Gocycle is moving in the opposite direction to many other bike makers. The company already makes a small, folding electric bike, and now it will sell you a non-electric version.
The Gocycle Black comes in at £1,000 ($1,540), £500 cheaper than the electric version, and is designed as a commuter bike (there is a scheme where your employer can buy the bike for you with tax benefits) which can be folded for the train or for keeping under the desk.
Apart from the color scheme (matt black), the lack of an electric motor, and a slightly steeper head angle (for “sportier handling”), the Gocycle Black is the same as its older brother. The frame is injection-moulded magnesium, the wheels are fixed on one side only for easy puncture-repair, the transmission is completely sealed for clean pants and the whole thing can fold down into a case for travel.
Apart from the money saving, there is a weight saving, too. The lack of a battery pack shaves off 4Kg (8.8-pounds) bringing the weight to a still-heavy 12.2Kg (27-pounds). Available now.
Product page [Gocycle via Ecovelo]
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