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Hi everyone - I've been looking to buy a folding electric bike for ages for my commute into town, and using as an alternative to the train. I want something that I can easily transport easily in my Tesla (Model X) - the dream is to be able to take it on family holidays, and use to complete some journeys into town - park on the outskirts then carry on being green by cycling into town.

I just saw these pictures from an electric bike brand called Gocycle on social media - it looks they fit really well in both the Model X and S - and look really cool too! Has anyone heard of this brand?

Gocycle on Instagram: “When two icons meet. Thanks to @teslamotors Chiswick for letting us come down and get some shots of our #GocycleGS and new #GocycleGX.…”


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My main question really is do any owners here use an electric bike in tandem with their Tesla and if so do you have any recommendations? I have heard of Tern, Brompton, Gocycle etc - but not an expert in this area! Help appreciated.
 
Great minds think alike.

I went on a search for an electric bike to complement my Tesla model X and settled on a GoCycle model GS. GoCycle did seem to be the Tesla equivalent in the bike world and presents themselves as the ideal commuter bike company. I only got a couple hundred miles in before cold weather began to dominate, but I couldn’t be happier with the purchase. I have taken it on short vacation trips to the mountains to use on easy paths around lakes and in mountain towns. I did purchase a “Portable Docking Station” from GoCycle which is the “oversize luggage” that holds the folded bike and fits nicely in the back of the X. I also used it to do errands when I had a flat tire repaired, etc. I think you are on the right path. Great choice.

Looking at the GoCycle web site today, there is a newer model, GX, which folds much faster (and looks like it has a swappable battery) which might be a better choice now.
 
The GoCycle is a great eBike that packs small, but not instantly; however, the new GX addresses that as it folds a different way. I have the prior model, it’s very well made and designed from the outset as an eBike with clean lines with hidden cables and hydraulic brakes, not a conversion bolting on parts to a standard bike.

There are a couple of Fully Charged Show episodes featuring the bike where they also visit a dedicated eBike store in central London if you’re anywhere near, also called but not related Fully Charged.

London's leading electric bike & eBike retailer | Fully Charged


 
The GoCycle is a great eBike that packs small, but not instantly; however, the new GX addresses that as it folds a different way. I have the prior model, it’s very well made and designed from the outset as an eBike with clean lines with hidden cables and hydraulic brakes, not a conversion bolting on parts to a standard bike.

There are a couple of Fully Charged Show episodes featuring the bike where they also visit a dedicated eBike store in central London if you’re anywhere near, also called but not related Fully Charged.

London's leading electric bike & eBike retailer | Fully Charged


Thank you! I love the Fully Charged Show - some create content on there, will give Fully Charged in London a visit! Thanks
 
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The GoCycle is a great eBike that packs small, but not instantly; however, the new GX addresses that as it folds a different way. I have the prior model, it’s very well made and designed from the outset as an eBike with clean lines with hidden cables and hydraulic brakes, not a conversion bolting on parts to a standard bike.

There are a couple of Fully Charged Show episodes featuring the bike where they also visit a dedicated eBike store in central London if you’re anywhere near, also called but not related Fully Charged.

London's leading electric bike & eBike retailer | Fully Charged




Wow! thas too cool