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 first electric bike...
By Jim Turner Last night my family and I were invited to the Steve Winwood concert in Denver. Steve’s manger, James has been an Optibike rider for many years and they provided us some great tickets in the center, just 8 rows back. The views and sound were great....
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) have seen a recent surge in...
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 inventor of the...
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...
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 effort. These wheels house the motor,...
