by admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Optibike News
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...
by admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Optibike News, The Electric Bike Book
This is Part 3 in our Understanding Electric Bike Batteries Series. In this lesson we learn the difference between high energy and high power batteries and why electric bikes need high energy batteries. In Lesson 1 we learned how energy is measured in watt-hrs and...
by admin | Jan 20, 2026 | Ask Optibike!, Fitness, Health, How do we do it?, Optibike News
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...
by admin | Jan 20, 2026 | Optibike News
The Red Bull High Performance Lab has requested the use of the custom Optibike R11 Velodrome electric bike for use in its Project Endurance test in California during the week of May 16th. Optibike Velodrome rider, Tim Kyer, will travel to California to pilot the...
by admin | Jan 20, 2026 | Optibike News, Testimonials
Note: John M. received his new Optibike and outfitted it with Ham Radio equipment (this is his hobby). The uses for an electric bike seem to be endless. He rides in an area with many hills. Read what he has to say below about the best electric bike. I am of course...