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2020 Tern

GSD S00

A 20″ aluminum frame long tail cargo e-bike with magura hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,999
Weight71.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels20″ Aluminum
DrivetrainInternally Geared Hub
MotorBosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive
Battery500Wh
BrakesMagura Hydraulic Disc
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Sizing
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4'11" – 6'6"

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Summary

The Tern GSD is a highly versatile and compact long-tail cargo bike, praised for its powerful Bosch Cargo Line motor, innovative design, and extensive range of accessories. It stands out for its ability to fit the functionality of a full-sized cargo bike into a standard city bike footprint, making it an excellent car replacement option. However, some models face criticism for their high price and handling when unloaded.

Pros
  • Powerful Bosch Cargo Line motor

  • Compact design fits the footprint of a standard city bike

  • Extensive range of accessories for different cargo and passenger combinations

  • Improved frame with increased stiffness and weight limit

  • Custom suspension fork on all models

Cons
  • High price point for certain models

  • Nervous handling, especially without a load

  • Limited climbing capabilities with specific drivetrains

Key Quotes
The new Tern GSD pairs a stronger, extremely useful frame with top-notch components and cargo-focused features to form the most complete electric cargo bike on the market.
Bicycling
The GSD reduced the functionality of a full-sized cargo bike into the footprint of a standard city bike.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
The Tern GSD S00 E-Cargo-Bike doesn’t only score for its very compact dimensions. It is also the perfect pack mule for small and heavy loads or taking bigger kids to kindergarten.
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Electric Bike Report
Tern GSD S00 LX Electric Bike Review - First Impressions

Aug 2021 · Sam Gross

In this Tern GSD S00 LX review we discuss with Tern what makes this bike unique, while testing out handling, motor, and brake capabilities.

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Bikerumor
Get even more stuff done with the new Tern GSD G2 electric cargo bike

Aug 2020 · Staff

The new GSD G2 is Tern's new version of its high-in-demand electric cargo bike. Improved features and a new safety standard help you GSD.

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Bicycling
The New Tern GSD Is the Best-Equipped Electric Cargo Bike

Aug 2020

The revamped bike includes a high-torque motor, suspension fork, brake lights, wheel lock, and other useful additions.

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Downtown
Tern GSD S00 E-cargo bike in Review

Jul 2020 · Philipp Schwab

Is the Tern GSD S00 E-cargo bike literally living on the edge? Is putting a 115 kg rider on the smallest bike in the test a recipe for disaster? We sent our biggest test rider to check whether this little E-cargo bike is bombproof. Equipped with a dual battery system and two bottles of beer, the little Tern had to show what it's capable of!

Highs
  • Can be stowed anywhere thanks to its compact dimensions, even fitting in the back of an estate!

  • Well thought out concept, standard euro boxes fit the rack perfectly

  • Comfortable tire-rim combination

  • Convenient manoeuvring handle on the saddle

  • Low-slung frame

Lows
  • Limited climbing capabilities due to the limited gear range of the Enviolo Cargo drivetrain

  • Nervous handling, especially without a load

  • Old generation Bosch Performance Line CX motor

  • Wobbly stand that is difficult to fold out

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Electric Bike Review
Tern GSD S00 Review

May 2020

Price: $4999.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A sturdy, reliable, non-flexy, compact electric cargo bike with plenty of accessories to transport kids or even other adults, rated to haul up to 400 lbs

Observations
  • A sturdy, reliable, non-flexy, compact electric cargo bike with plenty of accessories to transport kids or even other adults, rated to haul up to 400 lbs

  • Highly visible with reflective tires, frame and bag decals, and integrated LED lights, great fenders and chain protector

  • Can be stored vertically on the back rack in an upright position to fit into elevators, closets, and other tight spaces, optional second battery and efficient mid-drive offer up to 150 miles per charge

  • Only available in one frame size but the Andros stem and telescoping seat post fit a full range of body types, despite having fatter tires the smaller diameter and lack of suspension can be jarring, the bike can be a bit tippy side-to-side and it's heavy at 71.5lbs

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ebiketips
Tern GSD S00

May 2019

Verdict: A brilliant do-it-all compact cargo bike in a heavy-duty build

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Cycling Tips
Tern GSD long-term review: Small in stature, big on capability - CyclingTips

Feb 2019 · James Huang

At any given moment, I have a number of high-end road, gravel, and mountain bikes at my disposal. But here’s a secret: my favorite bike is my family e-cargo bike, purely because of the way it affects my day-to-day life. And so it was with an unusual amount of enthusiasm that I greeted the Tern […]

Highs
  • Unusually compact footprint, generous cargo rating, lots of optional accessories, smooth and responsive Bosch motor, fantastic range

Lows
  • Nervous handling, one-size-fits-all format

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BikeRadar
Tern GSD review

Apr 2018 · Russell Eich

Park the car, Tern has thought of nearly everything on the GSD. For urban, everyday utility it's close to perfect. Buy if you're a city dweller who wants to forget about all the hassles of a car

Highs
  • Easy to ride, low standover, wide range of sizing adjustments, huge carrying capacity, smart accessories, stands on end

Lows
  • Heavy overall, small wheels and hard tires have stiff, harsh ride

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Specs
Build
Frame

7005-T6 aluminum

Fork

Aluminum

Bottom Bracket

Motor Integrated

Headset

Tern Flux Pro Taper, 1.5 in., angular contact bearings, Physis integrated

Stem

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

Handlebar

Tern Sweep, 27 degrees, 6061-Al, Tern Andros adapted

Saddle

Tern GSD, with rear handle

Seatpost

Tern Telescope, 34.9mm, 2014-Al

TypeRigid

Pedals

Urban with nonslip surface and sealed bearings

Groupset
Crank

Tern GSD custom, forged 6061-AL DH crankarm

Shifters

Enviolo CA, Twist

Cassette

20t

Chain

KMC for e-bike, EPT corrosion-resistant coating

Brakes

Magura MT-5, 4 piston, 180mm rotors Hydraulic Disc Brake

TypeMagura Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Magura hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

Tern Atlas, ultra-wide 36mm, dual-reinforced joint

Front Hub

Tern Atlas, Boost thru-axle, sealed cartridge bearings

Rear Hub

Enviolo Cargo Groupset, 380% continuously variable gear range, Boost thru-axle

Tires

Schwalbe Super Moto-X, 62-406, Green Guard puncture protection, reflex

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch Performance Line CX, 250W

Battery

Lithium Ion, 500 watt hours

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