20 Years of Innovation: The Human Story Behind Optibike As Optibike approaches its 20th anniversary, founder Jim Turner sat down with Brandon Mason to reflect on a journey that began long before ebikes were a household name. This isn’t just a story of motors and...
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...
[toc] In this article we review the ranges for the Optibike R15C electric bike. The maximum range is 181 miles on a charge which makes the R15C the leader in long range touring. The tests show the ranges at 15, 20, 28, and 36 mph. Range tests are made with both...
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...
Today is the first day I actually got on the computer – it’s been a couple days of serious re-cooperating for me! My “sit” bones hurt during my training (every day since the bike arrived), but after 100 miles and two days my legs are killing...
A battery can easily outlast the vehicle it is in. Let’s assume you own an electric car. If your car can travel 300 miles per charge and you can recharge it 1000 times, that battery pack will last 300,000 miles. Also, after the 100 cycles, the battery is not dead, it...
