TERN Quick Haul P8i

Belgium has a particular weather: 150 days of rain per year, frost in December, mud from September to April, and a grey sky that never apologises. External derailleur bikes suffer in these conditions: cables that rust, derailleur that skips, gears difficult to shift in the rain. The Tern Quick Haul P8i addresses this reality with a simple and radical technical decision: the Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal transmission. 8 perfectly selected gears, hermetically sealed in a waterproof hub, functioning identically at 10°C of frost or under 30°C of heatwave. The quintessential Brussels compact cargo bike.

With a Bosch Active Line Plus 50 Nm, the P8i offers smooth assistance for heavy daily commutes. The Atlas Q Rack rear carrier (50 kg capacity) accommodates panniers, boxes, and various loads with the UpperDeck system — compatible with all Tern accessories. The Bosch PowerPack 400 Wh ensures a standard week of Brussels commutes. And at 23 kg — with a real load capacity — the P8i remains in the category of bikes that are easily managed in the daily life of an apartment in Schaerbeek or Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.

The Nexus 8 allows gear shifts at a complete stop, uphill, hands in winter gloves, rain in the face: always impeccable. This is the argument that experienced Brussels cyclists invariably cite after a few months of use: “I have never had a problem with gears again.” The Quick Haul P8i is the reference all-weather cargo bike — not the most performant in the mountains, not the lightest on the scales, but the most reliable in the real conditions of life in Brussels. It leaves in the morning under the drizzle and arrives on time, no questions asked.

Komut Bikes welcomes you in its 3 electric bike shops in Brussels — in Uccle, Saint-Gilles and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre — to compare the P8i with the P9 derailleur and the P5i with 5 speeds. Our experts help you choose according to your usage and terrain. Take advantage of our 0% financing solutions for your compact electric cargo bike at Komut Brussels.