Inside Tern

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

一切都始於一個值得解決的問題

在空間有限、人口密集的城市中,我們看見了對折疊自行車的需求——它必須能輕鬆收納於狹小公寓,並適應繁忙的通勤生活。設計這些自行車的過程,也讓我們學會如何在最小的體積中發揮最大的實用性、穩定地承載各種負載,並確保每一次騎乘都安全又愉快。  這些經驗進一步形塑了我們在電動自行車與貨運自行車上的設計理念,使我們能打造出同時滿足家庭與個人騎乘者城市移動需求的車款。隨著產品線持續擴展,我們始終秉持同樣的熱情:持續創新,幫助人們更自由地移動,並過上更好的生活。

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
6 月 2011
Tern Bicycles 誕生

在 Florence Shen 與隊長 Joshua Hon 的帶領下,憑藉其在摺疊自行車領域的專業,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
4 月 2012
Verge Duo 榮獲 Red Dot 設計大獎
Eclipse X20 and Swoop Duo Win Eurobike Awards
7 月 2012
Eclipse X20 與 Swoop Duo 榮獲 Eurobike 大獎
Bike #100,000 Ships Out
8 月 2013
第 100,000 輛自行車正式出貨
Tern Partners with Xtracycle to Launch Cargo Node
9 月 2015
Tern 攜手 Xtracycle 推出 Cargo Node

Tern 與 Xtracycle 成功的 Cargo Node Kickstarter 募資計畫,證明了市場對摺疊式貨運自行車的需求,並透過解決城市騎行中關於車身尺寸與收納的挑戰,為 GSD 的誕生鋪平了道路。

Kickstarter for Bosch-Powered Vektron Goes Live
10 月 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領先電動傳動系統的摺疊式電動自行車。

Tern Unveils the First GSD
8 月 2017
Tern 發表首款 GSD

GSD 開創了「緊湊型多功能(Compact Utility)」電動自行車類別,在與一般自行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彈性。

#BikesForBusiness Kicks Off
11 月 2018
#BikesForBusiness 正式啟動

Tern Business 協助企業將貨運電動自行車導入日常營運,並為經銷商提供必要的行銷素材,協助觸及商務客戶。

Tern Announces Its Smallest Folding Bike: BYB
五月 2019
Tern 發表旗下最小的摺疊自行車:BYB

透過 BYB,Tern 展現其在摺疊自行車設計上的持續進化,並推出新一代超緊湊型都市自行車。

Tern Launches HSD
7 月 2019
Tern 推出 HSD

Tern 的第二條緊湊型貨運電動自行車產品線 HSD,體積小巧卻具備驚人的能力,為日常使用而設計,能載運遠超一般自行車的載重。

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

隨著 Orox 的推出,Tern 引入全新類別的「冒險型貨運自行車」——為隨時征服各種地形、承載所需一切而打造。

Orox Wins Eurobike Gold Award
7 月 2024
Orox 獲得 Eurobike 金獎
Tern Establishes Tern ZE
1 月 2025
Tern 成立 Tern ZE

Tern 在德國科隆設立首個歐洲配銷子公司 Tern ZE GmbH,於當地備貨並提供自行車、配件與零件。

GSD S10 Wins Eurobike Award
6 月 2025
GSD S10 獲得 Eurobike 大獎
Tern Introduces Industry-First Warranty Transfer Program
8 月 2025
Tern 推出業界首創的保固轉移方案

保固轉移方案允許原車主將剩餘保固轉移給新車主,使 Tern 成為少數提供完整長期支援並凸顯其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.