The All-Around R8 Electric Bike

The Optibike Helia R electric bike is optimized for women riders. It shares the performance and components of the R8 e-bike, with the addition of colorful paint jobs and women specific seats and handlebars.

You control your riding experience with the patented Optibike MBB drive system. Easily ride up any hill and keep comfortable, no matter what the terrain. The Optibike is exceptionally safe and comfortable, with racing hydraulic brakes and suspension. Ride the Optibike anywhere.

The new larger 29Ah Lithium battery gives you the longest range electric bike on the market, up to 100 miles with optional Touring Battery.

Women make up 20% of Optibike Riders

Some ride alone and some ride with their husbands. The Helia lets you explore with confidence, confidence you can climb any hill and go the distance. The confidence of dual suspension soaking up the bumps and hydraulic disk brakes that can stop you quickly. Optibike has been building electric bikes in America since 2006 and has a solid reputation for reliability and performance.

Proven 100 mile+ Range

Only the Optibike R8 carries enough energy to travel 100 miles on a charge, and we have proven it. At the 2006 Tour De Sol Electric Vehicle race held in upstate New York, Craig Weakley rode an Optibike 104 miles in less than 4 hours over a course of rolling hills with minimal pedaling. (100 mile range requires optional Touring battery)