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TERN Orox S12

Electric Cargo Bike
TERN Orox S12
TERN Orox S12
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RankOlder modelBest Electric Bikes
Ranking Net Score+54+54 from reviews0 from votes
Sources1014 positive · 4 negative
Priced at$4,999.00

Released Feb 2024

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Older model in Best Electric Bikes
Priced at$4,999.00

Released Feb 2024

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+54Ranking net score+54 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore10 sources

The Tern Orox S12 is a Bosch-powered electric cargo bike built for all-season, all-terrain adventures, hauling kids, gear, or supplies with a dual-battery system and 85 Nm of torque.

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Total +54 pts

Net positive 6

Net negative 1

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YouTube
  • Brakes & Lights+5 pts

    the mura four piston brakes did a great job of helping me modulate my speed and I didn't feel much brake Fade with them

  • Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    the torque of the motor in combination gave it heaps of traction particularly up steep fire roads

  • Cargo & Everyday Use+5 pts

    all of turns in-house accessories worked as I'd hope they would all the barriers bars bags worked bu I didn't have a single issue with any one of them

the mura four piston brakes did a great job of helping me modulate my speed and I didn't feel much brake Fade with them the torque of the motor in combination gave it heaps of traction particularly up steep fire roads all of turns in-house accessories worked as I'd hope they would all the barriers bars bags worked bu I didn't have a single issue with any one of them
YouTube
  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    Had no issues with it so far.

  • Brakes & Lights+5 pts

    even fully loaded with two kids in here, you know, stops really, really well.

even fully loaded with two kids in here, you know, stops really, really well. Had no issues with it so far.
Redditdiscussion

Tern Orox S12 275 Inch

  • Comfort & Fit-1 pts

    Not a huge deal unless you have hip and knee issues.

  • Handling & Ride Feel-1 pts

    The main negative over a 20-inch long/midtail is the markedly higher center of gravity for passengers and top-of-rack cargo.

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Not a huge deal unless you have hip and knee issues. The main negative over a 20-inch long/midtail is the markedly higher center of gravity for passengers and top-of-rack cargo.
Redditdiscussion

New Bike Day Tern Orox S12

  • Comfort & Fit-1 pts

    This YouTube review shows that the Orox has a noticeably wider q factor

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This YouTube review shows that the Orox has a noticeably wider q factor
Redditdiscussion

New Bike Day Tern Orox S12

  • Comfort & Fit+1 pts

    It rides wonderfully and surprisingly feels like a normal bike.

  • Handling & Ride Feel+1 pts

    The GSD was more agile but also more unsteady. The bigger wheels and more intuitive seating position were the deciding factors.

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It rides wonderfully and surprisingly feels like a normal bike. The GSD was more agile but also more unsteady. The bigger wheels and more intuitive seating position were the deciding factors.
Redditdiscussion

Tern Orox S12 275 Inch

  • Comfort & Fit+1 pts

    With the larger wheels and the design of the Orox S12, you'll get better shock absorption and smoother handling on rough surfaces.

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With the larger wheels and the design of the Orox S12, you'll get better shock absorption and smoother handling on rough surfaces.
YouTube
  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    with the fat tires, the 275x 4 in tires that this is one of the two options on this bike. Um super plush, really really plush.

  • Build & Reliability+5 pts

    there's been like no creaking, no mechanicals, no issues, just great riding.

with the fat tires, the 275x 4 in tires that this is one of the two options on this bike. Um super plush, really really plush. there's been like no creaking, no mechanicals, no issues, just great riding.
YouTube
  • Comfort & Fit+5 pts

    a very natural ride feel

  • Handling & Ride Feel+5 pts

    This bike feels rock solid even under load. Its speeds are nice and controlled. It stays firmly stuck to the ground

  • Cargo & Everyday Use+5 pts

    it can be decked out with all kinds of useful accessories.

a very natural ride feel This bike feels rock solid even under load. Its speeds are nice and controlled. It stays firmly stuck to the ground it can be decked out with all kinds of useful accessories.
YouTube
  • Terrain & Tires+5 pts

    These giant rubbers offer incredible traction and stability

These giant rubbers offer incredible traction and stability
Redditdiscussion

Tern Orox S12 275 Inch

  • Value & Support-1 pts

    you will have way less options when it comes to upgrades or accessories.

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you will have way less options when it comes to upgrades or accessories.

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