Gocycle

Gocycle is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, an industrial designer who once worked at the racing car company McLaren.[1] The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels,[2] a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling, a molded magnesium frame and wheels and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up and can be carried in a case.[3] The electric motor is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

GoCycle electric bicycle on display at Fully Charged in 2022
Gocycle
IndustryElectric bicycles
Founded2002 (2002)
FounderRichard Thorpe
Headquarters
Chessington, London, UK

In 2009, after substantial development, the business launched the Gocycle G1, the first of its models. The G1 benefitted from Richard’s expertise in a 25-year career working in the motorsports and light electric vehicle industry.

The Gocycle G2 entered the market in 2012. It was followed by the Gocycle G3 in 2016, which debuted an automotive-inspired Daytime Running Light (DRL) and the Gocycle GS in 2017. At the start of 2019, the business debuted its new fast-folding Gocycle GX model, which is capable of being folded and stowed.[4] The fast-folding Gocycle GXi followed later in 2019.

In 2021, the company introduced Generation Four (G4) Gocycle models: G4, G4i & G4i+.

Products

Gocycle G1

The Gocycle G1 launched in Europe and later that year the Gocycle G1 won the Best Electric Bike award at Eurobike 2009.[5]

Gocycle G2

The Gocycle G2 launched at Eurobike 2012.

Gocycle G3

The Gocycle G3 launched in Europe in March 2016 with its automotive-inspired Daytime Running Light (DRL), another first in the industry.[5]

Gocycle GS

The all-rounder Gocycle GS [6] model was successfully funded on Kickstarter November 2016 [7] and was officially launched October 2017[5]

Gocycle GX

The fast-folding Gocycle GX, which debuted at the start of 2019, is capable of being folded and stowed in under 10 seconds.[4]

Gocycle GXi

The GXi included additional rider-focused technology.[8]

Gocycle G4, G4i & G4i+

The new G4 and G4i models represented further development in the portable urban e-bike segment.[9]

See also

References
  1. Duff, Amy (May 2010). "Richard Thorpe, Gocycle". Director. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
  2. Hudson, Paul (25 June 2010). "Gocycle electric cycle review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  3. Pidd, Helen (18 June 2009). "The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  4. "Gocycle unveils its first fully folding electric bike". Cyclist. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  5. "About". Gocycle. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  6. Love, Martin (20 January 2019). "GoCycle GS e-bike: 'I've yet to ride one I thought was better' | Martin Love". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  7. "Gocycle - the BEST folding electric bike in the world!". Kickstarter. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  8. "Gocycle GXi: The 100 Best Inventions of 2020". Time. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
  9. Pocket-lint (31 March 2021). "Gocycle G4 models get lighter, add carbonfibre, and will charge". www.pocket-lint.com. Retrieved 29 April 2021.

Additional sources

that goes 20 mph, travels for 40 miles – and folds down flat in 7 SECONDS"]. The Sun. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2019-02-15.

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