Gocycle

Gocycle
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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.

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References

  1. Paul Ridden, Gizmag, November 9, 2011
  2. Duff, Amy (May 2010). "Richard Thorpe, Gocycle". Director. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
  3. 1 2 Hudson, Paul (June 25, 2010). "Gocycle electric cycle review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  4. 1 2 Pidd, Helen (June 18, 2009). "The gocycle electric bike makes going up the steepest hills an easy ride". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
  5. "Our first-generation (G1) Gocycle is sold out and discontinued". Retrieved 2012-12-03.

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