HSD S8i

Enormously Useful. Surprisingly Smaller.

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$3,799

Bosch® Active Line Plus motor with Purion display
400 Wh battery for a range of up to 110 km (69 mi)
Custom Suntour suspension fork
Shimano® Nexus 8 internal-gear hub
Magura® MT4 hydraulic disc brakes
Gates Carbon Drive® CDX belt
Abus® keyed-alike frame lock
Fits riders from 150 to 195 cm (4’11” – 6’5”)
Fits one Thule® Yepp Maxi, Yepp Nexxt Maxi, or Bobike® GO Maxi child seat—no adapters needed

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Black

Tundra

20" wheels

Electric

Top-Tier

A balanced mix of smooth riding and agility—without feeling twitchy. An upright position to see over traffic and a sensitive suspension fork for comfort make it suitable for touring as well.

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Product Reviews

BIKE BILD

The HSD is a master of versatility, all tested functions are well-engineered and thought through.

Ebiketips

The HSD you’d buy just as a city workhorse, and then eventually you’d realise that it was capable of doing 90% of the journeys your car did.Read more

4.5 stars

WIRED

Tern’s folding, compact commuter ebikes have gotten even better.
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A cheaper e-bike will get you to your destination. But a bike like the Tern HSD will get you there reliably, day after day, and the ride will be so much better thanks to the higher quality components and better engineering of the entire system.

Ebiketips

Riding the bike is simplicity itself.

Electrek

The HSD comes in multiple flavors designed to hit a wide range of price points. The most advanced version even offers automatic shifting thanks to a new partnership with Enviolo.

Elektrobike

With the new HSD, Tern has created an interesting e-bike which forms a convenient combination of compact dimensions and high load capacity—and which rides harmoniously and comfortably.

aktivRadfahren

A balanced mix of smooth riding and agility—without feeling twitchy. An upright position to see over traffic and a sensitive suspension fork for comfort make it suitable for touring as well.

WIRED

Tern’s small, fat wheels and low rack means that it has a much lower center of gravity than the average electric cargo bike. It’s also shorter than the average road bike, which makes it much easier to maneuver and to store.Read more

Karl

The Tern HSD is an exciting mixture of compact and cargo bike — and tailor-made for urban use.

Specifications

General Info

Color:

Black

Tundra

Wheel Size:

20" wheels

Speeds:

1 x 8

Weight:

25.4 kg (55.9 lb)

Folding Size:

163 x 40.5 x 86 cm (64" x 15.9" x 34")

Folding Time:

5 sec

Frame Sizes:

One size

Gear Inches:

31" - 95" (2.47 - 7.56 m)

Distance: Seatpost to Handlebar:

Min: 490 mm (19.3"); Max: 590 mm (23")

Distance: Saddle to Pedal:

Min: 690 mm (27.2") Max: 1050 mm (41.3")

Suggested Rider Height:

150 - 195 cm (4'11" - 6'5")

Max Gross Vehicle Weight:

170 kg (374 lbs)

Max Rider Weight:

120 kg. (264 lbs.)

Frame

Frame:

Tern HSD, 6061-AL, patented design, Tern sliding dropouts, EFBE Tri-Test approved: 170 kg

Fork:

Suntour custom for Tern, 1.5" tapered Chromoly steerer, 32 mm stanchions, Thru-axle, 70 mm travel, EFBE tested for 170 kg

Cockpit

Handlepost:

Tern Physis 3D (G2), 3D forged, 5 patented technologies, 12°, 290 mm

Stem:

Tern Andros (G2), adjustable, forged construction, patented technology

Headset:

Tern Flux Pro Taper, 1.5", angular contact bearings, Physis integrated

Handlebar:

Tern Sweep, 6061-AL, Tern Andros adapted

Grips/Bar Tape:

Ergon

Saddle:

Tern HSD

Seatpost:

Tern Telescope, 34.9/30.9 mm, 2014-AL

Seatpost Clamp:

Tern Collar, 6061-AL, 2pc

Brakes

Front Brake:

Magura MT4, hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotor

Rear Brake:

Magura MT4, hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor

Brake Levers:

Magura, hydraulic

Brake Cable & Housing:

Magura, hydraulic

Wheels

Front Wheel:

Tern Atlas H, cargo wheel

Rear Wheel:

Tern Atlas H, cargo wheel

Front Hub:

Novatec, Thru-axle, sealed bearings

Rear Hub:

Shimano Nexus 8

Spokes and Nipples:

Stainless steel

Rims:

Tern Atlas H, wide 35 mm

Tires:

Schwalbe Big Ben, 55-406, RaceGuard puncture protection, ECE-R75 ebike certification

Transmission

Shifter(s):

Shimano Nexus 8

Crankset:

Tern HSD custom, Gates CDX CNC machined beltring

Cassette/Freewheel:

Gates CDX, precision CNC machined cog

Bottom Bracket:

Motor integrated

Chain:

Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt

Pedals:

Urban with non-slip surface

Shifter Cable & Housing:

Shimano

E-System

Motor:

Bosch Active Line Plus (Gen 3), max speed 25 kph (EU); max speed 20 mph (US)

Battery:

Bosch PowerPack 400

Display:

Bosch Purion, 4 mode selectable, walk assist

Range:

42 -110 km (26-69 mi)

Bells & Whistles

Bell:

Aluminum

Chainguard:

Gates integrated

Kickstand:

Ursus, rear mount

Luggage Socket:

Combo Mount

Front Light:

Tern Valo 2.1, 45 lux/190 lumens

Rear Light:

Herrmans H-Trace, for eBike

Fenders:

SKS, stainless hardware

Rack(s):

Atlas H rack, Atlas Rack Mount, 6 point mounting

Accessory:

ABUS 5650L, keyed-alike with Bosch battery

*Note: These are our standard model specifications. The bike's weight and folded dimension may not include racks and fenders. The specifications for your country may differ slightly. We do our best to ensure that the specifications listed here accurately reflect the exact parts found on our production bikes. However, component changes do occur for various reasons and there may be brief delays on site updates. We reserve the right to make component changes without prior notification, which may cause discrepancies with the information listed on the web.

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