Product Safety


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.
April 1, 2025

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.
April 1, 2025

Safety always comes first. Our UL 2849-certified e-bikes are rigorously tested by third parties for durability and load capacity. See here what measures we take to ensure your safety on and off the road.
March 26, 2025

Carry your little ones safely and comfortably on your Tern electric or cargo bike with our compatible child seats. Follow our 4 principles for a secure ride and check out our child seat guides for your specific Tern bike model.
April 1, 2025

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.
September 17, 2024

E-bikes are 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.
March 26, 2025

We take accessory development as seriously as bike design. Every Tern accessory prototype undergoes rigorous testing to withstand bumps, scratches, and varying weather conditions. See here how it works.
October 19, 2024

We prioritize your safety by using batteries and electrical systems that are rigorously tested by third parties. Tern's choice, Bosch’s eBike Battery System, is one of the few systems certified to UL 2849 safety standards.
March 26, 2025

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.
March 26, 2025

We design our e-bikes with a low center of gravity and high load limits for carrying kids, and also use high-quality components and Bosch eBike systems. Learn more about what goes into a Tern e-bike to ensure your safety.

March 26, 2025