Velo Review: Tern Quick Haul Long Is a Ready-Made Car Replacement

[Bike Shop Girl]

Alvin over at Velo reviewed the Tern Quick Haul Long. Give it a read here!

Pros​

• High cargo capacity for its weight
• Huge accessory catalog to tailor the bike to your needs
• Least expensive way to get a Bosch Cargo motor

Cons​

• High cargo capacity for its weight
• Huge accessory catalog to tailor the bike to your needs
• Least expensive way to get a Bosch Cargo motor

 

[Cargobikenewbie]

I am curious how the Vello SUB compares to Tern’s market. It seems like the SUB shares a lot of features with Tern’s niche and is sort of a mix between the Quick Haul on size and the GSD in capacity/components

 

[eashton]

As a Quick Haul (short) rider, the 'con' of "Rougher ride than the competition" is valid, though the front suspension can be a PITA to maintain in a wet/snowy climate which is one of the reasons I didn't choose a GSD when I was comparing models, especially given the nicer price tag of the QH and it being my first e-bike when I bought it. I just ordered a suspension seatpost to make the ride a little less bumpy, even though I mostly ride in an urban setting where the only bumps are kerbs without ramps. For the price and the quality, the QH is an amazing bike. I do occasionally wonder about upgrading to a GSD someday, but I love my QH.

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

I am curious how the Vello SUB compares to Tern’s market. It seems like the SUB shares a lot of features with Tern’s niche and is sort of a mix between the Quick Haul on size and the GSD in capacity/components

The trade-off is availability, accessories, and longer-term viability

 

[Cargobikenewbie]

The trade-off is availability, accessories, and longer-term viability

That last item has me worried, is the SUB not good long-term? In reading up it looked rather promising and like a little light-weight alternative to the GSD

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

That last item has me worried, is the SUB not good long-term? In reading up it looked rather promising and like a little light-weight alternative to the GSD

It’s unknown. Any brand that is less than 5 years old is concerning as the industry resets itself.

 

[Lonestar]

Vello bike company is over 10 years old (founded in 2014). They started with folding bikes like Tern and came out with their first cargo bike. I think the SUB is very innovative in it's class. It has a high load capacity, is very light (admittedly without suspension), and comes with dual battery pre-wiring. It can be folded to fit very narrow spaces (foldable pedals and stem).

 

[Cargobikenewbie]

Vello bike company is over 10 years old (founded in 2014). They started with folding bikes like Tern and came out with their first cargo bike. I think the SUB is very innovative in it's class. It has a high load capacity, is very light (admittedly without suspension), and comes with dual battery pre-wiring. It can be folded to fit very narrow spaces (foldable pedals and stem).

Thanks that’s some helpful context. It might ultimately be a question of what is more important- suspension or light weight. Does that seem fair?

 

[Lonestar]

Yes

Thanks that’s some helpful context. It might ultimately be a question of what is more important- suspension or light weight. Does that seem fair?

Yes, agreed. I was looking at the GSD as well but still no smart system was a big no. The lack of suspension also reduces maintenance issues. I actually ordered a fully decked out SUB with the new 3x3 NINE gear hub. I expect delivery in the next few weeks.

 

[Bike Shop Girl]

Vello bike company is over 10 years old (founded in 2014). They started with folding bikes like Tern and came out with their first cargo bike. I think the SUB is very innovative in it's class. It has a high load capacity, is very light (admittedly without suspension), and comes with dual battery pre-wiring. It can be folded to fit very narrow spaces (foldable pedals and stem).

Thanks for the additional context. It has been in the US for less than a year, I believe relying on bike shops for ordering.