Karbon Kinetics Launches Lightweight Gocycle(R) Black in Limited Production

LONDON, February 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Karbon Kinetics Ltd. (KKL), producer of the award-winning electric two-wheeler Gocycle(R), announced today the launch of Gocycle Black - a new, non-electric-powered model produced in limited quantities for the year 2010, finished in a matt black colour and offered at a suggested retail price of GBP995.

Designed to appeal to urban cyclists who commute to work primarily for fitness, Gocycle Black comes without the standard electric Gocycle EmpowerPack(TM) (motor, battery and charger), weighs 12.2kg, and features a steeper head angle to provide sportier handling over the standard Gocycle.

As an option, customers can purchase the EmpowerPack at any time to upgrade the model with electric power.

According to Richard Thorpe, KKL's founder and design engineer, "We have designed the Gocycle product platform for performance commuting. At the heart of this is our focus on superior pedal drive-train efficiency, rider ergonomics, and ease of free-wheeling, which are performance factors fundamental to Gocycle Black. Gocycle Black customers ride fast and don't mind breaking a sweat on their way to work, so on-demand electric power is not a priority for them. The 4kg saved in weight and the GBP500 lower price point are a bonus."

Gocycle Black comes standard with all of the design innovations of the standard Gocycle, such as the PitstopWheel(R) for quick and easy repair of flat tyres, Vgonomic(TM) adjustment for excellent rider ergonomics, and the fully-sealed Cleandrive(R) drivetrain, which keeps the rider's clothing clean. Gocycle Black also features the same Magflow(R) lightweight magnesium frame as the standard Gocycle.

Gocycle Black is available for purchase at http://www.gocycleblack.com with delivery throughout the European Union. MSRP GBP995.

About Gocycle(R) and Karbon Kinetics Limited

Developed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by Karbon Kinetics Limited (KKL), Gocycle is an electric bicycle specifically designed for the city environment offering performance commuting at a lower cost than public transport.

Based in London, KKL was founded in 2002 by former McLaren Cars design engineer Richard Thorpe with the aim of developing and commercialising light electric vehicles, starting with the Gocycle. Gocycle meets EN 14764, BS 6102 North American Bicycle Standards and has CE certification on its electric components.

Gocycle is available for purchase through a Gocycle Certified Dealer or directly online at http://www.gocycle.com with delivery throughout the European Union. MSRP GBP1,495.

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