Short Haul D8 · Gen 1 · 1×8 · Non-Electric
Short Haul D8
Tern's most affordable cargo bike — no motor, no battery, just a strong, light, capable platform for hauling kids, groceries, and gear on human power.
The Short Haul D8 proves you don't need a motor to haul seriously. At 16.1 kg it's the lightest bike in the Tern lineup by a wide margin — and at $1,499, the most affordable. The EFBE Tri-Test approved 6061-AL frame carries up to 140 kg gross vehicle weight, the Atlas Q rear rack handles 50 kg with optional vertical parking, and hydraulic disc brakes stop it reliably whether you're loaded or light. Shimano Altus 1×8 shifting, Schwalbe Big Apple tires, and a wide fit range round out a bike that does real cargo work without the complexity or cost of an e-bike.
Highlights
16.1 kg — the lightest Tern we carry
No motor, no battery means a genuinely light bike. At 16.1 kg (35.5 lb) the Short Haul D8 is dramatically lighter than any e-cargo bike — easier to lift, carry up stairs, load into a vehicle, or just push around when you need to.
140 kg GVW — EFBE Tri-Test approved
Frame and steel fork EFBE Tri-Test approved to 140 kg (308 lb) gross vehicle weight. The same rigorous independent safety testing as Tern's e-cargo bikes — just without the motor. Carries passengers, children, and full cargo loads with confidence.
50 kg Atlas Q rear rack + optional 20 kg front rack
6-point mounting Atlas Q Rack rated to 50 kg (110 lb) with UpperDeck Mount System and vertical parking. Add an optional front rack for up to 20 kg more carrying capacity. Compatible with the full Short Haul accessory range — child seats, panniers, cargo bags.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes deliver consistent, powerful stopping regardless of weather or load — a meaningful spec upgrade at this price point that puts it ahead of most cargo bikes in this range.
Shimano Altus 1×8 — 31"–95" gear range
Shimano Altus rear derailleur with 11–34T cassette and trigger shifter. Wide 31"–95" gear range handles loaded urban riding and gentle hills without needing a motor to get up them.
Ultra-low 49 cm standover
At 49 cm (19"), the step-over height is low enough to mount and dismount easily at traffic stops — even with a fully loaded rack or child seat behind you.
Wide rider fit — 147–190 cm
Adjustable stem and seatpost fit riders from 4'10" to 6'3" across a wide saddle-to-pedal range of 62–110 cm. One frame, shared easily across most adults.
Vertical parking
The Atlas Q Rack supports vertical parking — stand the bike upright on its rear wheel for tight storage in hallways, storage rooms, or small garages.
Available colours
Drivetrain
| Shifter | 1×8-speed, trigger |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Cassette | 11–34T, 8-speed |
| Crankset | Forged 6061-AL crankarm |
| Bottom bracket | FSA, cartridge, sealed bearings |
| Chain | KMC, 8-speed |
| Gear range | 31"–95" (2.45–7.57 m) |
| Pedals | Urban, non-slip surface |
Brakes
| Front brake | Hydraulic disc |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc |
| Levers | Hydraulic disc |
Wheels & Tires
| Front hub | Disc, aluminium |
| Rear hub | 8-speed, disc, aluminium |
| Rims | Doublewall, for disc |
| Tires | Schwalbe Big Apple, 55-406, puncture protection, Reflex |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
Frame & Cockpit
| Frame | Tern Short Haul, patented design, 6061-AL, EFBE Tri-Test approved: 140 kg |
| Fork | Steel, EFBE approved: 140 kg |
| Stem | Forged, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Low riser, 31.8mm, 6061-AL |
| Headset | TH, cartridge bearings |
| Saddle | Velo Comfort |
| Seatpost | 31.6mm, 6061-AL, micro-adjust clamp |
| Grips | Velo ergonomic, lock-on |
Load & Capacity
| Max GVW | 140 kg (308 lb) |
| Max rider weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
| Rear rack capacity | 50 kg (110 lb) |
| Front rack capacity | 20 kg (44 lb) — optional rack |
| Rack | Atlas Q Rack — 6-point mounting, UpperDeck Mount System, vertical parking |
| Kickstand | Pletscher design, rear mount |
| Standover height | 49 cm (19.3 in) |
| Rider height range | 147–190 cm (4'10"–6'3") |
| Frame sizes | One size |
Dimensions
| Weight | 16.1 kg (35.5 lb) |
| Folding | Does not fold |
Extras
| Fenders | SplashGuard, stainless hardware |
| Chainguard | SKS Chainblade |
| Luggage socket | Combo Mount |
| Bell | Aluminium |
Tern Short Haul D8 · Gen 1 · One Size · Burnt Orange / Black