Inside Tern
Explore the story, ideas, and values that shape every bike we built.
It All Started With a Problem Worth Solving
In crowded cities where space is limited, we saw a need for folding bikes that fit into small apartments and busy commutes. Designing those bikes taught us how to maximize utility while minimizing footprint, carry challenging loads with stability, and keep every ride safe and enjoyable. These lessons shaped our approach to electric bikes and cargo bikes, allowing us to create models that meet the demands of urban mobility for families and individual riders alike. As our product line grows, we remain driven by the same passion to innovate and help people move freely and live better.
The Big Idea
Our Name
Our Mission
Headed by Florence Shen and Team Captain Joshua Hon and leveraging its folding bike expertise, Tern Bicycles debuted with 21 bike models across 5 platforms, offering a fresh take on urban mobility.
Tern and Xtracycle’s successful Cargo Node Kickstarter campaign proves demand for folding cargo bikes, paving the way for the GSD by solving size and storage challenges in urban cycling.
Tern introduces the Vektron on Kickstarter: a folding electric bike that combines best-in-class folding technology with the world’s leading electric drivetrain.
The GSD pioneers the “compact utility” e-bike category, combining powerful cargo capacity and family-friendly versatility in a surprisingly small frame that’s no longer than a standard bike.
Tern Business helps organizations bring cargo eBikes into their daily operations and empowers dealers with the materials to reach business customers.
With the BYB, Tern demonstrates its ongoing evolution in folding bike design, introducing the next generation of ultra-compact urban bikes.
Tern’s second compact cargo e-bike line, the HSD, is small yet remarkably capable, designed for daily use and able to carry far more than a regular bike.
With the launch of Orox, Tern introduces a new category of adventure cargo bikes—built to conquer any terrain, anytime, and carry everything one needs.
Tern launches Tern ZE GmbH, its first European distribution arm based in Cologne, Germany, to stock bikes, accessories, and parts locally.
The Warranty Transfer Program allows the original bike owner to pass the remaining warranty to a new owner, making Tern one of the first brands to provide full long-term support and highlight the lasting value of its bikes.
Our Values
Together, for a Better Future
