Richard Thorpe former designer at McLaren develops smart e-bike with Formula 1 genes

Richard Thorpe former designer at McLaren develops smart e-bike with Formula 1 genes

Everything - except ordinary!

The GoCycle G4 e-bike impresses with elegant design and innovative technology

High-strength lightweight construction
The frame is composed of a few, extremely lightweight components manufactured as a monoqoque:
The central element with the bottom bracket is made of either carbon or a fiberglass composite, while the front element with the integrated, internal battery is made of injection-molded magnesium.
All in all: only approx. 17kg - lighter than many a conventional bike.
Hermetic, clean - always clean clothes
Visually as well as technically, the entire rear structure presents itself as a closed housing , in which the drive train including the chain is integrated. This part is coupled with a suspension as a swingarm and provides the strikingly good ride comfort. The front mono fork with steering completes the bike.
Tire change...
Front and rear wheels are thus connected to the fork and the rear frame part respectively on one side only. The tires are fully accessible and do not have to be removed from a fork.
Thanks to the massive 2.25 inch wide GoCycle silicone tires, even daring lean angles are a pleasure to ride.
This works... in 10 seconds
In a flash, the G4 can be folded up, stowed in the trunk or carried free of charge on buses and trains. With the compact folding size of 88cm x 39cm x 75cm it finds space in every trunk, camper, boat or next to you in the subway.
Powerhouse in the front wheel
With up to 500Watt drive power and support up to 32km/h (depending on installed firmware), the wheel hub motor offers plenty of power and torque, which is cultivated by traction control directly to the front wheel.
Suitable for the racetrack
With the G4, Richard Thorpe then also ventured onto a race track again: on a selected hill and talc course at Brands Watch, GoCycle employee Tom Dowrick set an e-bike lap record with 35.4 km/h.
Our opinion:
The GoCycle G4 is very comfortable to ride - whether to the office or for leisure and vacation. The folding process is super easy and quickly done.
The weight is moderate and it is also easy to carry.
With the pre-mounted Supernova Light Kit as well as the mudguards, you are also well equipped at night and in the wet.