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Tern HSD P9 Compact Utility E-Bike

Name: Tern HSD P9 Compact Utility E-Bike
Brand: Tern

The HSD is Tern's smaller utility bike: a short-wheelbase 20-inch bike with a Bosch mid-drive that still carries a child seat or a big load on its rear rack, folds its bars and stands upright for storage in a hallway or elevator. It fits riders from about 4'11" to 6'5" through a telescoping post and adjustable stem. It is the answer for city dwellers who need cargo capability but cannot store a longtail. It is dealer-sold and priced as a premium bike, and it is heavier than its size suggests. If space is your constraint and budget is not, it is hard to beat.

Apartments and tight storageOne child plus groceriesShorter riders who find longtails unwieldyDealer-supported urban utility

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Key considerations

Premium price
Dealer-sold
Heavier than its size suggests
Accessory costs

Pros

Compact footprint and vertical parking
Bosch mid-drive
Huge fit range
Rack takes child seats and panniers

Considerations

Expensive
Not an Amazon item
Heavy for a small bike

Features & specifications

Motor	Bosch mid-drive
Wheels	20 in
Gross weight rating	374 lb (170 kg)

Specifications are manufacturer-published figures or our own notes; confirm on the current listing before purchase.

Usually sold through Tern dealers. Included as a premium compact reference.

About Tern

Tern is a Taiwanese brand that turned compact cargo bikes into a category. The GSD is the reference longtail for families; the HSD is a smaller utility bike for tight storage; the Quick Haul is a lower-cost entry; and the Orox is an off-road cargo bike. All use Bosch mid-drive systems, 20-inch wheels, vertical parking and an accessory system that covers child seats, passenger rails, racks and bags.

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