Riding an electric bike is about freedom (the real kind), exhilaration, fitness, fun, and a host of other emotions/sensations. Where does range and distance fit into this experience? Having adequate range on an electric bike is about having NO LIMITS. Whether you...
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Optibike Development History
After first investigating hub motors in 1996, Optibike developed this firstmid drive unit 12 years ago in 1997. This unit featured 24 volts with a 15amp -hr lead acid battery and about 350 watts of power. The motor was offboard on the crank axle and drove...
How To Chose the Right Electric Bike- Power Lunch Informational Conference Call
2012 is turning out to be “the summer of electric bikes!” More people than ever before are riding them, and more companies than ever before are making them. You can purchase electric bikes at big box stores and from custom boutique manufacturers, with a nearly...
Enjoying the Optibike Experience
In looking to buy an electric bike that would allow me to commute to work in a mountainous region, I researched all the available options, and found that no other product provides the quality, power, and off-road endurance of an Optibike. I have had my Optibike for...
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, 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 Owner featured in VW campaign
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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...
