GoCycle

[flecc]

Thanks PsionicWiz, welcome to the forum.

As said above, I like the style, though not for me as it stands, rear suspension too inefficient for pedalling. I could see it selling if the price was ok though.

Any news on production plans or wishes?
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[PsionicWiz]

The Gocycle is currently in production, but no available to the public as of yet.

 

[flecc]

Thanks, I'll look forward to further announcements. Something very different like this could stir up extra interest in cycling. Media "friendly".
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[PsionicWiz]

Update

I created a YouTube video of the bike

YouTube - GoCycle a Richard Thorpe Creation


GoCycle Website gocycle

 

[Rad]

I created a YouTube video of the bike

YouTube - GoCycle a Richard Thorpe Creation

I think it looks a bit BMXy! I too like it, but it's not for me. I love the way it sounds though, like a TIE Fighter streaking through space.

 

[the_killjoy]

It reminds me of one of the plastic bikes from the 1980s (?), cannot remember the name of it .

 

[SEATALTEA]

I like it, I like the purpose designed frame rather than the traditional but adapted cycle frame.

It's innovative and moves the electric bike market forward, it reminds me somewhat of that really expensve US electric MTB (which I can't remember the name of now).

I could see these being available to hire at Centre Parcs and the like, short commutes and for city use.

It seemed to have a good turn of speed on the throttle, whats the gearing set up and range ?

My daughter would take my bike for travelling to school each day if she could, she's a year out to do it lawfully and although it's a great school my concern would be what happened when it was chained up during the day.

In a perfect world I could see these getting some kids out of Chelsea tractors.

I'd suggest a retractable security chain like the little Pug scooters used to have and LED lights powered from the battery front and rear.

Good job.

 

[musicbooks]

All quantity and little quality, I'm afraid. Maybe the first to make it to Senior before his bike arrived

I think that would be me Simon

Laugh? I nearly fell off my invisible bike

BW
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[Rod Tibbs]

A neighbour of mine is involved in the production of the Go Cycle and I have already ridden it. The performance is roughly the same as my Mistral but they only quote a 10 mile range. The bike is light, easily pedalled and beautifully engineered.

The noise is designed to appeal to the foo fighter element in youth but would drive me potty after a while.

My main complaint is with the controls. You have just a red button which gives you full power or nothing. There is no twist grip or anything like that. I am certain the bike would be used a lot in urban situations where you need to be able to trickle along or apply power very gently and this you just cannot do.

I would also like some form of battery indicator. At the moment there is nothing and you have no idea of the state of charge. However it is easy to pedal should you run out but it only has three gears.

For folding, the wheels just un-click and are then clicked back on again when the fold is complete. It can then be wheeled around easily like a modern piece of wheelie luggage. When folded it takes up very little space.

I would like mudguards and some way of carrying something, but then I am of the older generation! With one or two mods I think this could be a brilliant bike and one that would appeal to a much wider range of people. The engineering and design (former McClaren designer apparently) leave the Chinese in the dark ages.

Rod

 

[Mussels]

I'd break that within a week.
According to the news article I am slap in the middle of their demographic, but all I see is form over function. A lot of money for too many compromises, how big is the market for electric Bromptons?

“We were looking for the fun, spunky, get-me-there-quick vroom-vroom-vroom attitude in the city,” Thorpe said.

I can't see thinking like that attracting adults, same with the noise. As others have said it seems more of a toy for teenagers and twenty something metrosexuals who live in Islington.
Good luck to the bloke though, it may be a big hit.

 

[wibble]

If it's as light as a BMX and strong enough to do tricks on then the kids will love it.

 

[PsionicWiz]

A little more on the bike... power control would be usefull... But note that when you press the button it does not engage full throttle.... the motor will gradually speed up. You must be moving before the motor will engage. When traveling at a slow speed the motor will only assist you... It will not speed up.

I think the battery meter would be a great asset to the bike. Richard is planning on offering lithium Ion batteries on the near future... He is currently using NMH batteries. Lithium will offer longer battery life and more speed. The bike is capped 16mph Europe, and 18mph US if I remember correctly. He will also offer some software to remove the speed cap. (at owners risk..of course).


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