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GSD S10
A 20″ aluminum frame long tail cargo e-bike with upper mid-range components and magura mt5 hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,099| Weight | 74.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 70mm |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Bosch mid-drive |
| Battery | 400Wh |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
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.
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
High price point for certain models
Nervous handling, especially without a load
Limited climbing capabilities with specific drivetrains
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.
BikerumorThe 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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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.
Dec 2020
Verdict: The new updated GSD is still the pick of the bunch, and this is the pick of the specs.
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.
Aug 2020
The revamped bike includes a high-torque motor, suspension fork, brake lights, wheel lock, and other useful additions.
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!
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Unusually compact footprint, generous cargo rating, lots of optional accessories, smooth and responsive Bosch motor, fantastic range
Nervous handling, one-size-fits-all format
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
Easy to ride, low standover, wide range of sizing adjustments, huge carrying capacity, smart accessories, stands on end
Heavy overall, small wheels and hard tires have stiff, harsh ride
| Frame | 6061 aluminum |
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| Fork | Chromoly steerer; 32 mm stanchions, 70 millimeters Travel: 70mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Motor Integrated |
| Headset | Tern Flux Pro Taper, 1.5 in., angular contact bearings, Physis integrated |
| Stem | Tern Andros, adjustable, forged construction, patented technology |
| Handlebar | 6061 aluminum |
| Saddle | Tern GSD by Velo with rear handle |
| Seatpost | Tern Telescope, 34.9/30.9 mm, 2014 aluminum, telescopic Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Urban with nonslip surface, sealed bearings |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ |
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| Crank | 6061 aluminum DH crankarm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | 10-speed 11-36T |
| Chain | 10 speed, DHT for eBike, GST corrosion-resistant coating |
| Brakes | Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc Brake Type: Magura MT5 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | MT5 E-Stop, hydraulic, with brake sensor |
| Rims | Tern Atlas, ultrawide 36 mm, dual reinforced joint |
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| Front Hub | Tern Atlas, Boost thru axle, cargo-optimized design, sealed cartridge bearing |
| Rear Hub | Tern Atlas, Boost thru axle, Syntace X-12 standard, cargo-optimized design |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Big Ben Plus 20 x 2.15 in. (55-406); rear: Schwalbe Super Moto-X 20 x 2.4 in. (62-406); both with Green Guard puncture protection and Reflex |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line Motor |
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| Battery | Lithium Ion, 400 watt hours |
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