OptiBike News

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...
Electric Bicycle versus Motorized Bicycle

Electric Bicycle versus Motorized Bicycle

Many people are confused over the difference between a motorized bicycle and an electric bicycle. There is good reason for the confusion! In general, an electric bicycle is a subset of a motorized bicycle. The exact definition differs by state. It is important  to...

All about Batteries for Electric Bikes

Battery size and Range Determination To determine the true range of an electric bike, a person must look beyond the mileage claims made by the manufacturer. No Standard Range Calculation for Electric Bikes There is no National or International standard for Electric...

National Bike Month is here!

MAY!!! National Bike Month is officially here! With longer, milder days, May is a perfect time to recognize bicycling for the multitude of benefits it provides – improving our health, economy, and environment.   Here are few ways to get involved, get on two...

Optibike featured in Elevation Outdoors Magazine

Turn Me On-  April 2012 Issue Jim Turner, 55, the owner, founder and chief engineer of Colorado’s OptiBike likes to proselytize about electric bikes. “It’s common to run away from what’s hard, but it’s my personality not to do that. I do what I want. That’s the mythos...

Electric Bike Review: Optibike 1100R

Are you looking for a fast, powerful, and custom off road electric bike that is built in the USA?  The Optibike 1100R may be your next e-bike.  Just be prepared to pay the price! The Optibike 1100R is so fast and powerful that it won the Pikes Peak hill climb race in...

Optibike Hits the Velodrome

Optibike Hits the Velodrome

Optibike, the world’s leading high performance electric bike, is circling Boulder’s velodrome and stirring much excitement. Optibike has found its place as a coaching and pacing tool in Boulder’s renowned velodrome. Boulder’s velodrome is home to a variety of classes,...

Optibike Weight Loss Challenge Overview

Optibike is proud to offer their Weight Loss Challenge featuring coach Traci Brown. Once participants purchase an Optibike, they can participate in the year long program. No other bike company in the world offers you the perfect way to exercise, challenges you to do...

Accessories You Need for the Road to Success

Ok, so you’ve got an Optibike.  What’s next?  Well, you have to ride it.  But you have not exercised in a while.  Maybe a long while.  And maybe you have never ridden a bike for exercise. The key to success is comfort.  Comfort creates consistency.  To be comfortable,...