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...
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New Law Would Allow Electric Bikes On Trails in CA
A bill introduced into the California legislature in February 2014 would allow electric bikes on trails. According to the California bill, any motorized bicycle that has fully operative pedals and an electric motor with a power output of no more than 750 watts,...
My Heart Centered Optibike Work Experience
One of the main reasons I joined Optibike was to help change peoples’ lives with the world’s finest electric bikes. Indeed, Optibikes change peoples lives. On a daily basis, I continue to be inspired by the stories of people who are now enjoying an increase in...
Neal's Pioneer Allroad E-Bike Commute
I really enjoy my 10 mile round trip commute to and from work in Boulder taking in the beautiful views of the mountains, breathing in the fresh fair and soaking up the morning sunshine. I tend to switch up my commute with my conventional Trek mountain bike and the...
Optibike SIMBB E-Bike Out Climbs Copenhagen Wheel
Recently there has been lots of attention of the all in one electric bike wheel systems such as the Copenhagen Wheel. These wheels offer convenience for the rider to adapt a regular bike to make a motorized bicycle with little effort. These wheels house the motor,...
Alternative Transportation Part 4 – A Closer Look: Electric Bikes vs Bikes
In Part 1 of our Four Part Alternative Transportation Blog Series, Electric Bikes vs Cars, we discussed the benefits of using electric bikes vs. automobiles and what the yearly cost savings can be. In Part 2, Electric Bikes vs. The Bus, we found out how e bikes can...
Alternative Transportation Part 3 – A Closer Look: Electric Bikes vs Train/Subway
In Part 1 of our Four Part Alternative Transportation Blog Series, Electric Bikes vs Cars, we discussed the benefits of using electric bikes vs. automobiles and what the yearly cost savings can be. In Part 2, Electric Bikes vs. The Bus, we found out how e bikes can...
Alternative Transportation Part 2 – A Closer Look: Electric Bikes vs The Bus
Last week, in Part 1 of our four part blog series on alternative transportation, we discussed the benefits of using electric bikes vs. a car. We found that the yearly cost savings of using an e-bike can buy you a very nice vacation, and who wouldn't want that? Today...
What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Motor Drive Technology
The search for alternative means of transportation has led to a surge in ebike popularity over the last 5 years or so. The electric bike boom is here and you’ve decided to gear up and climb aboard. If you are new to the technology, the search for the best electric...
Xavier M. Taking in the Awe of Mountain and Ocean Views
Testimonial by Xavier M. I do mostly pleasure riding but I do run some errands with my Optibike R8 electric bike to Red Box or the grocery store, bank, etc. There are so many riding paths to name around here but let me mention my favorites: I like to ride off road in...
Alternative Transportation Part 1 – A Closer Look At Electric Bikes vs. Automobiles
In the first installment of this four part blog series on alternative transportation of using electric bikes, we look at the Electric Bike vs. Car, SUV, Truck, or Van. Many people have mulled over giving up their 2nd car for an electric bike and adjusting to a 1 car...