Tern Bicycles, launched in 2011, designs and manufactures portable bikes for urban transport and everyday use. One of the main goals of the company is to encourage greater use of bicycles in combination with an existing public transport infrastructure throughout the world.
Tern’s philosophy is based on safety, comfort, convenience, and portability. Therefore the bikes are designed with high quality frames and components for ambitious riders, following the slogan that bikes have to work great when unfolded.
Tern is made up by a respected team of bicycle professionals, a diverse mix of personalities and experiences united by a passion for cycling. Tern Bicycles is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with subsidiary companies in the United States and China.
Tern also has team members working in satellite offices in the USA, China, Finland, UK, Germany and Switzerland.
Tern currently offers a line-up of 25+ bicycles, within a wide range of usage and pricing, as well as a number of unique accessories for its various bicycle models.
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After Italy, France, Finland and Sweden, Tern Bicycles and One Generation Ahead SRL (OGA) are now expanding their partnership for the distribution of Tern bikes and accessories to the UK and Ireland.
Urban transportation specialist, Tern, and LEVA Group Pty Ltd, are proud to announce a new partnership for distribution of Tern bicycles to independent bicycle dealers across Australia. LEVA Group will have Tern bicycles and accessories available from March 1st, 2023.
Every year, Tern donates at least 1% of the previous year's net profits to social or environmental causes through the Give Back Program. For 2022, Tern's donations total US$50,000 - supporting four non-profit organisations and a new scholarship program.
Tern has unveiled a range of e-cargo bike solutions for last mile delivery at EUROBIKE 2022 - from lightweight bodies for groceries to transporting heavy loads of up to 150kg and 1.5 cubic metres
Tern NBD – bringing New Bike Day joy to a broader range of riders
Simply Capable - with the new Quick Haul, Tern as a specialist for urban mobility shows what an optimal e-bike for the city could look like: compact, robust, versatile and attractively priced.
Tern Bicycles are the latest UK bike business to support The Bicycle Association’s (BA) Investors in Cycling programme, promoting the growth of cycling through advocacy together with over 1,100 bike businesses.
Earlier this year, Tern announced the grant recipients of the 2021 Give Back Program — in this update you will find out how the donations of US-$ 45.000,- to PeopleForBikes, Trips for Kids and World Bicycle Relief are working out.
Tern offers a new collection of modular accessories to make family biking with their award-winning HSD and GSD cargo e-bikes more fun for kids all year round, and more inclusive for pet parents as well.
Every year, Tern donates at least 1% of the previous year's net profits to social or environmental causes. The Give Back Program reflects Tern's commitment to supporting groups that are working towards a better, healthier, and more equitable planet.
Urban mobility specialist Tern is teaming up with Dutch-X to deliver goods to retail customers. Dutch-X, a New York-based delivery service provider, has recently acquired a fleet of Tern electric cargo bikes to help make greener and more efficient deliveries.
Urban mobility specialist Tern has upgraded its Vektron folding e-bike lineup. The changes include more powerful Bosch drivetrains, updates to the frame, components, and color options — all while maintaining similar price points.
Urban mobility specialist Tern is setting the standard when it comes to e-cargo bikes: the 2nd generation GSD pushes the boundaries even further and can help more families and companies make the transition to sustainable mobility.
The Tern BYB transforms into a small and slim package with one of the smallest folded footprints on the market—but still offers a surprisingly solid ride.
Urban mobility specialist Tern and Carla Cargo's heavy-duty
cargo trailers - the perfect match for commercial customers looking for clean
delivery options.
Urban mobility specialist, Tern, announced that its GSD and HSD electric bikes are among the first to pass, and even exceed, rigorous new German cargo bike testing standards.
Urban mobility specialist Tern is pleased to share the results of the first GSD Giveaway. Tern selected five inspiring non-profit organizations to receive GSDs to help with daily operations.
Urban transportation specialist Tern, and award-winning delivery service Deliveroo, have announced plans for on-demand deliveries with the Tern GSD. Designed for heavy-duty applications, the Bosch-powered GSD is a compact utility ebike capable of handling up to 400 lb of cargo.
Urban transportation specialist Tern launched a second GSD model equipped with the most sought-after features, including a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, an enviolo cargo hub, and a 500 Wh or 1000 Wh battery configuration.
Urban transportation specialist Tern announced an upgrade to its Vektron folding ebike lineup, with three new models. The new Vektron is equipped with the latest Bosch drive system, gets a re-worked frame and riding geometry, and is equipped with an ultra-robust rack that follows the lineage of the heavy-duty Tern GSD.
Tern is partnering with Bosch eBike Systems to enter the Japan market with the next-generation of Bosch eBike technology, showcased on an all-new folding e-bike. The concept bike is being presented at the Tokyo Motor Show. The event marks Tern’s entry into the Japan e-bike market. Likewise, Japan marks Bosch’s first e-bike market in Asia.
The GSD is an ebike that defines a new category: ‘compact utility’. The GSD is designed to carry two kids, a week’s worth of groceries, or 180 kg of total weight, but it’s only 180 cm long—shorter than a Dutch city bike.
Tern has delivered the first batch of Vektron electric folding bikes to Kickstarter backers across the United States. After the resounding success of last October’s campaign, Tern is working through its US dealer network to handle delivery, after-sales support, and customer service for the new Bosch powered bikes.
Featuring 451 (22”) wheels, new T-Tuned geometry, and the latest 1X (“one-by”) drivetrains should make these bikes some of the best-riding small-wheeled bikes available.
Urban transportation specialists Tern Bicycles and leading electric drivetrain manufacturer Bosch are collaborating to create a compact and powerful folding e-bike. The best-in-class Tern Vektron promises to accelerate urban mobility as it can be rolled easily even when it’s folded.
Tern will be hosting a sales event on January 20 and donating 100% of its profits to the National Resources Defense Council, a US based organization that is fighting to protect our planet’s resources.
Tern Launches Bosch-Powered Folding Electric Bike on Kickstarter. The technology leader in folding comes together with the market leader in electric bikes.
The rear light projects 360° of radial 60-lumen light on the ground around a bike, creating a bright circle of protection to safeguard riders in low visibility situations. The Vizy Light’s halo provides a clear signal for road users to pass at a safe distance, and illuminates riders’ bodies, so drivers can react accordingly.
Tern celebrates five years of banner growth and charts new courses of future development, including a folding Bosch eBike. “It’s been an amazing journey so far” says Josh Hon, Founder and Team Captain of Tern. “We’re proud to help grow urban cycling."
Tern Bicycles have been honoured with a Taipei Cycle d&i award for the Tern Cargo Node. After the success of the Cargo Node's Kickstarter product launch, the award marks another testament to Tern's innovation in urban transportation.
Tern Bicycles have been recognized by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) with a trio of Taiwan Excellence Awards for innovation and leadership in product design. Tern received the prestigious awards for two bicycles, the Verge Tour and the Verge X20, and one accessory, the space-saving wall mount, the Tern Perch.
Tern and Xtracycle, world leaders in folding-bike and cargo-bike design, partnered this fall to successfully crowdfund a full-sized folding cargo-bike on Kickstarter. Their project, the Cargo Node, raised over $150,000 USD from supporters across three continents.
Urban transport specialist Tern has solidified its leadership as an urban transportation company by designing versatile racks and bags for its bikes. New accessories round out Tern’s offering.
Tern and Xtracycle, pioneering inventor and leading designer of longtail cargo bikes, are teaming up to Kickstart the world’s most useful tool for car-free living: a full sized cargo bike that folds to 1/3rd its size—the Tern Cargo Node.
Tern’s redesigned Node line was created for people who love cycling in cities. The new Nodes are built to be cargo capable, comfortable, and ready for contingencies, like rain and darkness.
With the Eclipse X22, the world’s fastest folding-bike, and the Verge S8i, the world’s most versatile ultra low-maintenance folding bike, Tern deftly brings cutting-edge technology from the bike industry at large to the heart of folding bike design.
Urban transport specialist, Tern, introduced the Verge tour as the latest addition to its award-winning Verge lineup. The Verge tour carries rider and load with sure-footed confidence whether treking over 3K passes or riding to a local market. Designed in partnership with velowerk of Switzerland, the Verge tour stands out from head to toe. Find more information in the Press Release.
rban transport specialist Tern today announced two limited-edition folding bicycles created for EKOCYCLE™, an initiative championed by The Coca-Cola Company and global music artist and entrepreneur will.i.am.
Urban transport specialist Tern today announced that the company has taken a trio of awards in 2015 design competitions. The Verge X18 bike and Kinetix Pro X Wheels each won 2015 Taipei Cycle d&i awards and the Tern Perch wall mount received a prestigious 2015 iF award.
Tern today announced new distribution partnerships in Japan, Greece and Turkey, bringing Tern distribution to 65 countries worldwide. Please find further information in the press release.
Tern announced partnerships with four new public transit authorities in Germany to encourage use of folding bicycles with public transport. The new regions are the Lake Constance area, the greater Frankfurt area, the city of Augsburg and the Rhine-Neckar-Region including Heidelberg. Tern transit authority partnerships now cover 10 major cities and regions and reach over 30% of the nearly 10 billion annual passengers throughout Germany. Please find further information in the press release.
Tern announced a partnership with car2go, Europe’s leading carsharing service. The program brings together car2go’s Smart Fortwo Coupés and Tern bikes to offer a flexible and environmentally-friendly alternative for urban mobility. Find further information in the attached Press Release.
The Perch™ wall mount is a simple but robust system for storing bikes inside a house or apartment. As cycling takes root in the urban lifestyle, intelligent bike storage solutions are increasingly important. The Perch saves space and gets your bike out of the hallway. Please find further information in the Press Release.
In its fourth year the young Tern brand defines urban mobility at its highest level and contributes to global sustainable mobility. The 2014 model line-up reflects this with 25 models on 7 distinctly different platforms. The current range includes fully-equipped city bikes as well as sportive racing bikes, touring bikes and low step through models. Please find further information in the attachment.
The FlightSuit turns off-the-shelf suitcase into a cost-effective alternative to a dedicated bike travel case which makes it to an innovative solution for packing bikes to airline travel. The FlightSuit includes a set includes a set of high-quality protective covers. Find further information in the enclosed Press Release.
Urban transport specialist, Tern, today announced that it has closed a US$ 4.3 million round of investment from private investors. The funds will be used to accelerate global expansion as well as to ramp up investments in product development. Please find further information in the attached Press Release.
The Node platform of Tern is designed around the 507 mm (24'') wheel size. Node bikes deliver the ride quality of a full-size bike while still packing small for convenient transport and storage. The Node bikes combine a big bike handling with a small-wheel fold. Please find further information in the Press Release.
When you say the word ‘folding bike’ most people think of small wheels, flexy handling, poor riding geometry, and lots of compromises — especially for taller people. But with the Eclipse S18 urban transport specialist Tern set out to design a bike for the hardest-of-the-hard urban riders — the kind of people who ride through rain or snow, who have seriously under-funded local road repairs, or who haul their recycling by bike. Find more in the Press Release.
The folding bike Verge S11i and Physis 3D handlepost have both been awarded a 2013 Taipei Cycle Design & Innovation (d&i) Award. Please find further information about the products and the d&i Award in the Press Release.
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