Whilst preparing to e-stalk 
.. I happened across Brian on his bike.
.. I happened across Brian on his bike.Brian, 77 years young, and his G-Tech ebike.
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Brian has had the bike for 6 months and his issues were that it came with brake handles too high (an easy adjustment) and zero suspension. He also thought the handlebars were too low for him and the steering felt a bit 'wobbly' and, as he said in the video, he ended up in a thorn bush in the first week due to that issue.
I felt pretty much the same, in that it felt very 'rigid' with it being a hard-tail with rigid front forks, no suspension seat-post and a harsh seat.
I answered his complaints of discomfort by letting him ride mine, which he gave 10 out of 10 for being a good ride, probably as I've just fitted a suspension seat-post and a gel saddle. So, he knows what his next purchase will be he said. I've also advised him on how to raise his handlebars.
I would say that it's an OK bike for riding to work. Providing that it's fairly flat and a relatively short distance. It felt very light, which we all know already, and I was able to power it up to around 18mph or so with relative ease. Albeit on a slight downhill slope.
It's a stylish bike. But, for a grand, you can do a lot better.. in my humble opinion.
Still, nobody markets them like G-Tech does.
Note the all round surveillance devices, front and back cameras, on my 'Stealth Bomber'.
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I have one of those on my other bike. It wouldn't work on this one. It would clunk the rack, or very near to it, and I have a rack bag coming to stow my gear in, which it would definitely bounce against. Gear = umbrella, rainproof jacket, gloves, phone, dog lead, cash, balaclava, ski mask, gas-mask, knife, rope and other essentials.. you know..
I wouldn't knock the G-Tech. It's just not my cup of tea. I ride bikes cross country primarily. Hence, having 2 e-MTB's. If I could commute, I would happily do it on a G-Tech bike. Alas, my commute is a 50 mile round, motorway trip. I did find myself pedalling like the blazes on it, due to it being so light. It's a good bike to get fitter on for sure.I normally wear a rucksack and to be fair don't carry enough to be prepared for doomsday
Found another Gtech owner doing 20 mile commutes on his so I'm not the only outcast
Out of curiosity, as they don't come with one fitted, have you fitted a speedo fitted to yours?
Every 500 miles or so just check the brass bushes on the Suntour seat posts as a couple of my bushes wore through it had covered about 2k road miles. Wasn't able to source replacements so had some made for me by curtesy of the taxpayer.
I've seen 4 now;-
Brian, on his G-Tech.
David and Frank on a KTM Macina and a Byocycle.
And Pete on his Freego.
4 guys with a combined age of 327 years.
I've a big respect for them!
Great postI've seen 4 now;-
Brian, on his G-Tech.
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David and Frank on a KTM Macina and a Byocycle.
And Pete on his Freego.
4 guys with a combined age of 327 years.
I've a big respect for them!
Very popular. It's had quite a few views on youtube already. There must be a lot of people searching for info on the G-tech bike. Most google searches lead to this forum. That can only be a good thing.
Thanks to all who've replied to my post. Lovely though the Gtech looks, I can already see that it isn't exactly value for money, and might not be all I hoped.
If only I still had the legs, I'd buy one of the beautiful urban machines now being produced by artisan makers and covered in 'Urban Cyclist'. Not that I have any desire to be an urban cyclist, but some of those machines would also be great for spinning down a country lane.
If only I still had the legs, I'd buy one of the beautiful urban machines now being produced by artisan makers and covered in 'Urban Cyclist'. Not that I have any desire to be an urban cyclist, but some of those machines would also be great for spinning down a country lane.
As I learn more about the e-bikes currently being marketed, it becomes apparent that I may be limited in finding one with a big enough frame. I'm only about 5'11", with a ~35" inside leg. I used to ride a 24" steel frame but 23" would have done. With today's much smaller frames, one needs much more exposed seat post. That's all right in itself, but if you like the handlebars at the same height as the saddle, you may find you can't raise the bars enough. And even if you can it looks horrible. And the reach will be out of proportion too.
The larger Gtech frame is only 20", which is too small for me. So it's out of consideration on that score alone. I think range would kill it too, as would the poor grade componentry mentioned by, IIRC, Wobble.
Of course I can get the size I want if I buy a Royal Dutch Gazelle, many of which are available with a 57cm frame. But they really aren't the sort of bike I'm looking for.
The larger Gtech frame is only 20", which is too small for me. So it's out of consideration on that score alone. I think range would kill it too, as would the poor grade componentry mentioned by, IIRC, Wobble.
Of course I can get the size I want if I buy a Royal Dutch Gazelle, many of which are available with a 57cm frame. But they really aren't the sort of bike I'm looking for.
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