Tern

Short Haul D8 (compact, human-powered)

Compact

Tern has carved out a unique niche: cargo bikes that don't look or feel like cargo bikes. Their compact designs fold, stack, and fit into spaces that traditional longjohns and box bikes simply can't reach — elevators, bike rooms, train carriages. The GSD S10 (€5,200) is the flagship: a Bosch Cargo Line Smart-powered hauler with a staggering 210 kg load capacity and 280 kg MGVW, yet compact enough to stand upright when parked. The HSD P10 (€4,500) shrinks the concept further for lighter loads. The Quick Haul Long D9 (€4,200) bridges the gap between cargo and commuter bike, and the Short Haul D8 (€1,900) is a rare human-powered option for riders who don't need electric assist. Tern is the answer for apartment dwellers and mixed-mode commuters who need cargo capacity but can't store a 2.5-metre longjohn. The trade-off: smaller wheels mean a firmer ride on rough roads.