Selecting the Right Clubhouse for Your Family
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This article mentions third-party child seats that are not manufactured by Tern. Please note that child seat designs might change, and that their manufacturers may choose to maintain the same product name even after the design has changed.
For your safety, always consult with your bike dealer, or with the child seat manufacturer or reseller, to make sure you have the right seats to safely carry your kid(s).
With an extensive ecosystem of accessories to suit your needs, Tern cargo bikes and electric cargo bikes help you tackle day-to-day tasks without ever needing to reach for your car keys. Now, if you’re looking to use your bike for school drop-offs or playground runs, you’ll also need a passenger system that includes seating, handhold, foot support, and foot and leg protection to safely transport the little ones.
Our line of Clubhouse carriers contribute to the framework for a reliable and safe passenger system. In this article, we’ll introduce the different Clubhouse models and their intended passenger setup, which bike models they are compatible with, and some useful accessories you may be interested in. Let’s get started!
Contents
- An overview of the Clubhouse lineup
- For 1 child passenger: Clubhouse Mini
- For 2 child passengers: Clubhouse
- What other Tern accessories can I use with the Clubhouse carriers?
- Lastly, here are some ways to jazz up your Clubhouse
An overview of the Clubhouse lineup
Our Clubhouse carriers are passenger rails that turn the upper deck of your bike’s rear rack into an enclosed, supportive cabin for your kids to enjoy the ride from. These carriers are made of strong aluminum tubings that provide a sturdy handhold for bumps and turns on the road, and are designed with extended side rails for added hand protection.
The Clubhouse lineup is available in two sizes: Regular, which fits up to two kids, and Mini, which fits one kid.
For 1 child passenger: Clubhouse Mini
The Clubhouse Mini is the smallest among the Clubhouse family, created especially for our compact cargo bikes such as the HSD, Quick Haul, and Short Haul. With 400 x 400 mm of interior space, it’s the perfect-size kid corral for single-child families—first with a compatible child seat for younger children, then with a Clubhouse Backrest and Clubhouse Seat Pad as they grow.
The Clubhouse Mini is available in two versions, each designed to carry a child while also catering to different passenger needs:
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| Ideal for | HSD, Quick Haul, Short Haul | |
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Does your bundle of joy come in two? For families looking to carry two kids by bike, we have the regular-size Clubhouse to handle double the cuteness.
For 2 child passengers: Clubhouse
The Clubhouse is especially created for families who wish to carry two kids on larger Tern cargo e-bikes like the GSD, Orox, and Quick Haul Long. It comes with an interior space of 600 x 400 mm that can be expanded by swapping the Flat Bar for the Child Seat Expansion Bar to support up to two rack-mounted child seats. Parents have the freedom to choose from a wide range of child seat models for their little ones, including Bobike GO Maxi, Urban Iki rear seats, and Thule Yepp Maxi and Nexxt Maxi. For bigger kids who have outgrown their child seats, use the Clubhouse Backrest and two Clubhouse Seat Pads to create comfortable, cushioned seating.
Clubhouse models at a glance
Over the years, we’ve introduced several generations of the Clubhouse carrier. If you’re shopping in stores or browsing the second-hand market, this summary will help you understand the differences and choose the right one to fit your bike model and carrying needs:
| Clubhouse Gen 4 | Clubhouse Gen 3 | Clubhouse+ (discontinued) | Clubhouse Gen 1 (discontinued) | |
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| Ideal for | GSD (all generations), Quick Haul Long, Orox | GSD Gen 1 & Gen 2 only | GSD Gen 1 only | |
| Maximum number of passengers | 2 | |||
| Includes opening side rail | Yes | No | No | No |
| Includes seat pads & backrest | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with 2 child seats | Yes—see compatible child seats | Yes—only Thule Yepp Maxi (version 1) | No | |
| Recommended add-ons | Orox:
GSD Gen 2 & Gen 3, Quick Haul Long:
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What other Tern accessories can I use with the Clubhouse carriers?
As part of Tern’s vast ecosystem of accessories, all Clubhouse carriers are designed with a modular approach to allow riders to mix-and-match accessories and build setups tailored to their needs. Here’s a couple of accessory options you may want to consider to enhance the safety and convenience of your little passengers.
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Red Nitelight Rear and amber Nitelite Side bike lights enhance rider and passenger visibility on the road for added safety. | The Sidekick Seat Belt allows kids who have outgrown their child seats to buckle up for the ride with you. | The RidePouch bike bag attaches to existing bottle cage mounts, providing a handy place to stash snacks and ride essentials. |
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Lastly, here are some ways to jazz up your Clubhouse
No matter which Clubhouse passenger bar kit you choose to go with, let your kids take part in decorating it to truly make it their seat of honor. With bar tape coming in all sorts of colors and patterns, stickers, attachable toys, and other trinkets made for bikes, there’s bound to be something that makes them feel extra special each time they climb into the Clubhouse. Or, get your creative juices flowing—like our clever GSD rider Max Elman, who designed a super fun Clubhouse-mounted bubble machine for his kiddo! Just make sure to keep safety on your mind and have everything secured so they don’t fly off during your ride.
We hope you found this article useful in helping you determine which Clubhouse carrier is right for your family—nothing makes us happier than seeing families creating lasting memories on bikes!
Happy riding with the whole gang!
For more information on available passenger setups for your Tern bike, visit our Passenger Guide.
P.S. Our passenger-carrying accessories, including all Clubhouse models, are also perfect for hauling groceries or anything you may need for tackling errands when the kids are away at school. Check out our Cargo Guide for some setup ideas!
