For anyone who needs to replace the lower struts on the Tern cargo rack, I've found alternatives available in Europe from the Dutch brand XLC sold on the various European Amazon stores for around 5 to 8 euros. Also in some German online stores and German eBay. SKU 2500604200




The struts appear to be dimensionally identical to the Tern except for the length which is around 2 cm shorter because it's missing two holes which are spaced at 1 cm intervals. They're probably made in the same factory.

I haven't actually ordered this yet so cannot confirm. But I haven't found any other alternatives as the local bike shops I've asked don't stock these types of parts. I tried looking on all the far east online marketplaces but did not find them there.

Mine snapped at the third hole from the top where it presses against the plate, while it was attached through the top hole. I could continue using it by selecting the fourth hole from the top but the ground clearance to my panniers is reduced. replacing them anyway to be safe.