Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. vs Tern
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.
Tern
Higher score in this comparison
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. vs Tern: the differences
| Compare | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TernReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Suburban, Ninja, Stepwagon, Racer | GSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i |
| Motor position | Hub | Mid |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,440 | 1,600Higher |
| Claimed range (km) | 165 | 288Higher |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | 210Higher |
| Belt drive | No | YesHas it |
| Frame warranty | 1 year | 10 yearsHigher |
| Sales model | Both | Dealer |
| Service network | None | Partner |
| Price from | €849 | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | €1,399 | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Throttle | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 22.8 |
| Battery warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Markets | US, AU, PL | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Assist class (EU 25).
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Key differences
- Tern scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.3.
- Largest battery (Wh) is higher at Tern: 1,600 vs 1,440.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Tern: 288 vs 165.
- Maximum payload (kg) is higher at Tern: 210 vs 150.
- Belt drive: only Tern.
- Frame warranty is higher at Tern: 10 years vs 1 year.
- Certifications: only Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. offers En 15194.
- Bike types: only Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. offers Fat tire.
Our verdict on each
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. suits riders who want a throttle bike with a large battery across several bike types without paying premium prices. Batteries reach 1,440 Wh and the entry bike sits at €849, well inside the market range for a throttle equipped bike.
Tern
Tern suits riders who want one maker to cover cargo, commuting and folding, and who plan to keep the bike for years. The cargo bike pairs a bosch motor mounted mid-drive with a battery of up to 1,600 Wh and a stated payload of 210 kg.
Score breakdown
| Area | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry at €849 sits under the site median of €876.09, and the range tops out at €1,399. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9Throttle, hydraulic disc brakes, 1,440 Wh batteries and US, AU and PL delivery in one catalogue. | 9.7HigherSold through dealers, dealer, so the price sits on the model and the shop rather than on a brand rate card. |
| Trust | 10.0HigherCertified to ul 2849 and en 15194 with finance available, though the service network reads none and support runs on email, phone and help centre. | 9.0A listed battery certification, ul 2849, a 2011 founding date and service handled by partner shops. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Electric bikes | 75 of 185 | 63 of 185 |
| Commuter and city e-bikes | 53 of 143 | 40 of 143 |
| Folding e-bikes | 44 of 90 | 34 of 90 |
| Cargo e-bikes | 27 of 69 | 21 of 69 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Folding, Fat tire, Cargo, CommuterCovers more | Cargo, Commuter, Folding |
| Motor brand | Not confirmed | Bosch |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Certifications | Ul 2849, En 15194Covers more | Ul 2849 |
| Legal entity | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co., Ltd. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2011 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €849below the median | Not confirmed | €1,199 |
| Price up to | €1,399lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €2,578.50 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250below the median | Not confirmed | 425 |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 1,440highest quarter | 1,600highest quarter | 800.8 |
| Claimed range (km) | 165above the median | 288highest quarter | 138.5 |
| Lightest model (kg) | Not confirmed | 22.8below the median | 25.7 |
Median across 144 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.
Pros
- A throttle is fitted, which suits riders who want help on hills and at junctions without pedalling harder.
- Batteries reach 1,440 Wh against a site median of 436.7 Wh, and the claimed range is 165 km.
- Brakes are hydraulic disc and the range carries ul 2849 and en 15194 certification.
Cons
- The service network reads none, so help for a bike that goes wrong comes through email, phone and help centre rather than a workshop visit.
- Frame and battery cover both stop at 1 years, so a fault after that point falls outside cover.
- The motor sits in a hub position, where only 24% of the bikes on the site sit, and a hub motor feels less natural on steep, loaded climbs.
Tern
Pros
- One maker covers cargo, commuter and folding, so a household can run a cargo bike, a commuter and a folder without changing brands.
- The cargo bike pairs a battery of 1,600 Wh with a claimed range of 288 km, driven by a bosch motor.
- A payload of 210 kg on that cargo bike carries shopping and school kit in a single trip.
Cons
- The lightest bike listed is 22.8 kg, so stairs and platform lifts work against these machines.
- Buying runs through dealers, dealer, so the entry price is set shop by shop rather than by the maker.
- Servicing is handled by a partner network, so a repair depends on which partner covers your area.
Who each suits
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.
Who it suits
- Riders who want a throttle and a large battery for stop start city riding.
- Buyers who want folding, fat tire, cargo and commuter bikes from the same maker.
- Anyone who wants certified batteries and hydraulic disc brakes at mid market prices.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders after city, hybrid, step-through or emtb frames should look at Kalkhoff, whose bike types are city, hybrid and step through.
- Anyone who wants an e-mtb in the range should check Kalkhoff or HK BEIRUI TRADE CO., whose bike types are commuter, folding and fat tire.
Tern
Who it suits
- Households that need a payload, since the cargo bike is rated to 210 kg for shopping and children in one trip.
- Riders who want the drive in the frame rather than a wheel, with listed placement of mid on a bosch unit.
- Daily riders who want hydraulic braking, since brakes listed for the range are hydraulic disc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders after fat tyre or eMTB shapes, where HK Beirui Trade Co. covers fat-tire and eMTB through commuter, folding and fat tire and Tern lists cargo, commuter and folding.
- Buyers wanting city, hybrid and step-through frames, which Kalkhoff lists in city, hybrid and step through while Tern's range is cargo, commuter and folding.
- Riders on town and step-through trips rather than loads, since iSinwheel's commuter, city and step through adds city, step-through and eMTB alongside commuter and folding.
Country by country
| Country | Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co. | Tern |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Shenzhen Ruiteng Zhihui Technology Co.
What does a bike from this brand cost?+
Pricing runs from €849 at the entry end to €1,399 across the top of the range, so the gap between the cheapest and the dearest bike is worth weighing before a model is picked. Finance is available for buyers who would rather spread the cost than pay it in one go.
What kinds of bike does the range cover?+
The catalogue lists folding, fat tire and cargo as its bike types, and the reference models named are Suburban, Ninja, Stepwagon, Racer. That mix covers riders who want the same maker for a folder, a fat tire bike, a cargo bike or a daily commuter rather than shopping across several brands.
Tern
What does a Tern cost to buy?+
Each bike in GSD R14, Quick Haul D8, HSD P10e, Vektron P7i is sold through a dealer, so the price is set per model and per shop rather than listed centrally. Across the e-bike brands compared on the site, entry prices span €8.73 to €7,774.27 and the middle sits at €876.09.
What does the warranty cover after the sale?+
Tern states a frame warranty of 10 years. Bought through a dealer, dealer, the bike is then looked after through the partner service network, so the workshop that handles warranty work is one that fits your area. Worth confirming the terms with the dealer at purchase.
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