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The '''Gocycle''' is an [[electric bicycle]] manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe.<ref>Paul Ridden, Gizmag, November 9, 2011</ref> Thorpe is an [[industrial design]]er who once worked at the racing car company [[McLaren]].<ref name="The Director">{{cite web|author=Duff, Amy |url=http://www.director.co.uk/ONLINE/2010/06_10_Gocycle.html |title=Richard Thorpe, Gocycle |publisher=''Director'' |date=May 2010 |accessdate=2012-12-03}}</ref> The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels,<ref name="Telegraph1">{{cite web|author=Hudson, Paul |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/green-motoring/7854513/Gocycle-electric-cycle-review.html |title=Gocycle electric cycle review |publisher=''The Telegraph'' |date=June 25, 2010 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}</ref> a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling,<ref name="Telegraph1"/> moulded [[magnesium]] structure and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up and can be carried in a case.<ref name="Guardian1">{{cite web|last=Pidd |first=Helen |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2009/jun/18/bike-gocycle-electric |title=The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride |publisher=''The Guardian'' |date=June 18, 2009 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}</ref> The [[electric motor]] is powered by a rechargeable battery.<ref name="Guardian1"/> |
The '''Gocycle''' is an [[electric bicycle]] manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe.<ref>Paul Ridden, Gizmag, November 9, 2011</ref> Thorpe is an [[industrial design]]er who once worked at the racing car company [[McLaren]].<ref name="The Director">{{cite web|author=Duff, Amy |url=http://www.director.co.uk/ONLINE/2010/06_10_Gocycle.html |title=Richard Thorpe, Gocycle |publisher=''Director'' |date=May 2010 |accessdate=2012-12-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101125512/http://director.co.uk/ONLINE/2010/06_10_Gocycle.html |archivedate=2012-11-01 |df= }}</ref> The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels,<ref name="Telegraph1">{{cite web|author=Hudson, Paul |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/green-motoring/7854513/Gocycle-electric-cycle-review.html |title=Gocycle electric cycle review |publisher=''The Telegraph'' |date=June 25, 2010 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}</ref> a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling,<ref name="Telegraph1"/> moulded [[magnesium]] structure and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up and can be carried in a case.<ref name="Guardian1">{{cite web|last=Pidd |first=Helen |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2009/jun/18/bike-gocycle-electric |title=The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride |publisher=''The Guardian'' |date=June 18, 2009 |accessdate=2012-03-03}}</ref> The [[electric motor]] is powered by a rechargeable battery.<ref name="Guardian1"/> |
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The original version, now known as the G1, was discontinued in 2011.<ref name="Gocycle">{{cite web| |
The original version, now known as the G1, was discontinued in 2011.<ref name="Gocycle">{{cite web|url=http://www.gocycle.com/category_s/23.htm |title=Our first-generation (G1) Gocycle is sold out and discontinued |accessdate=2012-12-03 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312225947/http://www.gocycle.com/category_s/23.htm |archivedate=2012-03-12 |df= }}</ref> A G2 model was introduced to mainland Europe in 2012. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 15:25, 13 January 2017
The Gocycle is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe.[1] Thorpe is an industrial designer who once worked at the racing car company McLaren.[2] The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels,[3] a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling,[3] moulded magnesium structure and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up and can be carried in a case.[4] The electric motor is powered by a rechargeable battery.[4]
The original version, now known as the G1, was discontinued in 2011.[5] A G2 model was introduced to mainland Europe in 2012.
See also
References
- ^ Paul Ridden, Gizmag, November 9, 2011
- ^ Duff, Amy (May 2010). "Richard Thorpe, Gocycle". Director. Archived from the original on 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Hudson, Paul (June 25, 2010). "Gocycle electric cycle review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b Pidd, Helen (June 18, 2009). "The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Our first-generation (G1) Gocycle is sold out and discontinued". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
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Additional sources
- James May (February 8, 2010). "Living the electric dream with the Gocycle". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Sorrel, Charlie (February 24, 2010). "Gocycle Black, The Non-Electric Electric Bike". Wired.com. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
External links
- "Gocycle electric bike review". Pocket-lint. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
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