Discover how to safely carry all your essentials with Tern cargo bikes. Learn about weight limits and the best accessories for your purpose with our comprehensive cargo guides.

We care about your safety and comfort. Learn how to carry passengers on your Tern cargo bike with our easy-to-follow guide. Stay within weight limits and select the appropriate accessories for a safe and enjoyable ride.

At Tern, we take the design and development of accessories just as seriously as we take bike design. Our in-house product development team puts every accessory prototype through rigorous testing, identifying potential problems and testing in a wide range of weather conditions.

Electrifying your acoustic Tern bike may seem like a good idea, but it's not. It's unlikely to yield desirable results and poses serious safety risks. Instead, invest in a purpose-built e-bike and let your Tern bike be the best version of itself.

Here’s what current and potential e-bike owners should know about when it comes to standards and certifications related to e-bike safety—which ones cover the electrical system to keep riders away from fire and electrical hazards, and which ones ensure the bike is strong and reliable enough to carry you and your stuff, ride after ride?

We believe in building e-bikes as vehicles, not toys. That's why we choose Bosch motor systems for maximum reliability, safety, and longevity. With natural-feeling e-assist and expert service, a Bosch e-bike is an investment that will last for years to come.

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.

E-bikes come advertised with a stated load limit, and it's imperative that the most crucial parts of the bike - the frame and fork - are third-party lab-tested and certified to ensure they can withstand the forces associated with the claimed weight capacity.

One of the biggest dangers posed by an unsafe e-bike is fire hazards. You should always choose a UL 2849-certified e-bike system and battery when purchasing an e-bike.

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