Watseka XP Cargo Electric Bicycle vs Gocycle G3

The Watseka XP Cargo comes with a number of different accessories, such as a front light, rear light, horn, bell, front basket and a rear cargo rack.

Out of all the electrical bikes available in the Western market, the Watseka XP Cargo is one of most inexpensive options.

The bike itself is sturdy and overall well constructed. The frame is completely made of steel and doesn't feel cheap. In short, build quality is great.

Watseka includes a User Guide and assembly instruction, and also provides customers with online assembly videos.

The included battery of the Watseka XP can be removed with an ignition key, allowing you to easily switch battery packs between rides.

The bike is provided with a 90 Day manufacturer warranty by Watseka, and the customer support that is provided by them is great. When the bike itself or a part (such as the battery) is faulty or suffers from a dead-on-arrival, a pick-up and replace process can be started - no need to pay for shipping costs.

The maximum range of the Gocycle G3 is rated at 50 miles (80 kilometers), which is extremely high for a compact and foldable electric bike. Compared to the Gocycle G2, that's a battery life improvement of 25%.

The Gocycle G3 is very comfortable to ride with thanks to a highly adjustable seat and good weight distribution of the bike. Compared to the Gocycle G2, the new revision features ergonomically designed grips and shifters, slimmer disk brakes and pedals with improved grip.

The third generation Gocycle has a total weight of 36 pounds (16,3 kilograms), which is only a tad heavier than the previous G2 model. Overall, weight is still very low compared to similar electric bikes.

The Gocycle G3 features a sleek design with most elements such as the chain and battery integrated into the frame. Some parts such as the wheels can be disassembled as the G2 is quite modular in its nature.

The framework of the Gocycle G3 is entirely made out of magnesium which is a light, yet solid building material. Compared to the Gocycle G2, the new revision features ergonomically designed grips and shifters, slimmer disk brakes and pedals with improved grip.

The GoCycle G3 can connect to your smartphone via a Bluetooth connection and allows improved customization of the bike and also monitors different aspects such as speed limits, power mode and battery life. You can also keep the bike itself up to date with the Connect app, as it's possible to update the bike's firmware through the application. In the case of a technical failure, the app is able to generate a maintenance log for future reference.

Another feature of the Connect app is the ability to upload custom maps: you can specify parts of that map where the Gocycle should provide motor assistance. In case of a stolen G3, the app allows the user to remotely lock the bike if someone else tries to pair with it.

According to Gocycle, the app will be updated to better fit the new G3 bike with additional factors and statistics such as the amount of calories burnt, distance traveled, assisted speed settings and weather reports.

The Gocycle G3 features an integrated and bright daytime running light, for added visibility on the streets.

The official maximum speed of the Gocycle G3 is limited to 15.5 miles per hour (25 kilometers per hour), but this can be ramped up by using the official Gocycle companion app and setting a custom profile with speeds up to 25 mph (40 km/h). When using this adjustment, the Gocycle G3 is faster than the majority of all electrical bicycles.

Assembling the Gocycle G3 is straightforward and only takes up a couple of minutes, as seen in this instruction video.

Battery life, gear settings and speed can be read off the compact edge-to-edge LED-display on the steer of the Gocycle.

Bike maintenance is almost non-existent with the G3. The chain is self-tensioning and built-in and doesn't require lubrication. The only thing that needs to be checked every once in a while is the tire pressure.