by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | Jim's Blog
Note (This is a Life Lesson I learned while as a graduate Student at the Stanford University Mechanical Engineering Department. While at Stanford, I never dreamed of designing an electric bicycle, but all of these lessons have shaped the way I design the Optibike...
by admin | Dec 15, 2013 | Optibike News
It is hard to believe that the electric bicycle has been banned in New York City. They have been declared a menace to society! I do not understand the justification for the ban. If E bike riders break the law, they should be given tickets like any other driver. E...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | The Electric Bike Book
The key to any electric bicycle is the battery and how much energy it can hold. The battery is the gas tank. The battery holds energy. Power accelerates the car, but the size of the gas tank (energy capacity of the battery) determines the distance. For a gas-powered...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | Optibike News, Testimonials
It’s therapeutic for me! I was actually considering moving from Los Angeles because of the traffic congestion. Once I had ridden the Optibike electric bike around for the first couple of days I was convinced to sell my car and remain in LA. I have given up my car and...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | The Electric Bike Book
It is possible to save time and get fit riding an electric bicycle. Most of us in the Western world struggle with the lack of time and the lack of exercise. Many Americans sit in their cars for an hour or more each day. If that time was spent riding an electric...