Replacing the tyres

Tom
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How long will the tyres last?

Tyre life will vary depending on usage and riding style. Typically, a high-performance tire, such as the Gocycle Performance Tyre, will not last as long as a lower performance tyre. The trade-off is weight, puncture resistance, grip in wet weather, and easy rolling.

When the central grooves in the tyre have worn down, you should replace the tyre as it may be unsafe to use.

 

 

Gocycle Tyre Types

Gocycle Tyre

The Gocycle tyre comes standard on the G4, G4i and G4i+ Gocycles, it is a MotoGP-inspired treaded tyre infused with silica compound for superior grip and sure -footed handling.

Standard tyre type for:

  • Gocycle G4
  • Gocycle G4i
  • Gocycle G4i+

These new Gocycle tires are only compatible with the Generation Four Gocycle models onwards - G4, G4i, G4i+ - Frame number >919335 onwards). However, the previous range of tyres (Performance and All Weather) can still be used on the G4. 

 

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Performance Tyre

The Performance tyres are very high quality, featuring a 120tpi casing which offers the benefits of low rolling resistance and extremely light weight. 

Standard tyre type for:

  • Gocycle G3C
  • Gocycle G3+

Gocycle All Weather Tyre

The All weather tyre has been designed to offer increase puncture resistance while having low rolling resistance, but weighs more than the Performance tyre. 

Standard tyre type for:

  • Gocycle GS
  • Gocycle GX
  • Gocycle GXi

Can I use alternative tyres?

We recommend that you use Gocycle approved tyres which can be ordered on the Gocycle web store. The size of tires is BMX-sized tyre (406x44-54) from 1.75" to 2.1".

Tires can vary in width from different manufacturers. The quality and compatibility can also vary significantly.  We strongly urge you to choose tyres as recommended from the Gocycle web store. Your warranty may be affected if not using approved tyres (see below) and could substantially reduce the life of components on the Gocycle. A Gocycle not running approved tyres will require extra attention for fatigue related component damage.

The max pressure for the G4, G4i and G4i+ Gocycle PitstopWheel® rim is 40psi. For all previous models of Gocycle the max pressure for the PitstopWheel® rim is 60psi (4.1 bar).  Never exceed that pressure.

The Performance and All Weather tyre types offered by Gocycle are compatible with all models of Gocycle, the G4 tyre is only compatible with the G4 range Gocycles.

 

Warranty on Unapproved Tires

We do not recommend running unapproved tyres on your Gocycle. We have not specified other tyres for use with the Gocycle for many years, and we no longer offer warranty on wheels if customers choose to use unapproved tires. Our experience and testing show that you will have less than optimal service life with your Gocycle wheels when fitted with unapproved tires. We find that most issues arise from owners that have been running the tires at max or higher inflation pressures, as well as high weights on the rear and are operating the Gocycle on extremely rough roads. If you do insist on running unapproved tires, we recommend that you keep your pressure as low as safe to do so and ensure you do not exceed the weight limit as recommend for your Gocycle. 
 
We could make heavier rims to accommodate the steel bead on the unapproved tires, or source and use better and lighter tires. Lightweight is important and we are continuing our mission to keep Gocycle as light as practical and therefore have chosen to source and recommend better and lighter tires. We have been in development for some years now for a new range of Gocycle designed tires which have reduced weight further, increased grip, added comfort, and reduced rolling resistance. 
 

Do you need new tyres?

You can purchase new tyres for your Gocycle at our webstore or via your nearest Gocycle dealer.

 
 

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