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10. Passenger and Cargo Transport
Riding with passenger(s), cargo, or both affect the pedelec’s
weight, balance, center of gravity, and handling. For your safety,
please read the below guidelines.
Changes in Handling
A combination of factors – including the structural rigidity of the
frame, individual component strength, steering behavior, and
weight distribution – affect the bike’s handling.
When riding with
a heavy load, the pedelec will require more effort to balance and
more time to brake.
There is a strong relationship between the weight of the rider and
the amount of cargo the rider can comfortably balance and ride
with. In practice,
cargo weight should be no more than 80% of
the rider’s weight.
Get familiar with riding a loaded pedelec in a safe area before
riding on public roads.
If you have a utility pedelec, refer to the included Utility Pedelec Supplement for specific rider-to-cargo weight and cargo
positioning guidelines.
Do not to exceed the maximum carrying capacity, which includes rider weight, passenger weight, rear rack, child seat(s) and
any other accessories. Check the CE frame sticker on the pedelec frame
for the maximum weight limit.
Do not use trailers to transport children.
Riding With Children
You may install and use a child seat provided that your seat and setup meet the following requirements (Based on EN 14344, European
Standard for Child’s Seats for Bicycles):
The seat is designed so that any contact between the child’s feet and the wheel is impossible.
The distance from the center of the Wheel and the seat’s center of gravity (as indicated by the center of gravity mark on the child’s seat)
should be no less than 90 mm and no more than 100 mm. This will avoid the bike and Front Wheel from swinging upwards.
The child’s fingers are protected against being caught in any part of the Saddle (such as the springs of suspension saddles).
The carrier (rack) is approved for mounting child seats.
The child seat should NOT be mounted or attached to the seatpost.
Approved Child Seat
The Thule Yepp Maxi Easyfit has been tested to work with Tern pedelecs with built-in racks or Tern Cargo Racks.
Safety and Precautions
Children – regardless of age – should be strong enough to hold up their head and withstand the bouncing that comes with riding.
Check for sufficient heel clearance. Heel clearance varies with the rider’s foot size and the child’s leg length.
Make sure the seat is properly mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure the maximum gross weight is not exceeded.
Make sure that nothing can get caught in the Wheel Spokes, Saddle Rails, and Springs.
Make sure the child is wearing a helmet and the straps are adjusted for a snug fit.
Always hold onto your pedelec when a child is in the child seat to prevent the pedelec and child from falling over.
Periodically check on your child while riding as they may fall asleep. Don’t let their head strain excessively to one side.
