March 18, 200818 yr Well spotted Miles, but I don't think its for me, I'm not really the vroom,vroom type.
March 18, 200818 yr Author I was wondering whether it had a sound generator or if the motor was just noisy, or both. Can't imagine an electric motor (especially a geared one like this has) going vroom on its own, though.... Edited March 18, 200818 yr by Miles
March 18, 200818 yr There's a small army of teenagers round here who would kill for one of these. If it came over at the total of $1500 / £750 for the electric it would have been possible for them. Bets are it will be £1500 here though. .
March 18, 200818 yr Author Richard Thorpe is British but, nevertheless, you're probably right, ... Edited March 18, 200818 yr by Miles
March 18, 200818 yr There's a small army of teenagers round here who would kill for one of these. --------------------------------------------------------------------------all i can say Flecc is the teenagers round your area must all be blind as i think it can be described in one word.."naff"...ok two words "very naff"........wouldnt even swap my "normal" bike for one, and it hasnt even got any handle bars on at the moment !!!!!!
March 18, 200818 yr 13 to 15 Keith, no taste. They just see the motor cycle like features. Later they learn. .
March 18, 200818 yr 100 posts! Congratulations Senior Member. They still won't say Sir though. 5820 posts .
March 18, 200818 yr All quantity and little quality, I'm afraid. Maybe the first to make it to Senior before his bike arrived, but I've had great advice and some laughs on the way
March 18, 200818 yr I quite like the design, myself esp@cenet document view I do actually, some scooter and Ducati features there. But then, I've never really grown up. .
March 18, 200818 yr Author Anyway, if you think that looks "naff", what do you make of the entrants to IBDC 2008? International Bicycle Design Competition
March 18, 200818 yr Doesn't look like my old Ducati Monster! Where does the battery go? Not the Montrosity. This one has somewhere for batteries. http://design.runride.com/news/11th_report/m06.gif .
March 18, 200818 yr Imagine the range! where do you get this weird stuff? I dug deep in Miles' link above. There's an endless source of fun out there masquerading as cycle design. .
March 18, 200818 yr I won't check it out as Senior Members must hit the sack to face bright young things in the office tomorrow:rolleyes: . Though am tempted to stay on line as I see 50C are on line too- doubtless checking what we're saying... . Have PM'd you on similar vein.
April 1, 200818 yr I'm new to the forum.... the reason I stumbled here is from the interest I have in the Gocycle. Knowing the designer personnaly I know how much research and development he has put into this bike. From the lightweight materials and cutting edge technology this bike is incredible. Someone wanted to know where the battery pack is located. It is located in the frame section. the pack can be removed from the back of the bike. The speed is capped at around 15mph Europe and 18mph US. The motor is capable of faster speeds via a different battery pack "Lithium-ion battery" (not available at this time) For more information see the website @ gocycle Edited November 8, 200817 yr by PsionicWiz
April 1, 200818 yr Thanks PsionicWiz, welcome to the forum. As said above, I like the style, though not for me as it stands, rear suspension too inefficient for pedalling. I could see it selling if the price was ok though. Any news on production plans or wishes? .
April 1, 200818 yr Thanks, I'll look forward to further announcements. Something very different like this could stir up extra interest in cycling. Media "friendly". .
October 3, 200817 yr Update I created a YouTube video of the bike YouTube - GoCycle a Richard Thorpe Creation GoCycle Website gocycle Edited November 8, 200817 yr by PsionicWiz
October 3, 200817 yr I created a YouTube video of the bike YouTube - GoCycle a Richard Thorpe Creation I think it looks a bit BMXy! I too like it, but it's not for me. I love the way it sounds though, like a TIE Fighter streaking through space.
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