Gocycle G4 | The best fold-up electric bike on the planet?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- One of the most anticipated electric bike releases has finally arrived. We take the Gocycle G4 for a spin around London to see if it matches the hype. It did not disappoint.
Dan talks through the new Gocycle G4 and the major improvements this years model has had from its predecessors, whilst Henry takes this electric bike fold-up on some urban challenges. Dan focuses primarily on the G4i and G4i+ for this review, but one further video on the differences between all three models is coming soon .. so stay tuned!
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 Brief history
01:11 Fast-folding mechanism
02:19 Urban Challenges
03:23 New G4drive motor
03:48 Lightweight features
04:26 Weight distribution
04:40 Practicalities
05:00 G4i & G4i+ highlights
05:50 Accessories
06:19 Tyres
06:34 Dan's outro
07:03 Our Gocycle T&C's
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Woop woop, great video guys ⚡️👍🏼
I like that Gokikkle
It's Go cycle you idiot!
Looks incredible - want to give one a try !
Come down and try it
Can't wait for the G4i
What about some mudguards and lights? Or a bottle holder
Finally a smooth and quick folding process after the debacle of the previous model.
Whilst looking for the ideal bike for commute i came across your video. Now after doing much researching trying before buying….I can confirm Gocycle is definitely NOT the best ebike on the planet for folding up and carrying. Weight and size are the negative issues I have found whilst testing it.
It is awkward and bulky. And cannot be placed in many small cars with a small boot.
I also tried to get on a bus with it and was frowned upon by the driver as well as a few passengers as the bus was packed.
Had it been emptied, I am sure not an eyelid would have been turned.
That seatpost is a curious one to deal with having two hands and not three….
Where the claim to fame for the best ebike comes into play is regarding everything you mentioned.
And without doubt I must add.
Now then, which bike is the best fold-up ebike..?
The electric Brompton ( and even better if one could avoid the disengaging of the battery pack…)
Where Brompton failed is in their battery pack not being a battery hidden somewhere inside the frame ( and the silly cables as well, which should run through the frame. Not rocket science to do neither..!) like with the Gocycle.
At the end of the day, Gocycle wins for everything but practicality as it simply CANNOT fold down as compact as any Brompton.
I need to fold mines. I need to be compact and I need it to be light.
Neither brands are light. Brompton claim 11 kilos without battery pack or on a standard Brompton and 17kilos otherwise with wheel connected to a battery pack at the front of the bike.
But if weight is not an issue nor folding, then The Gocycle is the one to go for.
It is such a smooth ride with its wheels handling the road surfaces much better than most.
I own a Brompton Black Edition 6 speed from 2018 and i have managed to reduce its weight by losing the mudguards, changing saddle, peddles and tires.
Just under 11kilos now. But still no way as fast as a Gocycle! With or without battery I should add.
Great to see my old city in your video
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The love Henry has for this bike 'come on you' 🚲😍
Looks good but at the price lights and reflectors should be standard. I have a G3C which is not quite as easy to disassemble , but can be put in the docking station. The ergonomics of the bike are superb but I have had some issues with second gear not engaging correctly and ‘ On demand ‘ not functioning. My original order had to be rejected because of paint defects. So my worry is the quality what it should be at this price ?
I'm buying it 👌
The Carbo S will blow this away in all aspects - speed, torque, throttle responsiveness and feel, 5 levels of pedal assist, 9 gears, easily replaceable parts, 32 lbs of Japanese carbon fiber, foldable, 60 mile range for the largest battery size. I have used the Carbo for 1000 miles and all aspects of the bike are still functioning like day 1. I have a GoCycle GX and it is now just collecting dust after buying the Carbo S. The GoCycle had a better looking design and I like how the pedal assist kicks in better than the Carbo, but there are a lot of disadvantages to the GX - super loud and creaky headset, expensive and difficult to replace parts, once you hit the 20 mph speed limit (In the US), it takes forever for the motor to kick back in. Whereas the Carbo S is super responsive and the motor starts back up immediately after you hit the speed limit, the Carbo motor is way more responsive and powerful than the GoCycle. Finally, the throttle on the GoCycle seems like an after thought - flimsy and super weak acceleration and speed. The Carbo throttle in contrast will jolt you like you're in a jet with afterburners. Press it all the way down and you're blowing past everybody on the bike path except maybe the road bikers, hah.
Thank you for putting out on my radar. I'm riding gx and quite happy with it but I can see the limitations and downsides of everything being custom. What is the max speed of the carbo? Is it assistance only or can use just electric?
is the carbo Rear wheel drive or front wheel
@@blademanx Rear.
I liked both bikes but prefer GoCycle because Carbo's lightness made me feel a lot less in control of the bike when turning while riding. The centre of gravity for Carbo is non-existent, so in my case, the robust nature of GoCycle and the intuitive pedal assist is better than having to look at a tiny screen and pressing buttons (which can also lead to accidents). Yes, Carbo is way lighter and that's a major selling point, but even folding the Carbo is less neat than GoCycle. A Carbo folded bike looks like a wedge of pizza, an awkward shape to fit into any space.
@@marcoarabit I rarely fold my Carbo anyway. The lightness, throttle and faster speed of the Carbo are more important to me. The GoCycle is better if you have to fold it often I suppose. Overall, the GoCycle was just too slow and not as responsive as the Carbo.
Beautiful bike, however this bike was heavy and not so practical for me to just run up stairs. The fold feature was impressive however if your not storing this under your desk or in the boot of a car you better leave it at home as securing this anywhere in public would be a costly mistake.
yeah! 🤘
yeah! 👌
I wonder if there's a reputable site where you could buy some of these high end bikes second hand?
If it's been going for 10 years then it ain't new, & why haven't the prices dropped ?.
When available to purchase ?
It's an amazing design but very expensive and not ready to repair change parts. In riding the GS model but I'll not be buying another one but look for alternatives.
City bike? What about bell on the modern handlbars?
Since this video was made, mudguards and lights are now included as standard :)
You definitely gave GoCycle a free pass with having no front or rear lights at this price! At least offer these AND the mudguards in the box and leave it up to the owner if they want to put them on or not. Ordered one anyway. Damn! (Agree that no need for a rack for now)
And what will be like the price for the wonder ?
@@victormarian7889 they start at £3,399.
@@FullychargedUK Thanks Man, it's too much for me !
I agree, mud guards and lights are essential on bike like this.
What's the names of the folding ebikes that I can put on front of the bus because them fat tire ebike that has 4.0 wheels won't fit on front of the bus ?
hahaha e-bike envy lmfao you guys are the best.
Best bang for the buck!
Couldn't agree more!
I doubt it would motor up the hills where I live. It’s all very well showing them working on the flat, but most people get an ebike to power up hills.
We can assure you it works brilliantly up the hills, especially with the new G4 motor. We will be doing a review in the New Year on the best commuter eBikes and will make sure we show the bike going up steep hills. Thank you for notifying us.
Looks great but lacking the luggage holding options of the e Brompton
Equally Brompton are missing out by not having automatic shifting and some of the modern technologies
Any idea when will these be in-stock?
The G4 is in stock at the end of June/early July, the G4i is late July/early August. Hope that helps.
Wait so they sell the items they review?? Doesn't seem right.
A couple of things you need to alter in your video
You say that the G4 and G4i have integrated cabling…the G4 does not
You say that ‘all models’ have a Carbon Fibre mid section…the G4 does not
As for accessories
I just ordered two mudguards at a cost of £80 😳….only to discover that should I actually wish to fit the front mudguard I will also have to purchase a new front bracket…..now that’s a bit tight for any manufacturer 🤷🏼♂️
Can the pedals be replaced with quick-release or magnetic ones?
yes, the pedals can be released via a quick-release.
Amazing bike bit expensive for me. I will stick with my juicy compact E-Bike and I love it
@@hammo6641 I do and love it 😊
Where is the head lights & where is the tear lights ??
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Does it have any anti-theft features? The phone holder really looks cheap
Well it's biggest anti-theft feature is that it folds! As one of the Directors of Gocycle once said to us, where is the safest place to have your eBike? On you! I will be doing a personal review on owning my Gocycle G4i in the next few weeks and put it on the channel as I think it's important to give a long term review. I am not just saying it, I am entirely infatuated with my G4i. It is incredibly practical.
We purchased this Vivi 27.5” electric bike and a Tentaquil 26” electric bike for our 13 and 14 year olds. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUiL0GnyDjP32RJdd660sP8mZk4CRLTCJ The Vivi was much easier to put together. With the Vivi, there was a video link to assist with assembly which made the process easier to follow (we did put the handlebars on upside down, but it was a quick and easy fix). With the Tentaquil, the assembly was not as simple to follow, but after we messaged the company for an assembly video, it was easier and they did respond quickly. The other major differences were that the Vivi has a grip throttle on the right handle (like a motorcycle) and the Tentaquil has a push throttle that you use your thumb to activate. The monitors were also different, so if you’re looking for something specific in terms of changing the bikes functions, pay attention to what the monitor offers. We were really impressed with the overall quality and functionality of both bikes, but if you’re looking for more power and an easier assembly, definitely go with the Vivi!
Why don’t Go cycle quote the motor power? Is it because it’s weak?
Beau
they are pronouncing it wrong. It is "Gokickle"
At this kind of price, it should have a DVSA certificate.
I wanna buy one of these but i would not pay more than 500$
They cost like 4k!
@@shahalamtuhin too expensive. easy prey when you leave it somewhere. i dont care about the carbon parts to save some weight make one out of steel and give it to me for 500bucks cuz the design looks neat small compact foldable i like it
@@lav1daloca exactly, I can't imagine riding a bike worth 4k in east london, lol. I bought a ebike for 500 that I use every day, it weighs 3kg more then gocycle but I can lock it outside in daylight and go shopping. I feel like if I had a bike that expensive I would become a target
@@shahalamtuhin Guaranteed a target and costly to lose which you would, that's the problem with having any nice, expensive bikes...
The battery is $500 heck just the chargers for my bikes were $500 each and I have two of them. Maybe this is out of your price range... 🤣
4.000 thats two much
Why people carry bicycle in stair? Just ride
review failed to explain what’s electrical about it.
Don't think I could buy it, very expensive way to get mud and water over you on your daily all weather commute. that mid section carbon fibre moulding would surly start to split over time, it needs to hold the three main bike sections I don't think it will be up to the job.
For the high price it is relatively heavy and have a poor range so total deal breaker.
VERY stingy not to include mudguards, water bottle holder, lights, carrier hook, and that cheap looking saddle w/ no cutout
Non-standard tyres can be a problem
So many design iterations and it requires you to align pedals and remove seat to fold fully?
I hate hate HATE when folding bikes can't be easily rolled when folded
This "review" seems to be quite biased, real shame
carbo model x is better
Первый вожу; как велосипед это гавно а как электроскутер классный
A bike that costs more than a car. Nice.
Find me a brand new car that costs the same
Too expensive. Forget it.
It is expensive for the one who can’t afford it.
What people want, is An E Bike, under 15 KG wt., 40 KM range, and for taking into a flight. Sadly, not many choices
The hummingBird electric bike is much lighter than this
Друзья велосипед гавно!!!!!!!!!!
300wh battery for $4k? Hard pass.
375
4K price and No Front and back light ha gay
Rad Bikes are much cheaper and better quality than this overpriced junk check them out
Checked, those Rad bikes are a joke, big as them :))
It is a shit bike. The unreliable Nocycle I just heard is getting even more expensive. As if the global supply chain problem is only effecing them.
I use my Nocycle now only for short rides because im afraid it is going to break again, for the third time in a year.
My man, here you complain again. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
From my point of view is the best e-bike that money can buy right now!!