Product Guides


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The HSD Gen 1 compact cargo bike may be small, but it can still haul a good amount of stuff with an MGVW of 170 kg. Learn about its load capacity, recommended accessories and setups, trailer use, and helpful tips for carrying cargo.
August 4, 2026

The Doghouse Mini: What It Is and How to Build It
Like you, we consider dogs to be part of the family too, which is why we created the Doghouse Mini pet carrier system for your Tern cargo bike. Learn about the accessories it involves, how to build one, and tips for safely riding with your dog.
February 24, 2026

Using a Child Seat on the HSD Gen 1
The Tern HSD Gen 1 compact cargo bike fits 1 child seat on its sturdy rear rack. Learn about compatible child seats like those from Thule and Bobike, how to use them with panniers, recommended safe passenger setups for your young kid, and more!
December 26, 2025

Using a Child Seat with the NBD
Not only is the NBD a comfy e-bike to ride, it can also carry a young kid on its sturdy rear rack. Check out our recommended child seats and accessories for the NBD, plus some safety tips to ensure a safe and comfortable ride for you and your kid.
February 11, 2026

Tern NBD Accessory Guide
Outfit your NBD electric bike with practical Tern accessories like front racks, panniers, bags, baskets, and even pet carriers to make grocery shopping and running errands a breeze, and see which child seats are compatible for carrying your little one.
February 25, 2026

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With a Max Gross Vehicle Weight of 140 kg and designed to carry front and rear cargo, the Tern Short Haul compact cargo bike hauls way more stuff than a typical city bike. Learn about its cargo capacity and available accessories in this article.
August 4, 2026

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Tern Short Haul cargo bike is designed to safely carry one passenger on its rear rack, but it’s possible to carry a second young passenger on a front-mounted child seat. See our recommended accessories and safety guidelines for carrying passengers.
July 27, 2026

Using Child Seats on the GSD Gen 2
The Tern GSD Gen 2 cargo bike fits up to 2 child seats on its sturdy rear rack. Learn about compatible child seats like those from Thule and Bobike, how to use them with panniers, recommended safe passenger setups for young kids, and more!
June 8, 2026

Using Child Seats on the GSD Gen 1
Looking to carry young kids on your Tern GSD Gen 1 cargo bike? Check out our guide for compatible child seats including those from Thule and Bobike, tips on how to use them with panniers, recommended safe passenger setups, and more!
December 19, 2025

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Want to know how to carry up to 2 kids or an adult passenger on your Tern GSD Gen 1 cargo bike? Check out this guide for recommended passenger setups, accessories for passenger safety and comfort, weight and safety guidelines to follow, and more!
August 28, 2025

Towing a Trailer with the HSD
If you want to tow a trailer with your Tern HSD cargo bike, we've got you covered. Read on to learn about compatible trailer hitches (such as the Weber EH Hitch and options from Thule and Burley), weight limits, safety tips, and more!
July 15, 2026