Is gobike dead?
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 922
Likes: 2
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: Wheeler Mtn bike, Strida 5.0, Tern Link Uno, FSIR Spin 2.0, Dahon Mu P8
I thought the company is long gone years ago, Chop might know more about it cause I heard him mention that it's gone and he has one of the few remaining working go bikes in existence.
#3
Senior Member

Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,095
Likes: 12
From: Pacific Northwest
Bikes: Too many....................
The website shows a 2007 bike and the site is 2007. it looks just like a Birdy. https://www.birdybike.com/
#6
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
From: Cymru (Wales)
Bikes: GoBike, Long-john, Strida III, Oke Ja recumbent, Brompton, Moulton, BSA, Strida 5
Beinr
As I've said on here many times, The GoBike seemed to me to be one the prettiest looking folders with a very good fold, but, engineering wise, it left something to be desired. I always had problems with the handling, Le Groupe Go, promised the earth, then failed to deliver, time after time, we were promised amazing changes in the website content, it never happened, we were promised accessories, still got none! Grrr! Finally Phillipe Brook, the designer, got in touch with me saying he wanted to sort out my grievances, he was coming to the UK and would, somehow, tweak my GoBike to improve it's handling, he'd be in touch. That was the last I ever heard from him.
If you are in the UK there is an ex showroom 9-speed GoBike for sale at C H White, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
It is very easy on the eye, and draws a lot of attention everywhere you go, it folds quickly and to the same size as a Birdy, so is a good folder for the commute (if you can do without mudguards , rack etc) and realise that support, after sales & accessories are non-existant.
Some people are very happy with their GoBikes (allegedly!)
Hope that helps you, I still use my battered 28-speed GoBike BTW, but use my Strida 5 more!
Good luck!
Safe riding
As I've said on here many times, The GoBike seemed to me to be one the prettiest looking folders with a very good fold, but, engineering wise, it left something to be desired. I always had problems with the handling, Le Groupe Go, promised the earth, then failed to deliver, time after time, we were promised amazing changes in the website content, it never happened, we were promised accessories, still got none! Grrr! Finally Phillipe Brook, the designer, got in touch with me saying he wanted to sort out my grievances, he was coming to the UK and would, somehow, tweak my GoBike to improve it's handling, he'd be in touch. That was the last I ever heard from him.
If you are in the UK there is an ex showroom 9-speed GoBike for sale at C H White, Malmesbury, Wiltshire.
It is very easy on the eye, and draws a lot of attention everywhere you go, it folds quickly and to the same size as a Birdy, so is a good folder for the commute (if you can do without mudguards , rack etc) and realise that support, after sales & accessories are non-existant.
Some people are very happy with their GoBikes (allegedly!)

Hope that helps you, I still use my battered 28-speed GoBike BTW, but use my Strida 5 more!
Good luck!
Safe riding
__________________
A to Z of Folding Bikes, Designers, Sellers, Accessories, Forums, Meetings, Publications
My bicycle site
My Microcar & alternate energy vehicle site.
Site for the Rock& Roll Tour Bus that I drive.
Chop! The mad Welshman, lost in the urban jungle somewhere between LLanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and Vladivostock!
A to Z of Folding Bikes, Designers, Sellers, Accessories, Forums, Meetings, Publications
My bicycle site
My Microcar & alternate energy vehicle site.
Site for the Rock& Roll Tour Bus that I drive.
Chop! The mad Welshman, lost in the urban jungle somewhere between LLanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and Vladivostock!
#7
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Thanks for replying everyone.
I'm going to get a new folding bike soon (my Montague can't be repaired). Gobike sounded great. Far less expensive than a Birdy, but, like Dynocoaster pointed out, very similar. The gobike even had disc brakes. With birdy you have to pay more for the models with disc brakes. I guess if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Hopefully, I'll have a chance to test ride a bike friday and a brompton before I make a final descision, but my parents are going to Germany on business and are willing to bring back one of the German models of the Birdy (more selection over there). I'd probably have to pay them back.
I'm going to get a new folding bike soon (my Montague can't be repaired). Gobike sounded great. Far less expensive than a Birdy, but, like Dynocoaster pointed out, very similar. The gobike even had disc brakes. With birdy you have to pay more for the models with disc brakes. I guess if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Hopefully, I'll have a chance to test ride a bike friday and a brompton before I make a final descision, but my parents are going to Germany on business and are willing to bring back one of the German models of the Birdy (more selection over there). I'd probably have to pay them back.
#9
Senior Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 7,393
Likes: 10
From: Albany, WA
Depends. Are you going to offer a frame guarantee? Then you will need to ask more.
I don't know what the new price was, I would guess similar to a Birdy price. 2nd hand, with no frame guarantee, half price.
I don't know what the new price was, I would guess similar to a Birdy price. 2nd hand, with no frame guarantee, half price.
#10
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,027
Likes: 3
From: York UK
Bikes: 2X dualdrive Mezzo folder,plus others
#11
Full Member

Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 440
Likes: 1
From: Nottingham
Bikes: Mezzo I4, Trek 1200, Rudge (Montague) BiFrame, Bickerton
When you say "like new" does that mean they are used or are they unused but been in storage for some time? Will they be for sale in the UK?
#13
One Go Bike for sale on Ebay. It was Gbouchar who posted this link on the iBOB list so I don't know if it is the only one, as he mentioned there were others in this thread.
The bike on eBay looks new, never ridden and is located near Quebec City Canada and he is offering free shipping to Canada and the US.
The bike on eBay looks new, never ridden and is located near Quebec City Canada and he is offering free shipping to Canada and the US.
#15
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Marathon, Fl.
Bikes: Optima Baron Lowracer, Gobike folder with Vespa type front fork, Porta Bike Easy Rider folding semi-recumbent, Sunray SX semi-recumbent, Sinclair A-Bike, Brompton "P" type 6 speed folding bicycle. RecumbentUSA.com mid racer fully suspended.
Where is your bike shop located? U.K. or U.S.A.?
The GoBike's vespa type front suspension and rear shock and fat tires makes for an ultra plush ride.....plus it is really a good looking bike.







