive folding bike what should I get?

[@nycewheels]

Hi Nile, sorry for the late response, I must have over looked it. We're you able to find a folding bike that worked for you? My recommendation would be the Dahon Vector P8 - lightweight, fast, but cheaper than most other folders that feature its level of quality. Here's a link if you would like to check it out: www.nycewheels.com/dahon-folding-bike-vector-x10.html Best - Jack