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Ask Optibike!: Why don't you make a cheaper electric bike?

by Nicholas | Mar 17, 2009 | Ask Optibike!, How do we do it?

Another great question.  Your answer: Jim Turner designed the Optibike to work as real transportation for people.  He wanted to overcome the limitations found in other electric bikes such as limited range (often caused by small batteries), limited speed, limited hill...

Ask Optibike: How should I care for my Lithium-ion battery to maxamize life?

by Nicholas | Mar 13, 2009 | Ask Optibike!, How do we do it?

Great Question Chris, Here is your answer: The short answer is that good battery life can be obtained for any use profile.  Optibike’s advanced lithium-ion battery technology does not suffer from either the “memory effect” associated with nickel...

Ask Optibike!: How can Optibike justify the claim of being the best?

by Nicholas | Mar 2, 2009 | Ask Optibike!

The Question: How can Optibike justify the claim of being the best electric bike? Answer: I want to start by saying that if long range, high top speeds, powerful hill climbing, and unbelievable handling are not important to you- DO NOT BUY AN OPTIBIKE.  You can save...

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