by admin | Mar 14, 2012 | Fitness, Health, Newsletter Archive, R-Series
This story came to us from Optibike owner Paul C.- Wow. Thanks for the inspiration Paul. —————— Occasionally in life, we make a discovery, either after extended research and design, but more often by sheer luck and chance. Even...
by admin | Mar 13, 2012 | Optibike News, Other fun stuff
We are excited to announce that we will be in the South Florida Area from March 225th with a new Limited Edition Optibike 1100R. Lets meet up! Our Schedule includes: Thursday, March 22, from 5-6:30 pm we will be having Cuban Coffee & snacks at: Oasis Sandwich Shop...
by admin | Feb 14, 2012 | Ask Optibike!, Newsletter Archive
With cold weather here, caring for your lithium ion battery is critical for long cycle life and optimal performance. Do not store your bike in temperatures below -17C (0F) or above 27C (80F). Prolonged storage outside this temperature range may cause permanent damage...
by admin | Feb 8, 2012 | Optibike News, Other fun stuff
Philippe Kahn invented the camera phone, and the first picture taken with it was of his newborn daughter. That was in 1997. He got his first Optibike 10 years later, and now rides an Optibike 850R HD. Our customers continue to inspire us to build the best bikes we...
by admin | Feb 8, 2012 | Ask Optibike!, Newsletter Archive
A: In short, no. There are a few reasons why we decided not to offer “regen” on the Optibike. 1. Compromised riding experience. Bikes we have ridden with regenerative braking have been heavy, a bit clumsy, and generally require a hub motor to capture...