GoCycle: An Innovative Folding Electric Bike

The GoCycle is a new folding electric bike that was just launched in the U.K. According to the manufacturer, it is the world’s first production bicycle to feature a completely enclosed multi-speed chain-drive with side-mounted wheels. Despite boasting 26″ wheels, the automatic folding mechanism does away with the need for tools or parts removal, allowing you to fold it in a matter of seconds. Being an electric bike, it weighs a hefty 14.7kg (or 32 pounds).

The rider can quickly reach 15mph and a single charge, which takes approximately three hours, will provide a travel range of up to 20 miles depending on pedal input and terrain.

Here’s a video of the GoCycle in action.

The GoCycle’s entire frame and wheels are injection-moulded in light-weight magnesium alloy in a process called Thixomoulding – a type of injection moulding for metal, which is more durable than plastic and commonly used to create magnesium casings of products such as laptops, digital cameras and mobile phones.

The Gocycle only comes in white and will be available across the UK from this month. Customers will be able to purchase Gocycle directly online or by visiting one of Gocycle’s Certified Dealers across the UK.

Here’s a hands-on review of the bike from VeloVision.

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