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Top 10 Benefits of Riding an Electric Mountain Bike in 2026

As the team behind Optibike, I’ve spent years engineering high-performance machines designed to push boundaries. In 2026, one thing is undeniable: the electric mountain bike is no longer a niche product—it’s redefining how we explore trails, train, and experience the...

Benefits of Buying the Best Electric Bicycle

Having a bike can solve a lot of problems. If you are young and live in the city, a bike can save you a lot of hassle. For example, you can easily navigate the much frustrating city traffic and reach your intended destination on time. Nowadays, you can also buy an...

Optibike G2 Metro – For Riders Who Value Performance

Optibike G2 Metro – The Urban Commuter Without Compromise Most urban commuter e-bikes are built to meet a price point — not a performance standard. They often have high standover heights that make mounting and dismounting awkward in traffic. They offer modest torque,...

Electric Bike vs Traditional Bike: Which Is Right for Your Commute?

As the team behind Optibike, I’ve spent years helping riders rethink what their daily commute can look like. Whether you’re navigating city streets, climbing steep hills, or covering long suburban distances, the choice between an electric bike and a traditional...
30% of Optibike customers are couples!

30% of Optibike customers are couples!

30% of new Optibike Owners are couples! Yes, its true. 30% of Optibike customers are couples who bought a pair of Optibikes to ride together. Optibiking is amazing, fun exercise for people of all fitness levels. The Optibike “levels the playing field,” making it...

Easy Travel With The Optibike Electric Bike

Testimonial by Hal Bodman   My Optibike R8 All Around Electric Bike is awesome. With their amazing e-bike technology like the external touring battery, I travel 40-60 miles a day. I can make it to Mt. Hood from where I live in Damascus, Oregon (70 miles away). It is...

A Go Anywhere Electric Bike Designed For Women

A Go Anywhere Electric Bike Designed For Women

Testimonial by Emmy Michaelsen, R8 E Bike Owner Dave & I use our Optibike electric bikes for grocery shopping in town, on RV trips to extend our range on outings while the dogs stay in the RV, and definitely fun and adventure. We live 8 miles south of Coeur...

The Power Of The R11 Electric Mountain Bike

The Power Of The R11 Electric Mountain Bike

Testimonial by Dave Kammer Testimonial –R11 Owner I am 61 years old and there is nothing that can touch the Optibike R11 electric mountain bike. I like the range with the extended touring battery combined with the power and speed. I have completed several 100 mile...

Bicycle Emergency Response Trailer (BERT) Designs Revealed

Bicycle Emergency Response Trailer (BERT) Designs Revealed

Earlier we had written about the Metro State Design project, sponsored by Optibike, to design an Emergency Response trailer for use with the Optibike  electric bike. On Thursday, May 15th, the seven student design teams revealed their designs. There were some great...

Optibike Celebrates National Bike Month

Optibike Celebrates National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month. To Celebrate National Bike Month with Optibike, we encourage you to participate with us whether you are an Optibike owner or other e-bike owner: 1) Commuting For Two Weeks - Receive a  FREE $50 Amazon or I Tunes Gift Card. Limited to First...

Optibike Electric Bikes to Ride 9,000 Mile Mongol Rally

In July 2014 two Optibike riders will become the first electric bike riders to ride the 9,000 Mongol Rally from England to Mongolia. Austen Gavlak and Schellwill ride Optibike R8 e-bikes with BOB Trailers. To achieve their goal of 150 miles a day and to complete the...

Great Overview of Optibike  History

Great Overview of Optibike History

This article appears in Innovation News www.innovationews.com by Curt MacDougall             These days, when the topic of battery-powered transportation comes up, the conversation immediately turns to electric cars. But there's a Boulder-based firm that's hoping to...

Electrify Your Summer:  Ride an Optibike May 10th

Electrify Your Summer: Ride an Optibike May 10th

You can come test ride an Optibike in Denver on May 10th as well as buy an electric mower at a reduced fee at the Mow Down Pollution and Get Plugged into Earth-friendly Living at the Electrify Your Summer Event May 10th in Denver OzoneAware and Charge Ahead Colorado...