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Ask Optibike! Can you turn the Optibike upside down without hurting the batteries?

This question came from Derek in Toronto, Canada- Derek owns a 2008 Optibike OB1: "Can the Optibike be turned upside down to work on?" If so, for how long? Answer: The Optibike uses sealed lithium ion batteries, so there is…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 18, 2009

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Doctors orders: Buy a hybrid

Like so many Americans, Keith and Mary Felch of Aliso Viejo, CA were deeply concerned about the rising cost of gasoline, their ailing health, and the amount of stress in their lives. Keith, who drives a Honda CRV, and Mary…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 12, 2009

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Ask Optibike!: Tell me more about the Optibike Riding Modes.?..

This question came in from Jim: "The specs indicate there are two "riding modes" = Fast and Economy. When clicked into either of these, is the motor outputing a 'constant' speed or is the throttle dynamic like a motorcycle would…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 1, 2009

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What range and electric bikes really means to you (or at least us!)

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. …

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 23, 2009

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How to avoid battery disappointment in an electric bike.

Normal 0 There are four main types of batteries in use today on electric bikes: 1. Lead Acid (Old, large,heavy technology) 2. Nickel Metal Hydride (used in Optibike 2007) 3. Lithium Phosphate (A123 Style) 4. Lithium Cobalt (used in Tesla…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 23, 2009

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Worlds First High Performance Electric Bike for Women unveiled

Normal 0 April 22, 2009; Boulder, CO: The Optibike Helia is the electric bike designed for women, its lightweight, safe, and reliable- without sacrificing style or performance. The Helia is capable of 50 mile rides and is loaded with options…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 21, 2009

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5 Ways You Can Participate in Earth Day 2009

According to the Earth Day Network’s web site, it took us (collectively as a human race) about 125 years to use our first trillion barrels of oil. We’re going to use up the next trillion barrels in only 30 years.…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 3, 2009

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What design elements go into a Womens Specific Optibike?

In the next 2 weeks, the first Womens Specific Optibike Electric bike will be available for delivery. What makes the womens bike good- for women? 1) Lightweight. The Optibike Helia is specifically designed to be as light as possible. Air…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 2, 2009

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Ask Optibike!: Why don't you make a cheaper electric bike?

Another great question. Your answer: Jim Turner designed the Optibike to work as real transportation for people. He wanted to overcome the limitations found in other electric bikes such as limited range (often caused by small batteries), limited speed, limited…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 17, 2009

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Ask Optibike: How should I care for my Lithium-ion battery to maxamize life?

Great Question Chris, Here is your answer: The short answer is that good battery life can be obtained for any use profile. Optibike's advanced lithium-ion battery technology does not suffer from either the "memory effect" associated with nickel battery systems…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 13, 2009

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Ask Optibike! Can you turn the Optibike upside down without hurting the batteries?

Doctors orders: Buy a hybrid

Ask Optibike!: Tell me more about the Optibike Riding Modes.?..

What range and electric bikes really means to you (or at least us!)

How to avoid battery disappointment in an electric bike.

Worlds First High Performance Electric Bike for Women unveiled

5 Ways You Can Participate in Earth Day 2009

What design elements go into a Womens Specific Optibike?

Ask Optibike!: Why don't you make a cheaper electric bike?

Ask Optibike: How should I care for my Lithium-ion battery to maxamize life?

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