# Easy-to-Ride Cargo E-Bikes The Tern GSD Offers Cargo Capabilities Without Sacrificing Performance By Justin Lam | Published 2018-10-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tern-gsd References: [bicycling](https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a22523093/tern-gsd-cargo-e-bike-review/) & [ternbicycles](https://www.ternbicycles.com/us/bikes/471/gsd-s10) Built around a heavy-duty alloy frame, the Tern GSD is an impressive cargo bike that hauls a plethora of goods. The fault of many e-bikes, and regular bikes for that matter, often lies in their inability to carry goods. This was the issue the team at Tern aimed to address as it employed a stout frame, short wheelbase, and 20-inch-wheels to eschew the often cumbersome and unwieldy ride of other cargo bikes. The Tern GSD also leverages a 250-watt Bosh motor that gives riders 275 percent power back to the pedals and can reach 20 mph. Unlike traditional cargo bikes or e-bikes, the Tern GSD handles much like a conventional commuter bicycle. This is a remarkable feat as the cargo-focused e-bike can carry nearly 400 pounds without feeling any different from a regular e-bike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cargo E-bikes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop lightweight, high-performance cargo e-bikes that can handle heavy loads without sacrificing ride quality. - **Short Wheelbase Bikes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create compact, maneuverable bikes with short wheelbases for easier navigation in urban environments. - **High-powered E-bike Motors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design powerful e-bike motors that provide a significant boost in pedal-assist capabilities for faster and more efficient rides. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate advanced materials and construction techniques to produce durable yet lightweight bicycles for various purposes. - **Urban Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop efficient and sustainable urban transportation solutions, such as cargo e-bikes, to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions. - **Electric Vehicle Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Improve electric vehicle technology, specifically e-bike motors, to enhance performance and broaden the appeal of sustainable transportation options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cargo-e-bikes.md) - [Cost-Conscious Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tern-quick-haul-long.md) - [Compact Cargo-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tern-quick-haul-ebikes.md) - [Cargo-Toting Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialized-globe-haul-st.md) - [Configurable Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/configurable-cargo-ebike.md) - [Cargo-Carrying Urbanite eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-gravit-city-e.md) - [Dual-Battery Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addmotor-graoopro-cargo-ebike.md) - [Thick-Tired Cargo E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-ebikes.md) - [Low-Step Cargo eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowstep-cargo-ebikes.md)