Gocycle G4i

Introducing the fourth-generation Gocycle, the G4i. 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.

The G4i features many upgrades on the standard Gocycle G4. There’s an upgraded riding range, LED dash speed, gear and battery display inspired by Formula1, predictive electronic shifting, a daytime running light with various modes and a height-adjustable handlebar.

The G4i 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 Gocycle G4i folding electric bike has a range of 50 miles. Pleasingly Gocycle now ship every bike with a fast charger, meaning the G4i can be topped up in as little as 3.5 hours.

Whilst the classic Gocycle aesthetic (and mid-frame fold) remains with G4i, 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 G4i’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 37cm x 61cm, perfectly small enough for even the diddiest of understairs cupboards. And because Gocycle has sweated the details, the G4i is lightweight. A claimed weight of 16.6kg 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 G4i is available in three colours, white, matte black and gunmetal grey. In one frame size, the bike will fit riders from 5ft 2” to 6ft 2”.