“As an industry we need to step forward to create new business models, otherwise we are disrupted by others,” says Tern team-lead Joshua Hon. – Photo Bike Europe
Interview

Tern team-lead Joshua Hon: 'The industry needs other business models'

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Folding bikes stood at the heart of Tern Bicycles when the company started in 2011. However, over the years, they have evolved into a supplier of transportation bicycles in any kind of form. "We even created the new category compact cargo bikes, which are in our vision more practical in future cities," says Tern team-lead Joshua Hon.

Dr. Hon showcasing Speed Technology.Sponsored
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Sponsored Dahon introduces Speed Technology for lighter, faster, and more...

Dahon, a global leader in folding bicycles, recently introduced a revolutionary Speed Technology, a frame design that enhances the frame stiffness of bicycles in such a way that improves riding efficiency and speed.

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Sponsored Dr David Hon: folding bike pioneer, enhancing the future of urban...

Folding bike manufacturer Dahon chaiman Dr. David Hon has developed a patented technology called Deltec for all new Dahon bikes. This technology empowers folding bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.

Hornback Founders Nishith Parikh & RajKumar Kewat have developed a full-sized diamond frame folding e-bike. - Photo Satnam Singh
Financial

Mahindra & Mahindra invests in Indian e-bike startup Hornback

HYDRABAD, India - Automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra was among the first to invest in intelligent mobility solutions start-up Hornback. The new entrant is now introducing one of the world's first, full-sized diamond frame folding electric bicycles on the market, the X1.

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Sponsored Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in...

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

The BYB P10 measures only 33 x 80 x 50 cm. – Photo Tern
Innovations & products

Tern makes folding bike even smaller

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern has made its small folding bikes even smaller. The BYB P10 comes with a patented TriFold compact frame design incorporating two hinges. "In folding bike design, the challenge is always to create something that folds usefully small but that you actually want to ride," stated Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.

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