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Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing

Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing 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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 18, 2019

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What is Torque in an Electric Bike?

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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 18, 2015

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Welcome to the first and only ebike fitness coaching website

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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 2, 2013

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Exert from “The Power of Electric Bikes”

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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeNovember 15, 2012

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Battery Capacity and How it is Measured

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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeSeptember 13, 2012

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Optibike Development History

After first investigating hub motors in 1996, Optibike developed this first mid drive unit 12 years ago in 1997. This unit featured 24 volts with a 15 amp -hr lead acid battery and about 350 watts of power. The…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeJuly 30, 2012

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Winter Storage Tips for your Optibike Lithium Ion Battery

With cold weather here, caring for your lithium ion battery is critical for long cycle life and optimal performance. Do not store your bike in temperatures below -17C (0F) or above 27C (80F). Prolonged storage outside this temperature range may cause permanent…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 14, 2012

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Ask Optibike! Q: Does the Optibike have regenerative braking like some hybrid cars?

A: In short, no. There are a few reasons why we decided not to offer "regen" on the Optibike. An Optibike R-Series with the ultra efficient, and sleek motorized bottom bracket. 1. Compromised riding experience. Bikes we have ridden with…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 8, 2012

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What does a non-electric bike with Optibike similar specs cost?

How about the new Trek, at $6819.99 https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/remedy/remedy99/ What do you get for an extra $3175.50 on top of Treks pricing? 1) Custom fitting. 2) The electric motor and electronics part. (minor, but worth mentioning) :) 3) A bike that…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 29, 2010

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Boost Mode information for your Optibike

Overview There are two different Boost Modes on Optibikes, FAST and SLOW. These are changed by toggling the MODE switch on the headlight. The FAST and SLOW Boost Modes affect the sensitivity of the Boost Mode. Some riders find the…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeDecember 11, 2009

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Optibike R15C Electric Bike Fit and Sizing

What is Torque in an Electric Bike?

Welcome to the first and only ebike fitness coaching website

Exert from “The Power of Electric Bikes”

Battery Capacity and How it is Measured

Optibike Development History

What does a non-electric bike with Optibike similar specs cost?

Boost Mode information for your Optibike

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