by admin | Aug 12, 2009 | Ask Optibike!
Another great question. Many electric bikes put the weight of the motor in the wheel, which accounts for several pounds of unsprung mass. The following writeup on unsprung mass was taken from Wikipedia: In a ground vehicle with a suspension, the unsprung...
by admin | Aug 11, 2009 | Ask Optibike!, How do we do it?
Great Question. A great electric bicycle is perfectly balanced, the Optibike has the lowest center of gravity of any electric bike. Balance and Performance based design Award winning electric bike designer and former National Motocross champion Jim Turner...
by admin | Jun 18, 2009 | Health
Father’s Day is fast approaching so this year when you’re thinking of gifts for dad why not get him an eco-friendly present? Here are the top five ways you can show him you care about him and the environment: 1.) Get him the usual – with a green twist. Do...
by admin | Jun 17, 2009 | Optibike News
Remember only a few years ago when gas prices spiked, and the world rushed out to buy a Prius? Wait times were long, and those patient enough were rewarded with 40 mpg. This quote from automotive.com about the 2006 Prius: “Two years out in the market,...
by admin | Jun 10, 2009 | Ask Optibike!, Fitness, How do we do it?, Weight loss
This question comes up quite often, this week from Bill in Ontario: Electric bikes make cycling fun for a wide range of people. For example, I know people who are VERY FIT who use the electric assist to make long distance commuting possible at higher speeds. Because...
