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Transport bikes instead of small cars

The company Gobax from Mössingen in southern Germany has dedicated itself to fast, environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation. The special bicycles "G1" and "GET1s", which are designed for transporting small loads, were developed from an idea.

With its transport bikes, Gobax offers an environmentally friendly and, above all, more cost-effective alternative to scooters and small cars for both commercial and private use. Gobax is hitting the nerve of the times with the cost issue in particular. In addition to the elimination of fuel costs, maintenance costs are also significantly lower than for motor vehicles. Some companies have already discovered this alternative for themselves. These transport bikes are already being used to deliver pizzas in some places in southern Germany.

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Special attention is paid to the durability of all Gobax bikes. This means that all transport bikes are fitted with parts that are as hard-wearing and robust as possible. It is interesting to note that the company has bucked the trend and opted for 24-inch wheels. The reasons are quite plausible. Smaller wheels are more stable, which is not unimportant with a permissible total weight of 200 kilograms. In addition, the bike is relatively easy to accelerate even when loaded and remains easy and agile to maneuver thanks to the smaller wheel circumference.

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Gobax also transports electrically
Gobax also has two electric transport bikes in its range for users who have longer distances to cover or who do not have enough pedal power. The "G-et1 s" is motor-controlled and powered by a Schlumpf 2-speed planetary gearbox. The motor support goes up to 25 km/h. There is also the "pro" version of the "G-et 1" with Acron drive, which supports pedaling up to 35 km/h.

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To ensure stability, the stem, handlebars and headset of all Gobax transport bikes are of our own brand. The latter is equipped with an end stop. The chain is specially made for Gobax by chain specialist Connex. The company also relies on quality and stability for its tires. The tire manufacturer Maxxis offers the "Holy Roller" tire with a reinforced carcass and an additional Kevlar-Vectran insert in the tread.

To ensure that the loads to be transported affect the handling as little as possible, the wheelbase has been extended and the rider's center of gravity has been shifted forward. The loads are carried on the stainless steel luggage rack, also developed by Gobax. For the gears, conventional models have been dispensed with in favor of a Nuvinci hub gear system. Gobax is convinced that the hydraulic "HS11" rim brake from Magura is the most robust and low-maintenance solution for braking the masses.

www.gobax-bikes.de


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