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How to Safely Carry Passengers on the HSD Gen 2

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 08:07
This article refers to HSD Gen 2 bikes. If you’d like to carry passengers on the HSD Gen 1, click here. If you’d like to learn more about carrying cargo on the HSD Gen 2 instead, check out this article.ContentsWhat is the Tern Passenger System?What is...
5 Reasons to Ditch Your Car for an E-Bike
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5 Reasons to Ditch Your Car for an E-Bike

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 07:30
To read it in other languages, click here.Depending on where you're from, the idea of going car-free might seem radical. After all, many of us are immersed in an incredibly car-centric culture every day.But the idea of ditching the family car—or cutting way back on usage—...
Why Bosch Motors Drive Tern E-Bikes
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Why We Use Bosch E-Bike Systems

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:34
Have you noticed more types of e-bikes on the roads and trails where you live? If not, they’re likely coming soon. E-bikes are surging in popularity worldwide, and new models are springing up left and right.If you’re an e-bike newbie who wants to get in on the action, the options can be...
Tern Non-Electric Bike Buyer’s Guide
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Tern Non-Electric Bike Buyer’s Guide

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 13:55
At Tern, we make bikes and accessories for all types of riders. As you’re browsing through our collection, you may find that choosing a Tern bike that suits both your wants and needs is not an easy task! But whatever your requirements are, rest assured that we always strive to get the right...
Tern E-Bike Buyer’s Guide: Motors and Classification
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E-Bike Buyer’s Guide: Motors and Classification

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 02:37
Now that you’ve embarked on a quest to find an electric bike, you may realize that dipping your toe into the ocean of e-bikes can be a little overwhelming. There’s a plethora of e-bikes on the market these days, and they all come with their own features to try and win you (and your wallet) over....
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How to Safely Carry a Passenger on the Tern Short Haul

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 09:01
The Short Haul’s extra-strong, extra-long rear rack is optimized to carry one passenger, in or out of a child seat. To do so safely, you’ll need to follow two principles: Understand and respect the bike’s passenger-carrying limits, and select the appropriate passenger accessories for your needs....
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How to Safely Carry a Passenger on the Quick Haul

Fri, 12/26/2025 - 08:25
The Tern Quick Haul cargo ebike’s extra-strong, extra-long rear rack is optimized to carry one passenger, in or out of a child seat. To do so safely, you’ll need to follow two principles:Understand and respect the bike’s passenger-carrying limits, and select the appropriate passenger accessories...
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Pannier Adapter Gen 1: What it is and Who Needs It

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 14:00
This article refers to the Pannier Adapter Gen 1.If you want to use your GSD to carry a kid in a child seat and also a pair of cargo-hauling panniers, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.We'll cover the following topics in this article:What is the...
What You Need to Know About E-bike Battery Safety
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What You Need to Know About E-bike Battery Safety

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:42
At Tern, we make customer safety a top priority and only use e-bike battery systems with the most advanced technology and rigorous testing. In a worsening climate crisis, more people are turning to sustainable modes of transportation like electric bikes and electric cargo bikes. It’s easy to see...
How We Test Our Cargo and Passenger-Carrying Bikes for Safety
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How We Test Our Cargo and Passenger-Carrying Bikes for Safety

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:42
Whether you're using our electric bikes, cargo bikes, or electric cargo bikes to carry your kids or just to have fun, we want you to be safe. We believe bikes everywhere should adhere to high safety standards to ensure they are fit for use. So while making cool bikes is important to us, making safe...
How to Spec and Build a Safe Electric Bike
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How to Spec and Build a Safe Electric Bike

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 10:25
Starting from the design stage, we have your safety in mind. We want our e-bikes to feature a low center of gravity, making for easier handling and providing a super stable ride, no matter what the haul. We also design step-thru frames to make it a breeze to get on and off the bike, while also...