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Has anyone upgraded from a cheaper cargo bike to a Tern?

I bought a cheaper cargo bike (Blix) a year ago thinking I would use it here and there but wasn’t much of a “biker” so didn’t think it was worth big spending to buy a Tern or more expensive brand. Of course I’m sure you know where this is going - I’m obviously obsessed with it and take it as much as possible anywhere and everywhere we can (I have a 4 year old and 6 year old).

Now I have it in my head that I want to upgrade to a Tern GSD, which for me is an unfathomable amount of money to spend on something I can’t use year round (we have bad winters, which may be okay if local government actually bothered to plow or salt or bike lanes but they hardly even do for cars on the streets so forget pedestrians) but that doesn’t stop me from wanting it. I keep telling myself to be happy with what I have.. has anyone upgraded from a cheaper version of a cargo bike (Blix, Rad, etc)? Was it worth the money? Were you happy you did?

I like the Tern because I think the components will be more replaceable and I would like to live this fun cargo bike life for the long haul - I have trouble finding a local shop that will service my current cargo bike and getting parts for it is a pain. I also think since my bike isn’t too old or too high mileage that I could still sell it now for a decent amount. One of the main things I like about the GSD is I could put it in my car to ride new places that are too far to ride to, impossible for my current bike.

Anyway, just looking for any thoughts (encouragement or discouragement lol) about doing this, if it’s worth it or I should stick it out with what I have. I have half the money saved, and think between selling some old things I could get almost all the way there and then get a new Tern this summer, hypothetically.

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