Product Safety


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Transform your Tern cargo bike into a weather-resistant fortress on wheels with the Clubhouse Fort and Clubhouse Fort Mini. Keep your kids dry and comfy while riding through any weather - rain or shine!
September 2, 2026

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DIN 79010 is the first standard to specify testing methods and safety requirements for cargo bikes. Learn more about how this German cargo bike standard ensures your Tern e-bike is built for the rigors of the road, even while under heavy load.
October 21, 2026

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Learn safe e-bike battery charging habits, from using manufacturer-approved chargers and keeping batteries clean and dry to charging at the right temperature. These tips help reduce risk, extend battery life, and ensure reliable performance.
October 20, 2026

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Worried about e-bike battery safety? Unsure if you’re charging your battery correctly? This article debunks common myths about charging, cold weather, lifespan, and thermal incidents, explaining why certified batteries are safer and more reliable.
October 20, 2026

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E-bikes are increasingly linked to safety concerns, but many incidents may actually involve mopeds, e-motos, and other motorized vehicles. Learn how misidentification creates confusion and unfairly impacts legal e-bike riders—and what you can do.
October 20, 2026

5 Tips to Help Keep Your E-bike Safe From Theft
E-bikes and electric cargo bikes are valuable machines, and their size and visibility can attract unwanted attention when left unattended in public. That's worth being aware of, but it's not a reason to worry. With a few good habits and the right tools, preventing e-bike theft starts with simple
September 2, 2026

How We Test Our Cargo and Passenger-Carrying Bikes for Safety
Tern bikes meant for carrying heavier loads all come with proven structural integrity. Learn about how we put our cargo and passenger-carrying bikes through rigorous testing to ensure they're safe and reliable up to their claimed load limit.
October 19, 2026

How to Spec and Build a Safe Electric Bike

Riding an e-bike bike places loads of stress on the frame, fork, brakes, and wheels. You need higher quality components to ensure a smooth stable ride when riding at speed, and to help you be able to stop on a dime, in rain or shine.

October 19, 2026

Are E-Bikes Safe?
If you're interested in getting an e-bike, this is probably a question you have asked yourself. The short answer is yes, electric bikes are as safe as can be. Provided of course, safety has been a priority in each step from the design stage of the bike, to the moment your local bike shop does a pre
October 19, 2026