OptiBike News

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...
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...

Electric Bike Action Magazine Launches

Electric Bike Action Magazine Launches

It has finally happened! There is now a full paper magazine dedicated to electric bikes; Electric Bike Action.  The magazine is being published by Hi Torque Publications who publish Motocross Action and Mountain Bike Action.  This is another sign that e-bikes are now...

Jamestown Flood Fundraiser Ride

On Sunday December 22nd, cyclists4Jamestown is having a fat tire fundraiser  ride up to Jamestown. Jamestown was hit hard by the September flood and the road is still not open. This is one of my favorite rides and also for  hundreds or thousands of other Boulder...

US Electric Bike Sales Double

Electric bike sales in the USA doubled from 2011 to 2012 to a total of 159,000 units. This is a huge increase and follows the several years of increase in European  E Bike sales which are now at over 800,000 units per year. The trend of rapid growth in electric...

Save another $1000 on Cyber Monday

Call in the morning on Cyber  Monday and receive an additional $1000 off a new Optibike R8 or R11 electric bicycle. (I know it is Cyber Monday and it is strange that you have to call in to get the deal, but that is the way it is) This is in addition to the 30% off...

The Optibike E-Bike Weight Loss Challenge

The Optibike E-Bike Weight Loss Challenge

It’s that time of year again, Holidays are just around the corner and you know you will want to make a commitment to yourself again, as you do every year, to finally lose the weight and keep it off. With all the gimmicks and lose weight quick schemes, it’s hard to...