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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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 17, 2012

Fitness Health Press Releases

Winner of 2011 Weight Loss Challenge Announced

Optibike Electric Bicycles is proud to announce Bob Brewer of San Diego, CA the winner of the 2011-2012 Optibike Weight Loss Challenge. Bob Brewer lost 89 lbs., beat diabetes and is free of the debilitating disease. Brewer wins $5000 to…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 3, 2012

Optibike News Other fun stuff R-Series

Video Review of Optibike 1100R- part 1

Here is the first part of a video review by our friends at www.electricbikereport.com: Optibike 1100 Electric Bike in for Review |... by ElectricBikeReport

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 19, 2012

How do we do it?Jim's Blog

Optibike MBB Outperforms Hub Motors Three to One

The Optibike MBB is the highest performance and most efficient electric assist propulsion system unit in the world today. The Optibike patented Motorized Bottom Bracket (MBB) drive system gives higher top speed and steeper hill climbing ability than hub motors…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 14, 2012

Fitness Health R-Series

Amazing Story from the UK

This story came to us from Optibike owner Paul C.- Wow. Thanks for the inspiration Paul. ------------------ Occasionally in life, we make a discovery, either after extended research and design, but more often by sheer luck and chance. Even more…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 14, 2012

Optibike News Other fun stuff

Testride an Optibike 1100R in South Florida from March 22-25, 2012!

We are excited to announce that we will be in the South Florida Area from March 22-25th with a new Limited Edition Optibike 1100R. Lets meet up! Our Schedule includes: Thursday, March 22, from 5-6:30 pm we will be having…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 13, 2012

Fitness Health R-Series Weight loss

You lost how much? Wow.

Wow. We just got this report from one of our customers, Bob. Way to go Bob!! ------------------------------------------------ On January 19, 2011, I weighed in at Dr. S's office at 270 pounds fully clothed. I was on a list of medications…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 24, 2012

Ask Optibike!

Winter Storage Tips for your Optibike Lithium Ion Battery

With cold weather here, caring for your lithium ion battery is critical for long cycle life and optimal performance. Do not store your bike in temperatures below -17C (0F) or above 27C (80F). Prolonged storage outside this temperature range may cause permanent…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 14, 2012

Optibike News Other fun stuff

Innovator: Optibike Owner in Superbowl ad!

Philippe Kahn invented the camera phone, and the first picture taken with it was of his newborn daughter. That was in 1997. He got his first Optibike 10 years later, and now rides an Optibike 850R HD. Our customers continue…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 8, 2012

Ask Optibike!

Ask Optibike! Q: Does the Optibike have regenerative braking like some hybrid cars?

A: In short, no. There are a few reasons why we decided not to offer "regen" on the Optibike. An Optibike R-Series with the ultra efficient, and sleek motorized bottom bracket. 1. Compromised riding experience. Bikes we have ridden with…