by admin | Jan 23, 2026 | Blogs by Optibike Team, Optibike News, Press Releases
The Senate subcommittee has passed a proposal bill that will give a 10% tax credit for the purchase of an electric bike, up to $2,500. To get this bill through congress, we all need to write our congressman and urge that they vote for the bill. The passage of this...
by admin | Jan 23, 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 23, 2026 | Optibike News
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...
by admin | Jan 23, 2026 | Motorized Bicycle, Optibike News
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...
by admin | Jan 21, 2026 | Blogs by Optibike Team, Optibike News
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...
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...
