Author: Jim Turner • Optibike

How Fast Can Optibike R15C Climb a 10% grade

How fast can the Optibike R15C climb a 10% grade? The answer depends. It depends on which power level you are in. The R15C has 5 power levels from 250 watts to 1650 watts. The climbing speed difference between the 5 levels is amazing. Watch the video to see all the speeds in real time.

Jim TurnerOctober 13, 2020

How do we do it?RxC Full Carbon Series

Optibike R15C Electric Bike Range Testing and Review

In this article we review the ranges for the Optibike R15C electric bike. The maximum range is 181 miles on a charge which makes the R15C the leader in long range touring. The tests show the ranges at 15, 20, 28, and 36 mph. Range tests are made with both pedaling and not pedaling. Optibike is the only company to…

Jim TurnerJuly 18, 2019

Fitness Health

Earth Day, Electric Bikes and Your Health

Earth Day, Electric Bikes and Your Health I read that the North Face was closing all its 113 stores for Earth Day on April 22nd. They said they're closing the store so their employees could break away from technology and get back in nature. It got me thinking about how important nature is to us in this high tech connected…

Jim TurnerApril 22, 2019

Ask Optibike!How do we do it?RxC Full Carbon Series

Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing

Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing The Optibike R15C Electric Bike is designed to fit a wide range of rider heights and weight. The versatile frame has the lowest stand over of any bike with a huge 1500 watt hour battery. The frame is slim and easy to ride. Other E bikes with larger batteries have very high stand…

Jim TurnerApril 18, 2019

Fitness Health Jim's Blog Motorized Bicycle Uncategorized

Motocross Bike Versus Electric Bike

Motocross bikes and electric bikes, what do they have in common? Which one is better? Do they even compare? Former Motocross Champion and Electric Bike Inventor Speaks His Opinion Hi, I'm Jim Turner, a former two time motocross champion and inventor of the Optibike Electric Bike. I understand, perhaps more than anyone in the world, the advantages and disadvantages of…

Jim TurnerMay 2, 2018

Fitness Health R-Series Testimonials

Long Distance Touring on an Electric Bike

Wally shows how good an Optibike R8HD is for long distance touring on an electric bike. In 8 months he rode 6,000 KM and lost 30 pounds. He first bought his R8HD in June 2016 and has been having the best time of his life since then. Watch his interview below. Wally rides all year, in the Winter he puts…

Jim TurnerApril 23, 2018

Press Releases Uncategorized

Colorado Electric Bicycle Manufacturer Renews Partnership with Boulder Bike Share

PAONIA, COLORADO, US, April 18,2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colorado based Electric Bicycle Manufacturer, Optibike, announces the continuation of the 4 year partnership with Bike Share Program, Boulder BCycle for 2018. Optibike and Boulder BCycle created the BEAST (Boulder B-cycle Electric-Assist Service Trailer) to solve the problem of re balancing the bikes from station to station. THE BEAST With 43 stations and…

Jim TurnerApril 18, 2018

Health

Part 1 Reverse the Aging Process with an Electric Bike and Regain Lost Vitality.

Reverse the Aging Process with an Electric Bike and Regain Lost Vitality. This is Part 1 of our Special 3 Part Series Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is based on the experience of the Author and not meant as medical advice to diagnose or treat any disease. Consult your Doctor before beginning any exercise programs. Your body has…

Jim TurnerMarch 7, 2018

Press Releases

10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of Electric Bicycles in America

Optibike Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of Electric Bicycles in America Paonia, CO - Optibike inventor Jim Turner is proud to announce that the company has now officially been building custom, handcrafted high performance electric bicycles for 10 years. On a mission to manufacture the best quality E-bikes in America, Optibike sells its products all over the world,…

Jim TurnerNovember 29, 2017

Fitness R-Series Testimonials Uncategorized

Long Range Electric Bike Completes 25,000KM

We received this email from Ricc in Australia after riding his R11 electric bicycle for 3 years and 25,000 KM (15,500 miles). This is a testament to the amazing long term durability of the Optibike R11 as great long range electric bike. Below is what Ricc wrote: I have had the Optibike R11 for three years & I feel the…

Jim TurnerMarch 2, 2017

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