QUESTION: Tern has revolutionized the experience of transportation via cargo bike with a unique design and smaller (20 inch) wheels. In your opinion, what quality about the Tern design is most outstanding, and how does this feature benefit the rider?
ANSWERS
Daniel Hernandez: No other cargo bike does what Tern bikes can do: (1) Tern bike frames adjust to all sizes of riders; (2) they have wide tires with a front shock absorber, so they are comfortable to ride on rough pavement or dirt paths; (3) Tern’s GSD carries up to 379 pounds (so it can haul the kids and their stuff), THEN fold it up and fit it into your car. And with a Bosch electric powertrain, they are very reliable. It’s a wonder people buy any other cargo bike.
Barry Grosfield: Tern has innovated lots of new features with their new line of cargo bikes. With a Tern, bike sizing is no longer an issue. Last week, I was able to fit someone on a Tern HSD who stands 4'-8”. With not a lot of effort, I’ve fit the exact bike frame to someone standing 6’-3”. Tern is making their frames easier to throw a leg over (or through), so anyone can transport themselves safely. WOOT! WOOT!
Annie Price: Tern has made the biking experience more available to women and women with families. The frame fits people who are shorter, it’s more comfortable for kids in wide age ranges, and more accessible to people who didn’t grow up riding bikes. Bikes are a joy to me, so I love seeing the joy of moms when riding their families on Tern bikes.
Luke Napper: The success of Tern cargo bikes relates to how comfortable they ride. They feel very grounded, under control. The design includes 20-inch wheels and a rear cargo deck height that is only two feet off the ground. The bike's lower center of gravity is complemented by on-the-fly adjustable handlebars and a dual telescoping seatpost that comfortably fits a wide range of hominid shapes and sizes.
Rob Allen: More than any other cargo bike brand, Tern offers their bikes with a universe of complementing accessories. Who needs a cargo bike that can’t haul? Tern is also a very responsible company, in three ways: (1) All Tern cargo bikes are electric assist and all come with the high quality, reliable Bosch motors; (2) All Tern cargo bikes are rated by the EFBE agency (Germany) for their advertised uses and weight capacity; (3) Tern is also at the forefront of the “Call 2 Recycle” program for end-of-life battery recycling.
Jordan Chase: Tern cargo bikes are made to live with since they marry size-efficiency with universal utility (they fold, they stand upright, they are utterly customize-able). Not only that, they come in colors that dazzle the eye, for instance: Dragon Fruit, Beetle Blue, School Bus Yellow, Mango… In a world of natural and muted-tone bicycles, Terns are a vibrant rainbow of fun colors!
