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Introducing the Tern RidePocket

Fri, 06/28/2024 - 07:22
We designed the RidePocket because we love cycling in cities, but we hate sitting on our wallet and keys when we ride. Saddle bags are great, but they leave all your essentials out of reach. The RidePocket sits right there on your handlepost. Your wallet, cellphone and keys are intuitively...
Towing a Trailer with the GSD Gen 2 with Tail Hitch L
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Towing a Trailer with the GSD Gen 2

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:27
This article refers to GSD Gen 2 bikes.Contents1. Dedicated Trailer MountWhere is the trailer mount located?What trailer hitches are compatible with the dedicated trailer mount?Can I use panniers or other accessories and tow a trailer with the dedicated mount at the same time?2. Tail Hitch...
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Off-Roading 101 with the Orox

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:28
The Orox is an all-weather cargo bike designed to handle tough roads and heavy loads. But while this bike excels at carrying passengers and cargo in urban environments, it's when the road ends that the Orox truly shines.If you've landed here, you either have an Orox or are considering...
27.5" vs. 29" Wheels for the Orox S12 E-Cargo Bike: How to Choose
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27.5" vs. 29" Wheels for the Orox S12 E-Cargo Bike: How to Choose

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:29
If you’re considering purchasing the Tern Orox S12 e-cargo bike, you may have noticed that it's available in two wheel sizes (27.5” and 29”). And if you already own an Orox S12, you might be thinking of the advantages of switching sizes.The Orox wheelsets, named the Atlas X27.5 and Atlas X29, each...
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How to Carry Passengers on a Tern Cargo Bike

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:43
If you're planning to use your Tern cargo bike to carry a kid or even an adult passenger, please take a moment to learn more about how you can do this safely.How to Carry Passengers on a Tern Cargo BikeCarrying passengers is easier than most people think. Just follow these two principles:Stay...
Using Child Seats on the GSD Gen 2
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Using Child Seats on the GSD Gen 2

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 02:53
This article refers to GSD Gen 2 bikes. If you'd like to use child seats on the GSD Gen 1, click here.If you want to carry young children on your GSD, you'll need a child seat or two. This article will discuss child seat compatibility and offer guidelines for safe child seat use. ...
Sidekick Wide Decks vs. Sidekick Doublewide Decks: How to Choose
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Tern GSD Gen 2 Sidekick Wide Decks vs. Sidekick Doublewide Decks

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 14:05
This article refers to GSD Gen 2 bikes.The GSD’s ultra-sturdy upper rear rack is one of the first things many folks notice about the bike—but don’t overlook what’s underneath. Your GSD’s lower decks are the key to carrying passengers and all kinds of cargo with comfort and ease.All Gen 2 GSD models...
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How to Carry Cargo on the Short Haul

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 01:57
Thanks to its extra-strong, extra-long rear rack and front Combo Mount, the Short Haul can carry way more cargo than a typical city bike.This article will explain how much you can carry, provide cargo loading tips, and introduce the Short Haul’s cargo accessory lineup.ContentsWhat is the Short Haul...
Riding a Short Haul with a Front-Mounted Child Seat
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Riding a Short Haul with a Front-Mounted Child Seat

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:52
One special passenger-carrying feature of the Short Haul is that it can support a front-mounted child seat (Tern bikes with a Physis Handlepost or Speedlifter stem cannot support a front-mounted child seat).Of course, when riding with one child it is always preferable to have the child seat...
Towing a Trailer with the GSD Gen 1
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Towing a Trailer with the GSD Gen 1

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:50
This article refers to GSD Gen 1 bikes.ContentsFrame-Mounted MethodWhat trailer hitches are compatible with the GSD frame?Where do I mount the trailer hitch?Can I use panniers or other accessories and tow a trailer at the same time?Compatibility notesThru-Axle MethodCan I use panniers or other...
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Pannier Adapter (Gen 2) Gen 2

The Pannier Adapter helps your Cargo Hold 37 and Cargo Hold 52 Panniers play nicely with a child seat in the rear position on the GSD. When using a Cargo Hold 37 or Cargo Hold 52 Pannier in bucket mode, attach the Pannier Adapter to the GSD frame and secure the Fidlock® magnetic buckle across the...
FAQ: Service for Second-Hand Tern Bikes
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FAQ: Service for Second-Hand Tern Bikes

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 14:04
If you're reading this article, you've probably bought (or are considering buying) a second-hand Tern bike or electric bike. And you're probably wondering how to get your bike serviced, or what will happen if you have any issues with your bike.Good news! Here at Tern, we are not concerned with...