Discover how to safely carry all your essentials with Tern cargo bikes. Learn about weight limits and the best accessories for your purpose with our comprehensive cargo guides.
We care about your safety and comfort. Learn how to carry passengers on your Tern cargo bike with our easy-to-follow guide. Stay within weight limits and select the appropriate accessories for a safe and enjoyable ride.
If you're interested in getting an e-bike, this is probably a question you have asked yourself. The short answer is yes, electric bikes are as safe as can be. Provided of course, safety has been a priority in each step from the design stage of the bike, to the moment your local bike shop does a pre
E-bikes and electric cargo bikes are valuable machines, and their size and visibility can attract unwanted attention when left unattended in public. That's worth being aware of, but it's not a reason to worry. With a few good habits and the right tools, preventing e-bike theft starts with simple
At Tern, we take the design and development of accessories just as seriously as we take bike design. Our in-house product development team puts every accessory prototype through rigorous testing, identifying potential problems and testing in a wide range of weather conditions.
Electrifying your acoustic Tern bike may seem like a good idea, but it's not. It's unlikely to yield desirable results and poses serious safety risks. Instead, invest in a purpose-built e-bike and let your Tern bike be the best version of itself.
We believe in building e-bikes as vehicles, not toys. That's why we choose Bosch motor systems for maximum reliability, safety, and longevity. With natural-feeling e-assist and expert service, a Bosch e-bike is an investment that will last for years to come.
Major standards & certifications relate to eBike safety—which ones cover the electrical system to protect you from battery fires and electrical hazards, and which ones ensure the bike is strong and reliable enough for carrying cargo and passengers?
Riding an e-bike bike places loads of stress on the frame, fork, brakes, and wheels. You need higher quality components to ensure a smooth stable ride when riding at speed, and to help you be able to stop on a dime, in rain or shine.
Tern bikes meant for carrying heavier loads all come with proven structural integrity. Learn about how we put our cargo and passenger-carrying bikes through rigorous testing to ensure they're safe and reliable up to their claimed load limit.
One of the biggest dangers posed by an unsafe e-bike is fire hazards. You should always choose a UL 2849-certified e-bike system and battery when purchasing an e-bike.