Optibike Celebrates Earth Day 2014
Optibike celebrates Earth Day 2014 in a number of ways. In fact, Optibike celebrates Earth Day every day. We reduce our carbon footprint everyday by commuting to and from work on our Optibikes instead of getting in our cars. A number of alarming facts and statistics...
Electric Bicycle versus Motorized Bicycle
Many people are confused over the difference between a motorized bicycle and an electric bicycle. There is good reason for the confusion! In general, an electric bicycle is a subset of a motorized bicycle. The exact definition differs by state. It is important to...
Bike To Work Day And Optibike Electric Bikes
Bike To Work Day in Boulder is always an exciting time for us at Optibike. It’s a little extra special of a commute to and from work compared to most other days I commute on my Optibike electric bike. It’s like a 2nd summer holiday with so many people on...
Extending Your Ride – The Range of Electric Bikes
The use of electric bicycles as an alternative means of transportation dates back as far the 1890’s believe it or not, beginning with rudimentary DC motors mounted on rear hubs. Today, it is estimated that between 10 and 20% of all bicycles used in many major cities...