GoZero One: ChooseMyBicycle.com Expert Review

The GoZero One is built using a Steel hardtail frame. The slightly slanting top tube ensures enough standover clearance for the rider and the strong tube welds ensure the E-Bicycle can take hard hitting off the surface. This Hardtail Electric Bicycle comes with Orbishox front suspension fork which works well to absorb vibrations from rough roads and potholes.

The GoZero One comes with a Matte Black frame with White and Orange graphics. The rims on the bicycle were Orange in colour, making it a good contrast to the Black frame. In addition to its neat design and paint job, the battery was shaped well and in a full Black casing to blend in with the Black frame. The LCD display definitely enhanced the aesthetics of this electric bicycle.

The Battery and Motor are the 2 most important components on an Electric Bicycle. The GoZero One comes with a 250W brushless DC motor located at the hub of the rear wheel which is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, with a capacity of 10.4Ah. This extended battery capacity compared to the GoZero Mile ensures a mileage of anywhere between 40-60kms per charge. The battery takes around 3.5-4 hours to charge. The mileage can fluctuate according to the terrain, riding mode and weight of the rider.

The E-Bike functions on two operating modes, one being Pedal Assist and the second being Hub and Throttle driven. In the Pedal Assist mode, there are 5 levels – from 1 to 5, each determining the amount of momentum provided by the Pedal Assist system; 1 being the least, and 5 being the highest. In the Throttle mode, one achieves additional momentum by simply moving the throttle on the right grip of the handlebar, similar to the accelerator on scooters and motorbikes. The pick-up was excellent while using both modes, and the power is sufficient to effortlessly conquer climbs and head winds. The LCD controller display on the middle of the handlebar unit is backlit and displays the speed, distance travelled, motor temperature and the amount of battery left.

Like the GoZero Mile, this Electric Bicycle from GoZero also comes with a Single-Speed drivetrain. Not having additional gears on an Electric Bicycle is not a setback as the electric power will be doing most of the work. For short commuting needs there will be no necessity of gears and this Single-Speed drivetrain is also easy to maintain and simple to ride.

The GoZero One comes with Mechanical Disc brakes at the front and back. Since Electric Bicycles deliver speeds that require no effort, braking is an important component, in case one needs to get to a full stop. The Mechanical Disc brakes on this E-bicycle worked efficiently, giving me confidence to ride without inhibitions in heavy city traffic.

The handlebar on this E-Bike is wide with a slight raise from the middle which made the riding posture open-chested and comfortable.

The GoZero One comes with Kenda Kinetic 26” x 2.35” MTB tires. The 2.35” width made it easy to roll over any rough surfaces on urban roads. 26” tires are great in terms of on road performance with a faster rolling resistance. The tires are sure to work well providing adequate traction on both wet and dry surfaces.

The saddle on this E-Bike was well cushioned, leaving no room for saddle sores or general discomfort when used for longer rides.