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Motocross Bike Versus Electric Bike

Motocross bikes and electric bikes, what do they have in common? Which one is better? Do they even compare? Former Motocross Champion and Electric Bike Inventor Speaks His Opinion Hi, I'm Jim Turner, a former two time motocross champion and…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 2, 2018

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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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Optibike SIMBB E-Bike Out Climbs Copenhagen Wheel

Recently there has been lots of attention of the all in one electric bike wheel systems such as the Copenhagen Wheel. These wheels offer convenience for the rider to adapt a regular bike to make a motorized bicycle with little…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 4, 2014

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What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Advances in Battery Technology

Today, our focus is on the one piece of equipment that now allows modern electric bikes to ride circles around those of the past; the battery. Whether for weight loss, keeping fit, commuting or fun and adventure, electric bicycles (e-bikes)…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 20, 2014

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Stanford Life Lessons #1 How an Hour Changed My Life

Note (This is a Life Lesson I learned while as a graduate Student at the Stanford University Mechanical Engineering Department. While at Stanford, I never dreamed of designing an electric bicycle, but all of these lessons have shaped the way…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeJanuary 15, 2014

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Electric Bike Action Magazine Launches

It has finally happened! There is now a full paper magazine dedicated to electric bikes; Electric Bike Action. The magazine is being published by Hi Torque Publications who publish Motocross Action and Mountain Bike Action. This is another sign that…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeDecember 12, 2013

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Jamestown Flood Fundraiser Ride

On Sunday December 22nd, cyclists4Jamestown is having a fat tire fundraiser ride up to Jamestown. Jamestown was hit hard by the September flood and the road is still not open. This is one of my favorite rides and also for …

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeDecember 9, 2013

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A Brief History of Electric Bikes

Many people think electric bicycles are a new invention, but they are not. Read "A Brief History of Electric Bikes" exerted from my book "The Electric Bike Book" below and see that the idea is actually very old, with the…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeNovember 28, 2013

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a truly American holiday, where we all take time to be with family. Have a great day.

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeNovember 28, 2013

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Sustainable Transportation Conference and The Future of E-Bikes

This past Friday I presented at the First Innovations in Sustainable Transportation Conference in Broomfield Colorado, presented by the Aster Foundation. My topic was Electric Bikes 2020. This was a very interesting conference, as it dealt with innovative ways of…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeOctober 16, 2013

Motocross Bike Versus Electric Bike

What is Torque in an Electric Bike?

Optibike SIMBB E-Bike Out Climbs Copenhagen Wheel

What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Advances in Battery Technology

Stanford Life Lessons #1 How an Hour Changed My Life

Electric Bike Action Magazine Launches

Jamestown Flood Fundraiser Ride

A Brief History of Electric Bikes

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sustainable Transportation Conference and The Future of E-Bikes

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