by admin | May 19, 2009 | Ask Optibike!
This question from J.B: “Hi my guestion about the Optibike Helia had an error on it so please answer this question for me does the Helia recharge itself when you pedal or do you need to charge it every time?” When you pedal an Optibike, you are...
by admin | May 18, 2009 | Optibike News
May 18, 2009 Boulder, CO: The American made Optibike 850Xli may look like a regular mountain bike, but stealthily mounted inside the bottom bracket is an electric motor capable of producing nearly twice the power of cycling champion Lance Armstrong. The Optibike...
by admin | May 18, 2009 | Ask Optibike!
This question came from Derek in Toronto, Canada- Derek owns a 2008 Optibike OB1: “Can the Optibike be turned upside down to work on?” If so, for how long? Answer: The Optibike uses sealed lithium ion batteries, so there is no fluid to leak out if the...
by admin | May 12, 2009 | Fitness
Like so many Americans, Keith and Mary Felch of Aliso Viejo, CA were deeply concerned about the rising cost of gasoline, their ailing health, and the amount of stress in their lives. Keith, who drives a Honda CRV, and Mary who drives a Mitsubishi Spider, were used to...
by admin | May 1, 2009 | Ask Optibike!
This question came in from Jim: “The specs indicate there are two “riding modes” = Fast and Economy. When clicked into either of these, is the motor outputing a ‘constant’ speed or is the throttle dynamic like a motorcycle would be? ...