Tern Bikes in London

Tern bikes for family life, school runs and everyday carrying

Over the years, it has become clear that Tern bikes are an easy and practical choice for family cycling in London. These models are purpose-built for the kind of everyday journeys that quickly expose the limits of a regular bike: school runs, nursery drop-offs, shopping, commuting, and all the shorter ‘car-replacement’ trips in between.

The range of Tern electric bikes works well because not every bike is trying to do the same job. The GSD handles two children plus serious cargo. The HSD does the same job in a more compact package. The Quick Haul Long brings two-child carrying to a lighter, more affordable price point. The Quick Haul is the sharp, nimble option for one child, commuting, pets or everyday utility.

At Flying Dutchman, half the team rides a Tern. We stock the full range, know the bikes well, and are happy to help you work out which one fits your life — not just which one looks good on paper.

Which Tern bike is right for your family?

TERN GSD

Best for two children or one adult plus one child; the premium family cargo e-bike

TERN HSD

Best for one child or one adult passenger in a more compact package

TERN Quick Haul

Best simple bike for one child, pets, commuting, and everyday utility

TERN Quick Haul Long

Best for two children in a simpler, more affordable setup

Why families trust Tern

Tern has been at the forefront of family bike innovation for the last decade. Their revolutionary concepts have reshaped the market, and their commitment to quality has set high standards for safety that have benefitted the entire industry.

The brand’s sterling reputation comes partly from the way that their bikes are built and tested. Tern’s Bosch-equipped e-bikes are UL 2849 certified for electrical and fire safety, and its family cargo bikes are tested to standards such as DIN 79010 and EFBE Tri-Test, depending on the model.

Tern also provides long-term support for its bikes. Registered owners get an extended 10-year warranty on the frame, fork, and handle post, along with industry-leading 7-year support for key replacement parts such as Bosch batteries.

Need help choosing?

If you are deciding between two models, these guides are the best places to start:

Tern GSD vs HSD

The quickest way to narrow it down is to test ride the bikes back-to-back. This experience usually makes the differences much clearer than online reviews and spec sheets ever will.

Book a Tern test ride in London →

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FAQs

Two Tern bikes are built for two children. The GSD is the premium option — a 100 kg rear rack, 210 kg maximum gross weight and a Bosch Cargo Line motor, in a bike short enough to store indoors. The Quick Haul Long D9 brings two-child carrying to a lighter, more affordable package, with a 90 kg rack and 190 kg maximum weight. The HSD and standard Quick Haul are designed for one child. Between the two-child options, the GSD is the more capable long-term bike; the Quick Haul Long is the easier place to start.

They sit at different points on the same idea — a compact bike that carries more than a normal one. The GSD is the flagship: two children plus serious cargo, a Bosch Cargo Line motor and a 210 kg maximum weight, in a bike under 180 cm long. The HSD does a similar job for one child in a lighter, shorter package. The Quick Haul is the simplest and most nimble — one child, pets, commuting and everyday errands. All three park vertically and are built to the same safety standards. Which one fits depends mostly on how many children you carry and how much you need to store.

Yes — it is one of the main reasons they sell so well in the city. Every Tern in our range parks vertically, standing on its rear end in a footprint close to a potted plant, and most are shorter than a standard bike. That makes them far easier to live with in flats, hallways, lifts and shared storage than a full-length cargo bike. If storage is your tightest constraint, the HSD and the Quick Haul are the most compact; the GSD is still remarkably manageable for a two-child bike.

Every Tern comes with a 5-year warranty on the frame, fork and handlepost as standard. Register for TernCare within 60 days of purchase and that extends to 10 years — one of the longest in the industry. Tern also guarantee the availability of key replacement parts, including Bosch batteries, for at least 7 years. We will help you register when you collect the bike, so the longer cover is in place from day one.

Yes — we keep the Tern range at our London shops and are happy to set up test rides, including back-to-back comparisons if you are undecided between models. Riding two bikes in a row is the quickest way to feel the difference, especially loaded. If it helps to read first, our Tern GSD vs HSD guide is a good starting point. Find your nearest Flying Dutchman shop to book.