Inside Tern

Explore the story, ideas, and values that shape every bike we built.

一切源自於一個需要解決的問題

在空間有限、人口密集的城市中,我們看到了對摺疊單車的需求——能夠放進小型公寓,並應用於繁忙通勤中。設計這些單車的過程讓我們學會如何在最小的佔地面積下發揮最大效用﹔如如何在挑戰性的負重下保持穩定,並確保每一次騎乘都安全且愉快。這些經驗塑造了我們對電動單車與貨運單車的設計理念,使我們成功打造出同時滿足家庭與個人騎士,於城市穿梭需求的車款。隨著產品線不斷擴展,我們始終秉持相同的熱情,持續創新,幫助人們更自由地移動,過上更美好的生活。

The Big Idea

Bikes won’t solve everything, but they’re a pretty great place to start. They have the power to change how people move, connect, and care for the world around them. Just like cities bring people together, Tern bicycles bring together what we believe is essential for better, sustainable transportation: proven safety, durability, versatility, and real-world practicality.

Our Name

We named ourselves after the Arctic tern, a little bird known for lifelong partnerships and record-breaking journeys. After tossing around a room full of ideas—and maybe a beer or two—it just felt right. After all, we’re here to build lasting relationships and bikes made to go the distance.

Our Mission

As the tern travels great distances and stays connected, we strive to help create communities that are livable, inclusive, and sustainable by making cycling open to all.
2011 - 2015
2016 - 2020
2021 - Present
Tern Bicycles Born
Jun 2011
Tern Bicycles 誕生

在 Florence Shen 與隊長 Joshua Hon 的帶領下,憑藉其在摺疊單車領域的專業,Tern Bicycles 以 5 大平台、共 21 款車型正式登場,為城市移動方式帶來嶄新的視角。

Verge Duo Wins Red Dot Design Award
Apr 2012
Verge Duo 榮獲 Red Dot 設計大獎
Eclipse X20 and Swoop Duo Win Eurobike Awards
Jul 2012
Eclipse X20 與 Swoop Duo 榮獲 Eurobike 大獎
Bike #100,000 Ships Out
Aug 2013
第 100,000 部單車正式出貨
Tern Partners with Xtracycle to Launch Cargo Node
Sep 2015
Tern 夥拍 Xtracycle 推出 Cargo Node

Tern 與 Xtracycle 的 Cargo Node Kickstarter 募資計劃成功,證明了市場對摺疊式或迷你單車的需求,並透過解決車身尺寸與收納空間的挑戰,為 GSD 的誕生鋪平了道路。

Kickstarter for Bosch-Powered Vektron Goes Live
Oct 2016
搭載 Bosch 動力系統的 Vektron Kickstarter 專案正式上線

Tern 在 Kickstarter 上推出 Vektron:一款結合頂級摺疊技術與全球頂尖電動驅動系統的摺疊式電動單車。

Tern Unveils the First GSD
Aug 2017
Tern 發表首款 GSD

GSD 開創了「緊湊實用型(Compact Utility)」電動單車類別,在與一般單車相同長度的驚人小巧車架中,結合了強大的載重能力與適合家庭使用的多元性。

#BikesForBusiness Kicks Off
Nov 2018
#BikesForBusiness 正式啟動

Tern Business 致力協助各類組織將貨運電動單車引入日常營運,同時為經銷商提供各類宣傳及銷售材料,助其成功開拓企業客戶。

Tern Announces Its Smallest Folding Bike: BYB
May 2019
Tern 發表旗下最迷你的摺疊單車:BYB

Tern 透過 BYB展現在摺疊單車設計上的持續進化,並推出新一代超緊湊型城市單車。

Tern Launches HSD
Jul 2019
Tern 推出 HSD

Tern 的第二條多功能緊湊型貨運電動單車產品線 HSD,體積小巧,但配備強大的載重能力,專為日常通勤及貨運而設計,可承載遠超一般單車的重量。

Tern Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Jun 2020
Tern 慶祝創立 10 週年
Tern Goes Off-Road With Orox
Feb 2024
Tern 以 Orox 進軍越野領域

隨著 Orox 的上市,Tern 推出了一個全新的冒險貨運單車類別,車款設計堅固耐用,能征服任何地形,隨時滿足全地形冒險及重載運輸的需求。

Orox Wins Eurobike Gold Award
Jul 2024
Orox 榮獲 Eurobike 金獎
Tern Establishes Tern ZE
Jan 2025
Tern 成立 Tern ZE

Tern 在德國科隆設立首個歐洲分銷子公司 Tern ZE GmbH,於當地備貨並提供單車、配件與零件產品。

GSD S10 Wins Eurobike Award
Jun 2025
GSD S10 獲得 Eurobike 大獎
Tern Introduces Industry-First Warranty Transfer Program
Aug 2025
Tern 推出業界首創的保修轉讓方案

Tern 的保修轉讓方案讓原車主可將剩餘保修期輕鬆轉移給新車主,充分展現 Tern 對產品品質的信心,也使其成為業界少數提供完整長期支援、突顯車款長期價值的品牌之一。

Our Values

R.I.D.E. These core values shape our decisions and bring our community together. They don’t always lead to the easiest path, but they lead to the right one.
Respect
For ourselves, for others, and for the planet.
Integrity
Do the right thing what we promise.
Development
Continuously improve ourselves, our products, and our company.
Excellence
Aim high. Then aim higher.

Together, for a Better Future

Making bikes is about building a better future, one that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Our global, distributed team reflects this vision, with people from all backgrounds working across countries including Finland, France, Germany, Taiwan, and the USA, united by a shared purpose. Through our Good Werx Program, we donate at least 1% of net profits each year to causes we believe in. And with every bike, we hope to take another small step toward that future.