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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...

The Optibike Electric bike fitting process

As many of you know, each Optibike is hand built in our factory in Boulder, CO from the frame up with the customers name (literally) on the bike.  This way, we can build the bike to fit the customer perfectly.  Optibike is the only electric bike company that offers...

7 Myths of Weight Loss

7 Myths of Weight Loss

Which One Do You Believe? Is It Stopping You From Losing Weight? CNNHealth.com recently reported that over 100 million Americans vow to lose weight as part of their new year's resolutions. And roughly 4 out of every 5 fail to keep that resolution. Those aren't the...

Electric Bicycle Versus Motocross Bike: Which is better?

Electric Bicycle Versus Motocross Bike: Which is better?

Which is better? An electric bicycle or a motocross bike? The answer depends.. Thereis nothning equal to the thirll of adrenalin and defying gravity that is a motorcorss bike. The accelration adn speed, the big air. But motocorss bikes have their downisdes. THey are...

Argon vs. Tenways CGO600 Pro

The Optibike Argon continues to be a top competitor in the field of lightweight e-bikes. Ideal for commutes, the Argon is powered by a 500W rear hub motor that activates with a dual sided torque sensor or throttle. This makes it an easy start bike, great for traffic...

Argon vs. RadKick

The Optibike Argon continues to be a top competitor in the field of lightweight e-bikes. Ideal for commutes, the Argon is powered by a 500W rear hub motor that activates with a dual sided torque sensor or throttle. This makes it an easy start bike, great for traffic...