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How E-Bikes Actually Work: The Electric Bike Professor Video Series

How E-Bikes Actually Work: Introducing the Electric Bike Professor Video Series Understanding how an electric bike works — what torque really does, why power bands matter, and how watts relate to real-world riding — can make a significant difference in how you choose,...

Can an Electric Bike Replace Your Car? How I Switched to E-Bike Commuting and Never Looked Back

The Question Every Commuter Should Be Asking I've been building high-performance electric bikes in Colorado for over 20 years, and in that time I've watched thousands of riders make the switch from four wheels to two. The question I hear most from new customers isn't...

Best Electric Bike for Steep Hills and Mountain Passes: What to Look for in a High-Torque E-Bike

Why Most Electric Bikes Fail on Steep Hills I've spent over two decades designing and building electric bikes here in Colorado, and if there's one question I hear more than any other, it's this: "What is the best electric bike for steep hills?" It's a fair question —...

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...
A Great All-Around E-Bike

A Great All-Around E-Bike

Testimonial by Jake Van Dewater I love my Optibike R8 All Around electric bike. With its external touring battery, I am able to commute from Sioux Falls South, Dakota to Cameron, South Dakota which is over 31 miles one way with lots of rolling hills and not a lot...

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...

New Law Would Allow Electric Bikes On Trails in CA

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

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

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...