The GoCycle Allows Cyclists to Pedal or Use a Motor
Shelby Lee Walsh — June 10, 2009 — Autos
GoCycle gives you the option to pedal or run on a motor at the turn of a dime. The design engineer for this rad bike was Richard Thorpe and it looks like he knew what he was doing. The advanced fabrication technique and injection-molded magnesium cut the cost of the GoCycle by one fifth (although it will still set you back £1,158).
On an eco note, Thorpe is attempting to get a government-sponsored employer subsidy so that the GoCycle can be an eco and physically healthy alternative to driving to the workplace.
On an eco note, Thorpe is attempting to get a government-sponsored employer subsidy so that the GoCycle can be an eco and physically healthy alternative to driving to the workplace.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Transportation - The GoCycle's option to pedal or use a motor highlights the trend of flexible transportation, providing users with a convenient and eco-friendly commuting option.
2. Advanced Fabrication Techniques - The use of advanced fabrication techniques and injection-molded magnesium in the GoCycle showcases the trend of using innovative manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve product performance.
3. Eco-friendly Commuting - The GoCycle's government-sponsored employer subsidy initiative reflects the trend of promoting eco-friendly commuting options to reduce carbon emissions and improve physical health.
Industry Implications
1. E-bikes - The GoCycle's versatile design and affordability make it a disruption opportunity in the e-bike industry, appealing to consumers looking for convenient and eco-friendly transportation options.
2. Bicycle Manufacturing - The advanced fabrication techniques used in the GoCycle open up disruptive opportunities in the bicycle manufacturing industry, enabling cost-efficient production and improved product quality.
3. Sustainable Mobility Solutions - The GoCycle's focus on eco-friendly and physically healthy commuting positions it as an innovation opportunity in the sustainable mobility solutions industry, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation options.
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