Tern unveils competitively priced, Bosch-powered Quick Haul Long

Tern’s newly launched Quick Haul Long is a compact cargo bike designed to enable busy families get to where they’re going a faster and with more fun. It is built for heavy hauling so it can handle the school run with the kids, weekly shop, or Friday night date nights, said the brand.

With its compact 20” wheels, the Quick Haul Long is about the same length as a regular city bike – but it can do more: It’s rated for a maximum gross vehicle weight of 190 kg (419 lbs) so a rider can easily carry two young children or even an adult on the back. Quick Haul Long is also powered by a Bosch motor system.

“We launched the GSD in 2018 because we believed that a compact cargo bike made perfect sense in an urban environment,” said Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain. “Little did we know how successful the compact cargo category would be; we’re in awe seeing the number of compact cargo bikes on the streets today in cities like San Francisco, Brussels, or Paris. Since our first GSD, we’ve learned a lot about how to make cargo bikes even better, and more efficient. The new Quick Haul Long maintains the GSD’s core features but brings it to market at a more accessible price point without compromising safety or reliability.”

“Premium experience at value”

Quick Haul Long is pitched as one of the most competitively priced premium cargo bikes on the market. For riders who previously chose to go with discount models despite recognising the benefits high-quality bikes provide, the Quick Haul Long is now an attractive alternative. The significant upgrades in performance, reliability, serviceability and safety features inherent to Bosch e-bike systems make the Quick Haul Long well-worth the additional investment, and a smart long-term choice, explains Tern.

Overcoming urban challenges

Urban riding presents unique challenges to cargo bike owners, including limited storage space, the need for a single vehicle to perform various daily tasks and harsh environmental conditions that can shorten the bike’s lifespan. The Quick Haul Long is equipped with multiple convenient features tailored for these urban challenges:

• Easy to Park: The Quick Haul Long stands upright to roll into elevators and fit into small apartments, removing the worries of parking the bike outside.
• Easy to Share: The Quick Haul Long easily resises in seconds and without tools to fit riders 155 – 185 cm tall (5’1” – 6’1”), making it extremely easy for a family to share, and eliminating the need for multiple bikes.
• Modular to Fit Your Life: A wide range of Tern accessories means the bike can be outfitted to match a family’s changing needs, whether that’s carrying kids, an adult, a pet or lots of cargo.
• Built to Last: Featuring components from reputable brands known for quality and after-sales support, the Quick Haul Long also promises durability and long-term value.

“The cargo bike segment has exploded in popularity in recent years, with just about every brand introducing their version of a “cargo bike”, stated Hon – touching on a topic he told CIN about in the latest issue (#03 2024). “But unfortunately, testing and safety standards haven’t kept pace. Germany has recently published the first national testing standard for cargo bikes, DIN79010. We believe that any cargo bike claiming a MGVW over 120 kg should be tested to the DIN 79010 standard—but very few have been so far.”

Quick Haul Long frame and fork have been tested to meet the DIN79010 standard for 190 kg (419 lbs). In addition, the bike’s structural components like stem, seatpost, handlebar, and wheels have passed a battery of tests for this same 190 kg load. Thorough testing takes time and costs money, but ensures the safety of the rider and their passengers, said Tern.

The Quick Haul Long is priced at £3,500 ($3.799 / €3.999). Pricing may vary by market. Bikes will begin arriving in bike shops in Europe and North America in August.

The busy Tern stable launched the all-terrain cargo bike Orox earlier this year.