Gocycle

Gocycle is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, who set out to create the world's best urban electric bike. Thorpe is 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 moulded 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.

The Gocycle GS debuted in 2017
Gocycle
IndustryElectric bicycles
Founded2002 (2002)
FounderRichard Thorpe
Headquarters
Chessington, London, UK

In 2009, after an extensive development process, the business launched the ground-breaking lightweight Gocycle G1 to international acclaim. The G1 capitalised on Richard’s expertise from a 25-year career working in the motorsports and light electric vehicle industry, becoming the first injection-moulded magnesium alloy bicycle in history. It set the foundations which have enabled Gocycle to continually push boundaries with each of its three new models.

The Gocycle G2 entered the market in 2012 becoming the first production electric bike to have Bluetooth connectivity. It was followed by the range-topping Gocycle G3 in 2016, which debuted an automotive inspired Daytime Running Light (DRL) – yet another industry first – and the all-rounder 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 in under 10 seconds.[4]

Products

Gocycle G1
The Gocycle G3 debuted in 2016 with an automotive inspired Daytime Running Light (DRL)

The multi-award winning Gocycle G1 launched in Europe to international media acclaim, 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 being the first production electric bike to be digitally connected via Bluetooth and again wins the Best Electric Bike Eurobike award.[5]

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

See also

References
  1. Duff, Amy (May 2010). "Richard Thorpe, Gocycle". Director. Archived from the original on 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
  2. Hudson, Paul (June 25, 2010). "Gocycle electric cycle review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  3. Pidd, Helen (June 18, 2009). "The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  4. "Gocycle unveils its first fully folding electric bike". Cyclist. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  5. "About". Gocycle. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
  6. Love, Martin (2019-01-20). "GoCycle GS e-bike: 'I've yet to ride one I thought was better' | Martin Love". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-02-15.
  7. "Gocycle - the BEST folding electric bike in the world!". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2018-03-18.

Additional sources

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

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