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Explore new ground with the Tern Orox S12 electric bike. Outfitted with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor, the bike powers up hills and can carry lots of gear for multiday trips far from home.
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Best Use | Bike Touring Backpacking |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Bosch Performance CX, max speed 20 mph (US) |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 725 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Charge Time (hrs) | 2.3-6 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 52-91 miles |
Mountain Bike Style | Fat-tire |
Frame | Tern Orox, 6061-AL, patented design, EFBE tested and approved |
Step-Through | No |
Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
Fork | Atlas X, butted chromoly steel, EFBE tested and approved |
Crankset | Tern Orox custom |
Bottom Bracket | Motor Integrated |
Shifters | Shimano Deore, 1 x 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow+ |
Rear Cogs | Shimano 10-51T, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Magura MT5, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203 mm rotor |
Brake Levers | Magura MT5, hydraulic |
Rims | Tern Atlas X, custom doublewall construction |
Front Hub | Tern Atlas X, CNC body, disc cooling fins, Boost thru axle, integrated Tern Tool with 5 mm hex/T20 Torx |
Rear Hub | Tern Atlas X, CNC body, disc cooling fins, Boost thru axle, Syntace X-12 standard |
Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
Tires | Vee Snow Ball, 27.5 x 4 in. |
Tire Width | 4 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Level Nine, AL-7050, 800 mm, riser, eMTB approved |
Stem | Level Nine, 45 mm (M), 65 mm (L), Syntace VR-3 certified |
Seat Post | Syntace P6 AL7050, 34.9 mm, Syntace VR-3 SP-approved |
Saddle | Ergon SM, E-Mountain Sport, chromoly rail |
Pedals | MTB, nonslip |
Headset | FSA, 1.5 in., angular-contact bearings |
Chain | KMC 12-speed, for e-bike, EPT corrosion-resistant coating |
Weight | Bike without battery: 73 lbs. 3.2 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
M | L | |
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Height Range | 5’1″ - 6’1″ | 5’5″ - 6’5″ |
Reach | 610 - 660 | 670 - 730 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 710 - 990 | 765 - 1045 |
Standover Height | 700 | 700 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.