Machog
New Member
Had my GoCycle GX folding eBike for about a month, just turned 300 miles.
The good; light weight, less than 40lbs, folds neatly with a covered chain to avoid mess. Looks cool, comfortable, good ergonomics, rides and feels like a full size bike. Clever front pannier, holds lots of stuff, lots of pockets, very easy to remove and has shoulder strap. GX is very well made, designed and engineered. The throttle allows you to get a real 20mph, but hammers through the battery at an alarming rate. With a dead battery you can still pedal in reasonable comfort because bike is so light, compared to many eBikes. Previous eBike was a Rad Mini, excellent product, but too heavy at 65lbs+ for me to lift on and off the boat with any ease. I also have a Trek FS PowerFly 5, non folding mountain bike-outstanding product.
Not so good; GX iPhone App display is almost unreadable in sunlight. Small numbers/letters make it impossible to switch modes without stopping. Changing PAS modes can be problematic, often repeated pressing produces no change. When you are pedaling and PAS kicks in, its not smooth & kicks in and out at certain speeds and pedal effort. Tried using the custom page to create smoother motor transition, but stock City mode is the best so far.
Battery meter is non-linear, first 10% takes you 12-14miles depending on hills wind etc. After that next 90% tumbles at an accelerated pace. After 40% shows, you have very few miles left, maybe 5 at most. Best mileage I’ve had with standard 13.7amp 300wh battery is 30miles, flashing 10% towards, mean’t had basically no PAS. Have an upgraded 17amp 375wh 22v on order-spendy nearly US$1000! Most of my trips are 30-35miles, my ass gives up after that. Use City mode most, have tried Eco, didn’t improve mileage much and was harder work-Eco, figures.
Bought GX on line for $3200. By buying the upgraded battery I have equivalent GXi for about $4200, instead of $4800. GXi has a few other ’fluff’ features, huge confusing LED display, adjustable handle bar stem, removable pedals-not advantage, rather have the folding.
Issue for me, no key required to ride it, GX can’t be locked. I carry a bike lock cable to put the casual low life off, but reality is you can pick this up, fling in it the back of a car in 5 seconds. A simple steering lock or something to disable the motor without removing the battery would be a plus.
Would I buy it again. ? Yes, because I have a very specific need to be able to get it over the side of my boat, must be light and fold, (live on board for 4+ months every year & its my only means of getting around on the islands). Nearly all other folding eBikes are heavy and or untidy when you fold them.
I know there are very few GoCycles in US, but would like to hear of other experiences with the product.
The good; light weight, less than 40lbs, folds neatly with a covered chain to avoid mess. Looks cool, comfortable, good ergonomics, rides and feels like a full size bike. Clever front pannier, holds lots of stuff, lots of pockets, very easy to remove and has shoulder strap. GX is very well made, designed and engineered. The throttle allows you to get a real 20mph, but hammers through the battery at an alarming rate. With a dead battery you can still pedal in reasonable comfort because bike is so light, compared to many eBikes. Previous eBike was a Rad Mini, excellent product, but too heavy at 65lbs+ for me to lift on and off the boat with any ease. I also have a Trek FS PowerFly 5, non folding mountain bike-outstanding product.
Not so good; GX iPhone App display is almost unreadable in sunlight. Small numbers/letters make it impossible to switch modes without stopping. Changing PAS modes can be problematic, often repeated pressing produces no change. When you are pedaling and PAS kicks in, its not smooth & kicks in and out at certain speeds and pedal effort. Tried using the custom page to create smoother motor transition, but stock City mode is the best so far.
Battery meter is non-linear, first 10% takes you 12-14miles depending on hills wind etc. After that next 90% tumbles at an accelerated pace. After 40% shows, you have very few miles left, maybe 5 at most. Best mileage I’ve had with standard 13.7amp 300wh battery is 30miles, flashing 10% towards, mean’t had basically no PAS. Have an upgraded 17amp 375wh 22v on order-spendy nearly US$1000! Most of my trips are 30-35miles, my ass gives up after that. Use City mode most, have tried Eco, didn’t improve mileage much and was harder work-Eco, figures.
Bought GX on line for $3200. By buying the upgraded battery I have equivalent GXi for about $4200, instead of $4800. GXi has a few other ’fluff’ features, huge confusing LED display, adjustable handle bar stem, removable pedals-not advantage, rather have the folding.
Issue for me, no key required to ride it, GX can’t be locked. I carry a bike lock cable to put the casual low life off, but reality is you can pick this up, fling in it the back of a car in 5 seconds. A simple steering lock or something to disable the motor without removing the battery would be a plus.
Would I buy it again. ? Yes, because I have a very specific need to be able to get it over the side of my boat, must be light and fold, (live on board for 4+ months every year & its my only means of getting around on the islands). Nearly all other folding eBikes are heavy and or untidy when you fold them.
I know there are very few GoCycles in US, but would like to hear of other experiences with the product.
