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Old 09-14-09, 06:34 PM
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Go Cycle folding bike

https://www.gocycle.com/



Quite curious to see how long it takes to actually place the bike into the hard case. If it is 30 seconds or less, I'm sold.
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Wow, I'd keep that bike on my kitchen table. Sweetness.
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It's worth noting that this is more of a "breakaway" or 'quick disassemble' bike -- rather than a folder, per se.
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Looks beautiful. Adjustable handlepost angle, I don't get why other companies seem to have found this too complex to implement.
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They stated in the faqs this is not something you'd be folding up at the train station or at work. So it'll probably take even longer than the swissbike to fold. like a few minutes to take off both wheels before you fold.
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It's not a folder, it's a separatable bike. You won't be breaking it down unless you're traveling with it (e.g. taking it on a plane or train).


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Adjustable handlepost angle, I don't get why other companies seem to have found this too complex to implement.
1) I'd imagine it's very difficult to implement properly, especially if you need to put a hinge at the bottom of the handlepost for a fold.
2) Changing the stem is usually sufficient (and cheaper) to produce the same effect.
3) There could be all kinds of handling effects from changing the handlepost angle.
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The GoCycle web site has a link to a printed review which demonstrates, comprehensively, how to fold the bike and place it in its case.

Just eyeballing the description of the steps, it looks like 10 or 15 minutes.
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a good competitor to the Brompton X electric bike project

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuHetV-7IZc
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Given we haven't even seen the new Brompton X, I think that's a little premature

The new GoCycle is also retailing at 3000 EUROS

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Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe
It's not a folder, it's a separatable bike. You won't be breaking it down unless you're traveling with it (e.g. taking it on a plane or train).



1) I'd imagine it's very difficult to implement properly, especially if you need to put a hinge at the bottom of the handlepost for a fold.
2) Changing the stem is usually sufficient (and cheaper) to produce the same effect.
3) There could be all kinds of handling effects from changing the handlepost angle.
Spot on, specially on number 3. Glad to see someone acknowledging handling in this forum.

This bike looks amazing, price is about right. First generation was underpriced. I would love to own one, but how long until the novelty wears off? I want a bike for life, I am probably wrong, but buying this bike would feel like buying a new computer or phone, I will need to upgrade in a few years.

Pitty is stiill a front wheel motor I rather it was a center motor in the bottom bracket.

Juan

PS: I still want one

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3000 euros doesn't seem bad for all that design, technology and engineering.
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I haven't seen it yet but I would buy the new Brompton X over THAT any day. Residual value of the Brompton would far exceed the GoCycle.

I know its personal opinion, but to me the GoCycle looks over designed and way over priced.

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