by Nicholas | Feb 3, 2013 | Optibike News, USV Commuter
From the Reno News & Review “They often prefer their Optibike electric bicycles. The bikes have enough power to tow small trailers, and can be outfitted with studs to be winter-friendly. Bateman notes that, as avid cyclists, he and his wife enjoy the ride...
by Nicholas | Feb 2, 2013 | Ask Optibike!, Fitness, Health, Optibike News, Weight loss
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...
by Nicholas | Feb 2, 2013 | Jim's Blog, Optibike News
In The Electric Bike Book author Jim Turner gives us an informative and entertaining look at the rapidly expanding world of electric bicycles. Forget the do-it-yourself garage projects with clunky motors mounted on heavy cruiser bikes. The reality is that hi-tech,...
by Nicholas | Nov 15, 2012 | Ask Optibike!, Jim's Blog, Optibike News
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...
by Nicholas | Nov 14, 2012 | Optibike News, Press Releases
A few months back we did a list of the 10 fastest home built electric bikes. Now here is a list of the top-10 fastest commercially available ebikes for those who want to go out and spend the big money, and buy a speed machine. It is very hard to build and sell a fast...
by Nicholas | Nov 14, 2012 | Blogs by Optibike Team, Optibike News
“We are thrilled to host this truly amazing event at Optibike this year.” December 16, 2012, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Optibike 3200 28th Street Boulder, Colorado It’s a community event from beginning to end! Throughout the year, Community Cycles takes in 100s...