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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...
New SIMBB Electric Bike Available Online

New SIMBB Electric Bike Available Online

It is now possible to buy the new SIMBB electric bike equipped with 29 inch mountain bike wheels online at our online store.   There is currently a special $500 discount applied at checkout  for orders placed through the website. The SIMBB29C is normally $4,995, which...

The summer on the Optibike

The summer on the Optibike

By Tim Kyer It’s been a great summer on the Optibike 1100R-Pro, a special variant built for use in professional racing and training settings!  Having now had world and national champions “on the wheel” of the 1100R-Pro, both on the road and in velodromes, we’ve...

You lost how much? Wow.

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 for high blood pressure and...

Volts, Amps, Watts- What do they mean?

We are all familiar with miles per gallon for gasoline vehicles, but there is a new vocabulary used with electric vehicles. This vocabulary is often confusing, because we are not familiar with it.  It is necessary to understand this new  vocabulary to be able to...

82 Miles of Dirt

82 Miles of Dirt

Optibike customer, Jason, stopped by on the way home last week. He had just completed 82 miles of riding up into the mountains and was on his way home. He used the external battery first and was half way through his internal. He would finish about 100 miles by the...