OptiBike News

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 Optibike Essex Video Overview

Our latest Optibike, the Essex with 'Fit Freedom' technology. An electric bike for all the smaller riders! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EA7zKhXKLI

Why We Prefer Throttles

Throttles have several advantages over pedalec, we go over the 3 top reasons to use a throttle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1UH_iAnO_0

Get Your Favorite Seat!

Since each Optibike is built to order you can customize the bike in many ways, including picking out a seat that you love! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjAPsMVJXO0

The Optibike Buying Process

At Optibike we build each bike for our customer, making sure your bike will fit you perfectly. We give you the experience of a unique electric bike that is hand built at our shop in Colorado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouk4lMys2hM

How do our Graphics Kits Work?

We use heavy duty graphics material on our bikes, they can be used to customize the look of your Optibike. They also provide protection from flying rocks while riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZYwV8gbvAE

R Series Of Smart Electric Bicycles

Optibike is one of America’s most reliable electric bike suppliers as it creates the most updated versions of electric bikes. Some people may think that the price of the electric bikes are extremely high. However that is only the case because Optibike assembles their...

Elite Series Electric Bikes, The best eMTB of 2018

Optibike has been building electric bikes since 2006 and has the well-deserved reputation as being at the top of the electric bike industry. Not only do they have the best electric bikes, they also create the best e mountain bike. Optibike has made it to the top by...