How to Choose an Electric Bike

Enormously useful yet surprisingly small—the Tern HSD S+ folding electric bike is shorter than a standard bicycle, yet carries a whole lot of cargo, while offering a ride so easy, it shifts itself.
Imported.
Best Use | Urban Cycling |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line (Gen 3) |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 65 |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 500 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Charge Time (hrs) | 2.5-4.5 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 32-74 miles |
Frame | 6061 aluminum |
Foldable | Yes |
Step-Through | Yes |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | Suntour custom for Tern |
Fork Travel | 70 millimeters |
Crankset | Tern HSD custom |
Bottom Bracket | Motor integrated |
Shifters | enviolo AUTOMATiQ |
Rear Cogs | Gates CDX, precision CNC machined cog |
Internally Geared | Yes |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Magura MT-4 hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Magura hydraulic |
Rims | Tern Atlas H, Cargo |
Front Hub | Novatec, thru axle, sealed bearings |
Rear Hub | enviolo Sport 380 |
Wheel Size | 20 inches |
Tires | Schwalbe Big Ben 20 x 2.2 in. (55-406mm), RaceGuard Puncture Protection |
Tire Width | 2.2 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
Handlebar | Tern Sweep, 6061-AL, Tern Andros Adapted |
Stem | Tern Physis 3D with Andros Stem |
Seat Post | Cane Creek Thudbuster ST, Tern Telescope, 34.9/30.9mm |
Saddle | Tern HSD |
Pedals | Urban platform with nonslip surface, sealed bearings |
Headset | Tern Flux Pro Taper, 1.5 in., angular contact bearings |
Chain | Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt |
Belt Drive | Yes |
Weight | 58 lbs. 11.2 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
One Size | |
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Height Range | 4'11''-6'5'' |