Anyone else really like the new Gocycle ?

[morph999]

I really like the design of this. I wish I had the money for one.

http://www.gocycle.com/

It's the best looking e-bike that I've seen so far.

 

[GrayKard]

I like minimalist designs but I would buy an A2B before I would buy a Gocycle. The A2B looks like a stronger design and IMO looks cooler. 8)

Gary

 

[John in CR]

It's slick but too small for my taste. I too like the A2B in the style that Ypedal has, which to me has a nice beefy look to it that Ypedal's testing is proving to be true.

 

[Drunkskunk]

Its a Nice design. Its too cute for my personal taste, and if it's going to be that small and cute, it needs to fold as well.

 

[dogman dan]

It is cute though, perfect for the colledge student that just needs to be able to go a few miles to the bar or work. Looks like they avoided using the inevitable 250 watt hubmotor too. Also perfect for getting stolen, too cute to stay where you put it. To me, that can be a detract, pretty gets stolen pretty fast.

 

[AussieJester]

+1 for the A2B easily over the GoGocycle, looking at the size of it Morpheous, you would
need to send out a search party to retrieve it from your butt crack after you sat on it...prolly come out
in more pieces than it went in too, don't look overly strong IMHO...

KiM

 

[hozozco]

I like the look, if not the price!

Many deades ago when I was living in the inner city as a Uni Student this would have been perfect for me. Now I'm in the outer suburbs with a couple of nasty hills between me and work so it's not so suitable.

I do like it though. I could picture doing the 'grey nomad' thing and having a couple of them on the back of the caravan in a few more decades...

 

[icecube57]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ITjS9chuq2YTXkR4T_DOgQ

Reminds me of something from Fisher Price.

 

[Lock]

BUMP
http://store.gocycle.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/downloads/pr_2010_11_29_distribution2011_b.pdf

Trade Press Release
Karbon Kinetics Announces Growth Plans and Next-Generation Gocycle®
LONDON, November 29: Karbon Kinetics Ltd. (KKL) today announced completion of its market evaluation phase of the award-winning, electric two-wheeler Gocycle® and shares its future plans for growth.
In 2011, KKL will transition from its market evaluation phase towards growth. The business will build on recognised core competencies of product development, design, manufacturing technology, brand development and management of an outsourced supply chain. KKL’s future sales and distribution model will focus on higher volume and market penetration delivered by robust national and international promotion and distribution.
Richard Thorpe, founder of KKL and designer of Gocycle, said, “We have built up a solid network of resellers throughout Europe. We recognise the importance of providing local language and territory support for both our resellers and end consumers, which is a key part of our sales and distribution plans for 2011.”
During this transition in 2011, KKL will soon sell out of the first-generation (G1) Gocycle and will
continue providing service to its customers. In 2012, KKL will introduce its next-generation Gocycle (G2 model), leveraging experience and investments in design, advanced materials and manufacturing technology and understanding of the market. The G2 Gocycle will have many improved features and will position KKL at the forefront of the electric two-wheeler market opportunity.
Thorpe continued, “By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60% of the projected world
population of 8 billion people, putting tremendous pressure on the environment, as well as public
infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services. This increasing pressure will drive a paradigm shift in city transportation, and a new breed of sustainable personal urban transportation will emerge. Our long-term vision is to be a leader in this market with Gocycle: cool, green electric transport for an affordable price.”

KKL is actively engaging with a number of sales and distribution partners worldwide and is soliciting enquiries from interested parties. Contact sales@gocycle.com.
The company is also in the process of closing a growth investment round. Contact invest@gocycle.com.

Wattever ya think of the product, I like the way they talk

Lock

 

[Lock]

http://www.prw.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=1308308431

Electric bike exploits advanced prototyping for composite moulding
By Barry Copping
Posted 17 June 2011 11:00 am GMT

Easy ride thanks to injection moulding modelling and optimisation

The award-winning GoCycle electrically assisted bicycle is cited as “the world’s lightest production two-wheeled electric vehicle.” It was developed partly using the Protomold process provided by Proto Labs, rapid injection moulding service with a UK facility at Telford.

The GoCycle is designed and produced by British company Karbon Kinetics Ltd (KKL). A Mark 2 version, currently in development, includes performance upgrades and is scheduled for a late 2011 launch.

The bike was designed to appeal to young, urban professionals and their families, with a view to combining portability, style and on-demand electric power to offer the rider the health benefits of cycling and, at the push of a button, a no-effort, emission-free run-around.

A high-powered electric motor is mounted in the cycle’s front hub. The Mark 2 will be quieter, smoother and have a more powerful gear drive, reports KKL, allowing the rider to quickly reach speeds of 25kph (16mph) and travel for up to 64km (40 miles) on a single charge of the new, lightweight lithium battery (double the range of the first generation and 1 kg lighter).

KKL was founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, with the aim of developing and commercialising light electric vehicles – from small city cars to electric motorcycles – starting with Gocycle which incorporates a pioneering injection-moulded magnesium alloy frame in history.

Thorpe commented: “We chose the best manufacturing options available from around the world. Proto Labs offered a unique service to our product designers that allowed our development process to proceed much faster. You just submit your three-dimensional CAD model to the ProtoQuote automatic quotation system, and you receive pricing, options and advice for improved ‘mouldability’ within hours.”

While the Gocycle’s frame is made using magnesium, the main mechanical parts such as the rear suspension unit are made using a specially formulated nylon filled with 60% of long glass-fibres. The expertise to injection mould this lightweight, strong material was provided by Protomold.

According to managing director John Tumelty, the company's senior engineers had not previously worked with a material incorporating such a high glass content in parts where the cosmetic surface finish demands were so high. For this reason, they were uncertain how well the material would flow during the injection moulding process. “Warp problems are generally more prevalent when using glass-filled resins,” said Tumelty, “and the difficulties tend to escalate with the proportion of glass content.”

Working very closely with KKL, Protomold team scrutinised the CAD geometry of all the components requiring moulding. The data collected were entered into Protomold's in-house flow analysis software Protoflow, yielding a visual prognosis of the injection moulding process. Using this, the company's engineering team then tested the locations points where the plastic enters the mould cavity, and analysed the pressure and temperature conditions required to achieve successful component moulding. By the end of the project, Protomold had developed 47 individual injection moulding tools for manufacturing the required parts.

Very important among Gocycle’s design criteria was durability, so there was a real need to have production-intent material prototypes for the engineers to test. As a result, Protomold were able to develop tools that would prevent potential weak spots from occuring should the material flow during moulding be less than consistently uniform.

 

[Lock]

First time I've seen prices quotes:
http://www.bike-eu.com/news/5060/next-generation-gocycle-ahead.html

According to Richard Thorpe, founder of KKL and designer of Gocycle, “We have taken all of our experience with G1 and improved the product comprehensively. Customers will notice the user enhancements, lighter weight and increased performance. Our resellers will see greater margins, better serviceability and greater reliability.”

In 2012, KKL will introduce two versions of the G2: the G2R (retailprice € 2,499) and the G2S (retailprice € 1,999). In 2013, the company will add a third entry-level version. Thorpe continued, “G2 is a remarkable product and takes the G1 platform to significantly better levels of design integration, performance and reliability. The G2 lithium battery will improve performance and lower the weight. G1 customers will be able to retro-upgrade this lithium battery pack, as well as new G2 accessories such as a luggage rack platform.”

Published @ 27-06-2011

Full article in the link
tks
1oCk

 

[Jason27]

That gocycle wouldnt stand a chance on some of the street in America... I wonder what the price is?

 

[sk8norcal]

I recently met an UK couple riding around downtown Los Gatos ($$)
both on GoCycle.

they both told me they love it...

 

[georgefromvt]

http://www.prw.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=1308308431

Electric bike exploits advanced prototyping for composite moulding
By Barry Copping
Posted 17 June 2011 11:00 am GMT

Easy ride thanks to injection moulding modelling and optimisation

The award-winning GoCycle electrically assisted bicycle is cited as “the world’s lightest production two-wheeled electric vehicle.” It was developed partly using the Protomold process provided by Proto Labs, rapid injection moulding service with a UK facility at Telford.

The GoCycle is designed and produced by British company Karbon Kinetics Ltd (KKL). A Mark 2 version, currently in development, includes performance upgrades and is scheduled for a late 2011 launch.

The bike was designed to appeal to young, urban professionals and their families, with a view to combining portability, style and on-demand electric power to offer the rider the health benefits of cycling and, at the push of a button, a no-effort, emission-free run-around.

A high-powered electric motor is mounted in the cycle’s front hub. The Mark 2 will be quieter, smoother and have a more powerful gear drive, reports KKL, allowing the rider to quickly reach speeds of 25kph (16mph) and travel for up to 64km (40 miles) on a single charge of the new, lightweight lithium battery (double the range of the first generation and 1 kg lighter).

KKL was founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, with the aim of developing and commercialising light electric vehicles – from small city cars to electric motorcycles – starting with Gocycle which incorporates a pioneering injection-moulded magnesium alloy frame in history.

Thorpe commented: “We chose the best manufacturing options available from around the world. Proto Labs offered a unique service to our product designers that allowed our development process to proceed much faster. You just submit your three-dimensional CAD model to the ProtoQuote automatic quotation system, and you receive pricing, options and advice for improved ‘mouldability’ within hours.”

While the Gocycle’s frame is made using magnesium, the main mechanical parts such as the rear suspension unit are made using a specially formulated nylon filled with 60% of long glass-fibres. The expertise to injection mould this lightweight, strong material was provided by Protomold.

According to managing director John Tumelty, the company's senior engineers had not previously worked with a material incorporating such a high glass content in parts where the cosmetic surface finish demands were so high. For this reason, they were uncertain how well the material would flow during the injection moulding process. “Warp problems are generally more prevalent when using glass-filled resins,” said Tumelty, “and the difficulties tend to escalate with the proportion of glass content.”

Working very closely with KKL, Protomold team scrutinised the CAD geometry of all the components requiring moulding. The data collected were entered into Protomold's in-house flow analysis software Protoflow, yielding a visual prognosis of the injection moulding process. Using this, the company's engineering team then tested the locations points where the plastic enters the mould cavity, and analysed the pressure and temperature conditions required to achieve successful component moulding. By the end of the project, Protomold had developed 47 individual injection moulding tools for manufacturing the required parts.

Very important among Gocycle’s design criteria was durability, so there was a real need to have production-intent material prototypes for the engineers to test. As a result, Protomold were able to develop tools that would prevent potential weak spots from occuring should the material flow during moulding be less than consistently uniform.

Nice looking bike and an even nicer looking model. Great bike if you are a pretty young girl who weighs barely 98 lbs. How would it hold up for an ageing 210 flabby baby boomer??????? Enough torque to get my old butt up a hill?????????????

 

[Lock]

Pretty sure their target market is Euro butt George

...butt I could be wrong

lock

 

[Spacey]

Not like that anymore in the UK, girls are getting bigger faster...a lot faster

 

[sk8norcal]

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[Spacey]

Ha that last bike...50 mile range...err..cough cough...bullshit!

 

[Lock]

http://www.bike-eu.com/news/busines...s-manufacturing-partner-for-gocycle-5384.html

Flextronics in Hungary Selected as Manufacturing Partner for Gocycle

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

LONDON, UK – Gocycle’s Karbon Kinetics Ltd. (KKL) announces the selection of Flextronics as its manufacturing partner for the Gocycle. Flextronics will take over manufacturing sourcing and logistics, assembly and ultimately quality control for Gocycle at the Flextronics factory in Hungary. The partnership represents a significant next step for KKL. The company says that it will: “Be able to capitalize on growing international demand for the Gocycle product portfolio by leveraging Flextronics’ advanced manufacturing solutions and global supply chain logistics capabilities.”

Full article in the link...

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