GOCYCLE G3

Folding Gocycle electro

Gocycle is in the first place in design - nothing like this on our roads will almost certainly not meet. Whether it's the white variant we tested or the black one, the bike looks like cut out of some science-fiction movie - the design really made a lot of stuff and I believe a lot of people just get Gocycle for it.

Alongside the magnesium alloy frame itself, the distinctive design element is a lot of unconventional mounting of the two wheels that are mounted from the side. In fact, the wide-spoked wheels themselves are made of the same material as the frame itself. Both the chain and the derailleur are completely covered, the battery is conveniently hidden in the frame, so nothing clean does not interfere with the design's cleanliness. Indeed, design has also had to recede ergonomically - especially in the case of the control panel - but later on. Anyway, with a quiet conscience, Gocycle is beautiful. Even very beautiful. I did not "take" such a glimpse of my surroundings. And I was not afraid of any lap, for even the greatest ignorant at first glance knew that she could not stand ten, twenty or thirty thousand.

Price, equipment, range

In truth - Gocycle costs roughly as much as the used Fabia - less than 130 thousand crowns including VAT is really enough. On the other hand, besides the absolutely exclusive design, you get a decent charge of modern technology for your money. It's just a matter of course - electronic gear, 3-speed gearbox in the rear, hydraulic brakes, solid and lightweight magnesium frame, spring-loaded rear fork (if you can talk about the fork when the wheel is on the side). And let's not forget - there are not many bikes that can be controlled via a mobile phone. The Gocycle G2R is one of them - you download the app from App Store or Google Play, connect to the bike via Bluetooth and it's already shining - control, settings, statistics, and so on. Ideal for bicycle-based geeks.

Not to forget - the Gocycle G2R is one of the few bikes that we sell, which can be powered by more power than we have at 25 km / h. In some driving modes (and of course at your own risk) you can drive at speeds up to 32 km / h. However, expect battery life to decrease radically.

Gocycle - electric motor

A propos - Range: The manufacturer's range is up to 80 km. In fact, when I ripped the wheel a lot and did not go very well, I was able to pull the fully charged battery off after thirty kilometers, but it is true that at least a third of the route led to a relatively steep hill. I believe that when setting less intensive assistance, the given approach is real. What you get used to is electronic predictive sorting. It has a switch under the handlebars, and in the prediction mode the bike can even re-set itself, which is what I am not a cycling geek. I do not know how reliable this system is, but it worked out without hesitation during our test. The bike is intelligent enough to have energy for shifting even if the battery is completely discharged - it does not happen that you stay hanging halfway down the hill with a discharged battery and the most difficult gear (manually not even in an emergency ).

Driving impressions

The feeling of riding is roughly the same as you would expect from a bike of this kind - the ride is comfortable, the seat is quite upright and when it is turned on it is very pleasant. As soon as you turn off the assistance (or you get a battery), you will encounter the limit of virtually any electric street school, which is the upright position of a rider who is not quite in tune with effective driving on human drive. In addition, for example, in the hilly terrain, three speeds are not just winning - even if we do not pay - the range of gears is decent due to their number. Tires with a non-marking pattern are clearly built for fast ride on hardened surfaces. I think that on difficult terrains you can forget about G2R - it really is not a trekking bike - but, as I often write in reviews, it is not a fault but a feature ...

Electric driving, possibly with increased assistance, is a real experience - the bike also allows you to ride in a moped mode - pure electric drive, when you add a gas under the handlebar - with the maximum speed of up to 32 km / h you can enjoy a lot of fun (I recommend cautiously on climbing cycling tracks - the hydraulic brakes are really sharp and the sharp braking at the maximum speed can easily end up with some inconvenience.) The chapter itself is the control panel on the handlebars, its luminous diodes indicating the battery status, speed, they are definitely impressive and fit into the sophisticated design of the bike, but in practical life most of the users would probably welcome a common LCD display that also has an electric bike at a quarter price.It is true that this handicap is to a certain extent compensated by the iPhone / Android app but let's admit that this method, which in addition requires handling the phone, is not for everyone. Handlebars also act as a battery, speed and gear status indicator. Gocycle 2GR presents itself as a folding bike. But do not imagine a classic puzzle that you fold in twenty seconds and get into the tram. The bicycle can actually be folded into the transport bag in a relatively short time, but it is a function of its transport for longer distances - car, bus, etc. It is really not for everyday use in public transport.

Final summary

Gocycle has gone a long way from the first model. What's left is a great design (and a premium prize), but we can see improvements at almost every step. An excellent bike for geeks, lovers of beautiful things, and people who love the surroundings. The main enhancements are LiIon batteries with higher capacity, Hydraulic disc brake instead of original mechanical, Electronic shift instead of mechanical, Light on handlebars.