Gocycle GX: What Real Urban Commuters Actually Think

We sold them for a while at my shop. Mechanically, they were fine. Personally I think they went a little too close to Vanmoof territory, relying too much on technology integration, and being a pain to work on due to their unconventional frame construction.

500W motor, 6S battery pack, heavy frame, proprietary everything (which also implies EU buyers won't be able to derestrict it). And all this bundle of joy costs you is three thousand pounds. Gee, I wonder why nobody's talking about it.

Looks neat but my guess the lack of attention here is because it appears 'overdesigned'. I'd personally be wary of going all in on something that cost that's totally on it's own 'ecosystem' instead of something with more off the shelf parts and being able to wrench at it yourself if needed.

I also have lusted for the Gocycle GX since its release last year after riding on a older model in NYC. Due to covid-19 lock down and thinking about the deaths mounting world wide, I ordered online and now living the dream. Only have for a few days but did 50 miles. It is really something special.

Test rode one and it was awesome but the price was too steep imo. Great tech but $4000+ is not going to sell enough bikes for them in the long run.

I bought one recently to travel the 7.5km to work during the covid-19 crisis and it's been fantastic. I live in London and needed something I can bring indoors. It folds quite small but not as small as a Brompton. It's heavier than a Brompton as well but I carry it up two flights of stairs without any issues and it's way more stable to ride than a Brompton.

I have the older GS version. I'd NOT recommend this bike as it's COMPLETELY bespoke and you will have to rely on their costly service when things break with time. And they will break as some parts are of questionable quality. They don't sell all parts either like the elastomer for rear shock which turns to dust with time.

I test drove one today at a shop and it's really easy to derestrict. You just change the firmware on the app to the US version and that removes the 15.5mph limit and bumps it to 20mph+ and also allows you to use the boost/turbo button constantly without pedalling. Essentially making it a moped!

I have the GoCycle GX and the Carbo Bike at home. Both bikes have good and bad sides but both are worth the money they cost. If you have the extra money then I would say go for the GoCycle G4, else the Carbo is also an awesome bike.

It's aimed at commuters in major cities. If you can avoid paying for parking at a train station you could save £5-10 a day, and £3 maybe for the Tube journey on to work and back — you'd make the money back after about a year. It is a pain that they're so expensive though.

Yeah that was my exact concern — they seem even more hard to work on and proprietary than Brompton or Vanmoof, which is really saying something.

GoCycle have been around for a while. The Flit16 looks like the best e-Brompton killer to me.

I tested the Gocycle earlier this year and liked the fact how closely it felt like a rideable bike without power. However, I'm perplexed on the throttle option — I believe if you want to use the throttle you have to press in the bottom and hold it the whole time? That would kind of suck.

I test rode the GX at Clever Cycles in Portland, and at least for me it really missed the mark. As far as tiny folder bikes go, I loved the design! But when I rode it, it felt underpowered and I didn't like the delay in the assist kicking in, as it didn't start assisting until I got up to a certain speed. Once I was going it felt alright, but with only 3 gears and no need to limit myself to a folding bike, I just didn't see it working for me.

Two years ago I rode the G4 during London Cycle Show. It was the biggest surprise from all the bikes I tested there! Great nippy bike, fast, folding cleverly but it is pricy.

I have a Gocycle and also a Brompton. They're nice in that they do fold a lot narrower than the typical 20-inch bicycle. The electric assist is smoother, and it feels premium. But on the whole, I just much prefer the Brompton.

I have been an owner of the G4 model since they came out in 2021. I have about 5000 km in it. It rides like a bigger bike, the motor is powerful, and the traction control system makes it feel almost AWD-like in icy conditions. It folds nicely and easily, and I've been storing mine in my home office. Balloon type tires make riding a joy.

The main issue with rad minis is the weight — 80lbs. Lugging it around everyday is very inconvenient. I got the Gocycle and have been using it daily. Rarely any adjustments to be made, folds easily, very light. Rad mini is like driving a truck. Gocycle is the sleek hatchback.

I went with the rad mini. It's a great ride. Rad mini is reliable for commutes or rough terrain but too damn heavy. I can't bring it indoors in most places or walk into a store without locking it. In the city that's a big risk. Gocycle is more portable for sure just to ride around and explore.

I just got a GX and am addicted to riding it around NYC everyday. So slick, compact, smooth, powerful and futuristic. It is a constant head turner and I always get compliments on it from random people.

I think GoCycle does have its strengths. However with Brompton, Vello and Helix starting to provide e-bike options, GoCycle's proprietary components become a bit of a disadvantage.

I'm in Australia with a brand new G4i. Australia uses the EPAC firmware as standard, and you cannot change it within the app. However if you force a firmware update using the boost button power-up it will ask you which version of the firmware you want to update. Just choose class 2, and after a few minutes of download and install, I suddenly had a G4i with a non-pedal assist throttle, 500w of power, and an assist limit of 20mph.

One of my key reasons for picking the Gocycle was to have the freedom to choose the settings regarding throttle. Today when I took the bike out and opened the app it prompted me to update. I said to hell with it I'll just do it. And I'm still on my preferred US region settings — still whizzing along.

I decided to get the older model. They didn't have a G4 for me to try at the time and I wasn't sure if it was worth paying more for the newer model. Suggest you buy local for dealer support.

I've thought about buying a GX for my ride to work when Covid is finished, however with a ride through London being 22KM or nearly 14 miles — it would be a long ride into work!

I tried the G4i in Paris and it's really great. I'll probably buy one though it's expensive.

I currently have the Radexpand 5 but I feel like it's just too sturdy and not practical enough to move around, so I think I may return it and go for the Gocycle.

I have owned a Gocycle GX for roughly one and a half years now. It's a beautiful bike that rides very well and is a beauty to behold. However, in this year and a half, many major components broke down, including the battery, inner wiring, stand, gear shifter, tires and more. Gocycle has replaced most of this under warranty, but they also showed me what it would have cost me if I had to pay for it: all in all over €4000.

There is absolutely no excuse for proprietary wheels on a bicycle.

I had just got hired on full-time to my job. Since I lived in the heart of a major city this was the equivalent of 'new job new car' since I wasn't going to move soon. I rode one and for the time it was the lightest eBike I found; and the folding was a HUGE bonus since I would NEVER trust to lock it up somewhere outside, ever. I call GoCycle the Apple of eBike.

I have a previous model, GX. I have about 1500 miles on it. Except for steep hills, it did just fine. The design is probably the most elegant among small ebikes. The streamlined design and internal battery were some of the reasons I bought one. The biggest drawback is the 3-speed hub. The e-assist is fine, but I could wish for another top gear.

They went bust and sold to Aventon. Not sure what's going on with the crowd funded cargo bike but they still only have an expensive special edition G4 available. So I assume that means production is being shifted over to Aventon or the brand will be folded entirely.

I still have my G2 with 40km/h unlocked by default, and thanks to this thread I'm not updating anything!

In the UK I tried the firmware workaround on my G4i but no choice of firmware was offered. I contacted Gocycle and asked why I could choose my firmware on my G4 but not the G4i — was told the firmware was locked on newer bikes and there is nothing I can do about it.

GoCycle is a much more elegant design. Aside from that, rear suspension is nice to have with these small wheels. Agreed that it should be belt drive with this price and layout.

The work around is downloading an app that changes your GPS location to whatever you want. When the app thinks the phone is in the USA it gives the throttle, 500W motor, and higher speed options.

The sale has been going since last year's Black Friday. They try to fool you.

I also have the GX model. Only 58 miles on it. It runs fine but I lost the push button power without pedaling feature. I hope I don't have the EU firmware.

Speaking of the Shimano 3-speed hub on the Gocycle, I had given some thought to how hard it would be to change it out for a Shimano 5-speed hub. I didn't pursue that, as I'm going to sell the Gocycle. I have too many bikes, and now I mostly ride my recumbent trike.

We are a GoCycle dealer in Boulder, CO and we do have a new spare GoCycle wheel for sale if anyone is in need.

My guess is that inbound parts are backlogged. The alternate story might be the parts are actually originating from China, and tariffs are large.