iO InBicy Flash Switch vs Tern Quick Haul Long D9
iO InBicy Flash Switch and Tern Quick Haul Long D9 are both Longtail models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Flash Switch | Quick Haul Long D9 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Longtail | Longtail |
| Motor | Bafang Mid-drive | Bosch Cargo Line Cruise Gen4 |
| Price | €4,215 | €3,700 (Better value) |
| Torque | 90 Nm (Better value) | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 504 Wh | 500 Wh |
| Estimated range | 42 km | 41 km |
| Payload | 90 kg | 90 kg |
| Max. total weight | 200 kg (Better value) | 190 kg |
| Bike weight | 24 kg (Better value) | 29.3 kg |
| Length | 1,880 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Max. children | 3 (Better value) | 2 |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Shifting | Derailleur | Derailleur |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Tektro, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the iO InBicy Flash Switch if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (90 Nm vs 85 Nm torque)
- you need a higher total weight limit (200 kg vs 190 kg)
- you often lift or push the bike (24 kg vs 29.3 kg)
- you carry more kids (up to 3 vs 2)
Choose the Tern Quick Haul Long D9 if…
- your budget matters — it costs €515 less (€3,700 vs €4,215)