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…
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. …
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
The Question: How can Optibike justify the claim of being the best electric bike? Answer: I want to start by saying that if long range, high top speeds, powerful hill climbing, and unbelievable handling are not important to you- DO…
The question is: "I've noticed the best way to climb moderate hills in Eco mode is to make rapid upgear changes probably every couple of seconds so as not to let the bike settle into the low-power state before you…
Subscribe to our Newsletter for Exclusive Sales, Product News, and Refurbished Bikes up to 50% off.
Optibike does not sell your information, it will be used only for emails from Optibike to you. You may unsubscribe anytime you want by following the unsubscribe link from our newsletter.
Thank you for Signing Up
Follow Us on Social Media
Don't Miss Out!
Thank you for Signing Up
Optibike does not sell your information, it will be used only for emails from Optibike to you. You may unsubscribe anytime you want by following the unsubscribe link from our newsletter.
Subscribe to our Newsletter for Exclusive Sales, Product News, and Refurbished Bikes up to 50% off.