Pulled the trigger Tern HSD S8i

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macp

Guru
Location
Cheshire
Loved my time with my Brompton but an opportunity (and giving my car to my daughter) has come my way. So I decided on a change. Particularly as im replacing my car for almost everyday use. There is a 2nd car in the family but its actually only available evenings & weekends.

Love cargo bikes but didnt want/need the full size GSD so the HSD really fits my needs. Its being delivered next week and cant bloody wait.
 

Drago

Legendary Member
We can't wait either!
 
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macp

macp

Guru
Location
Cheshire
We can't wait either!
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Fab Foodie

hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
Location
Kirton, Devon.
^^That. A small-wheel cargo bike is an intriguing idea, and not a style of bike I've ridden (and I've done a few different pennys and a triplet trike).
We have an Orbea Katu with rear rack, it’s a hoot and a good load lugger, a mini version of my Elephant bike....
 

Pale Rider

Legendary Member
I have a compact framed 20" wheel Bosch ebike which is more fun to ride than a traditional big wheel bike.

Very capable as well - I've done a few 50+ mile rides on mine.

A limiting factor for panniers is the height of the rear carrier.

The Tern's looks to be set fairly high, but I imagine large capacity panniers might not sit well.

At least it has a belt and hub gears, so there's less chance of anything fouling on the drive side.
 
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macp

macp

Guru
Location
Cheshire
Thanks all I still have a thing for small wheel bikes and love the idea of a two wheeled pickup. I looked at the Orbea Katu and liked it. And it was a good bit less expensive but I just felt the Tern offered me more. Believe it or not I would have settled for the less expensive Tern P9 but got a better (for me) deal on the S8i. I guess because its thought to be the bigger seller. Amazed I got one from stock with a fairly quick delivery time.

Regarding panniers I think Tern have it figured out. I have these Tern cargo panniers on order so I will let you know. For those interested I will also let you know how I get on with the bike. I might consider going for a box type cargo bike after this.
 
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