Gocycle
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| Industry | Electric bicycles |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Richard Thorpe |
| Headquarters | Chessington, London, UK |
Gocycle is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe. Thorpe is an industrial designer with previous experience at the renowned racing car company McLaren.[1] The Gocycle features quick-release wheels that can be easily interchanged,[2] along with a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling system. Frame and wheels are molded magnesium and a flat pack storage and transport system allows the bicycle to be disassembled and carried in a case.[3] The electric motor is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
In 2009, the company introduced the Gocycle G1, benefiting from Richard's 25-year career expertise in the motorsports and light electric vehicle industry.
The Gocycle G2 was launched in 2012, followed by the Gocycle G3 in 2016, featuring a Daytime Running Light (DRL), and the Gocycle GS in 2017. In early 2019, the company unveiled its latest fast-folding model, the Gocycle GX, which offers foldability for convenient storage.[4]
Products[edit]
Gocycle G1[edit]
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[edit]
The Gocycle G2 launched at Eurobike 2012.
Gocycle G3[edit]
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[edit]
The all-rounder Gocycle GS [6] model was successfully funded using Kickstarter on November 2016 [7] and was officially launched on October 2017.[5]
Gocycle GX[edit]
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[edit]
The GXi included additional rider-focused technology.[8]
Gocycle G4, G4i & G4i+[edit]
The new G4 and G4i models represented further development in the portable urban e-bike segment.[9]
See also[edit]
- List of electric bicycle brands and manufacturers
- Outline of cycling
References[edit]
- ^ Duff, Amy (May 2010). "Richard Thorpe, Gocycle". Director. Archived from the original on 1 November 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2012.
- ^ Hudson, Paul (25 June 2010). "Gocycle electric cycle review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ Pidd, Helen (18 June 2009). "The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Gocycle unveils its first fully folding electric bike". Cyclist. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ a b c "About". Gocycle. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Gocycle - the BEST folding electric bike in the world!". Kickstarter. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ "Gocycle GXi: The 100 Best Inventions of 2020". Time. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ 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[edit]
- James May (8 February 2010). "Living the electric dream with the Gocycle". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- Sorrel, Charlie (24 February 2010). "Gocycle Black, The Non-Electric Electric Bike". Wired.com. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
External links[edit]
- "Gocycle GS e-bike: ‘I’ve yet to ride one I thought was better". The Guardian. 2019-01-20. Retrieved 2019-02-15
- "Gocycle GS folding e-bike". Cycling Weekly. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
that goes 20 mph, travels for 40 miles – and folds down flat in 7 SECONDS"]. The Sun. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
- "Gocycle GX is a folding bike to rival the Brompton Electric". Pocket-lint. 2019-02-06. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
- "Magnesium in frame to be cycling's metal of the future" The Independent Newspaper Retrieved 2021-04-05