Gocycle G4

Introducing the fourth-generation Gocycle, the G4. The latest folding electric bike from the British brand features a new motor, retains that striking, unique Gocycle design and because it’s designed as a folding electric bike, it’s lightweight and portable. Looking at those features in turn…

The G4 sees the debut of Gocycle’s new G4drive motor. As with previous Gocycle’s you’re looking at a motor housed in the front wheel of the bike. Years and many test miles in the making, the G4drive delivers more power and more torque than its predecessors – great for getting up to speed from a set of traffic lights. When riding it’s smooth and quiet too, with four riding modes available to choose from. On a full charge, the G4 has a range of 40 miles. Pleasingly Gocycle now ship every bike with a fast charger, meaning the bike can be topped up in as little as 3 hours.

Whilst the classic Gocycle aesthetic (and mid-frame fold) remains with G4, the bike’s frame hides plenty of updates. A new carbon fibre mid-frame creates a strong pedalling platform but also helps reduce the bike’s overall weight. It connects to the aluminium front frame and Gocycle’s patented enclosed drivetrain. Three different components using three different materials, each optimised for their particular roles. The G4’s fork is new too. It’s, single-sided, made from carbon fibre and has been engineered for comfort on rough city roads and for better steering through corners too. The bike’s rear suspension also helps if things get a bit bumpy on your route to work.

Folded (with the kickstand up) the bike measures 88cm x 39cm x 61cm, perfectly small enough for even the diddiest of understairs cupboards. And because Gocycle has sweated the details, the Gocycle G4 folding electric bike is around 1kg lighter than previous iterations. A claimed weight of 16.3kg makes the bike easy to pop upstairs, onto a train or into a car.

Simple, three-speed gears and hydraulic disc brakes are present and correct, as is a new Gocycle tyre for better rolling resistance. There’s an integrated USB charging port too, for charging a favourite device on the go.The G4 is available in three colours, matte black, blue and white. In one frame size, the bike will fit riders from 5ft 2” to 6ft 2”.