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. Whether you...
Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing [toc] The Optibike R15C Electric Bike is designed to fit a wide range of rider heights and weight. The versatile frame has the lowest stand over of any bike with a huge 1500 watt hour battery. The frame is slim and easy to...
There has been a lot of discussion in the news lately about electric bikes and torque. For most people, the term “Torque” has little or no meaning. In this first of 3 articles on torque, I will go over the basics of torque. In Part 2, I will discuss torque...
Welcome to electricbikefitness.com The site is all about electric bike fitness using Optibike electric bikes. What? Electric bikes? Aren’t those for losers? Yes they are! People losing weight! Electric bikes are perfect for those who are out of shape but want to get...
Exert from “The Power of Electric Bikes” by Jim Turner BATTERIES The Battery is The Gas Tank The key to any electric vehicle is the battery and how much energy it can hold. The battery is the gas tank. The battery holds energy. Power accelerates the car, but the...
As a consumer, the new world of electric vehicles continues to require us to learn a new vocabulary. Last issue, we learned about how volts and amps are like water flow. In this issue we will learn how to determine the size of an Electric vehicle “gas tank”. The...