The new Gbike by Google

J Everett

Suspension Lift
Founding Member
Location
Houma, LA
My first thought was, "Where can I buy one of the old ones they are replacing?" My second thought is that whoever wrote the article misunderstood about the size of the wheels on the old bikes being too tall for some riders. 20" is BMX size wheels/tires. Must be 26" on the old bikes.

Thoughts on the new bike: I personally don't care for it, but when you build something that has to be able to be ridden by upwards of 10000 people, you're kind of limited. The engineering on the frame looks sound, with the low top tubes that still tie into the rear frame. Big basket to carry a laptop or other peripherals is nice. Seat looks comfy for a majority of people. Overall, a good design. But if I worked at Google, I wouldn't ride one, but only because I'd have my own bike on the campus.
 
Last edited:

RATTFINK

XN OG Admin.
Founding Member
Location
Conroe, TX
The new Gbike doesn't appeal to me at all. It just looks like a old bike with a new paint job.

I understand the bike needing to be a Uni sex type bike that has to conform to a wide variety of users.

They should have at least added real beach cruiser tires and disc breaks.

Yes, I caught the whole tire size thing too lol.

Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
 

Roadwarrior

Titan Swapped / SAS'd
Founding Member
I think it looks like a child decided on the paint colors. I like google colors, and I like a custom painted bike.. But I don't like the paint job that this bike has..
 

J Everett

Suspension Lift
Founding Member
Location
Houma, LA
I think they paint it that way to prevent theft. Anyone sees one outside of the Google campus and they'll know exactly where it came from. Also, who would want to be seen on it outside of the Google Campus? :)
 
Top