Press Releases | Optibike https://optibike.com Custom, High-Performance E-Bikes Built in Colorado Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:56:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://optibike.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-Optibike-Logo-150x150.png Press Releases | Optibike https://optibike.com 32 32 10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of Electric Bicycles in America https://optibike.com/10-year-anniversary-as-the-oldest-maker-of-electric-bicycles-in-america/ https://optibike.com/10-year-anniversary-as-the-oldest-maker-of-electric-bicycles-in-america/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:49:42 +0000 https://optibike.com/10-year-anniversary-as-the-oldest-maker-of-electric-bicycles-in-america/

Optibike Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of

Electric Bicycles in America

Paonia, CO - Optibike inventor Jim Turner is proud to announce that the company has now officially been building custom, handcrafted high performance electric bicycles for 10 years. On a mission to manufacture the best quality E-bikes in America, Optibike sells its products all over the world, so far to people in over 33 countries.

Inventor, President and Founder Jim Turner graduated with an advanced degree from Stanford and initially began working as a Design Engineer for Ford Motor Company. But he needed more of a challenge, and when he learned about the concept of electric bikes he realized that this was an industry that could help change people’s lives for the better.

And as countless testimonials show, the Optibike has most certainly achieved that:

“The Optibike…helps me stay strong on my bike at 61 feeling like I am 20 again. What an awesome time I have on the R11.”

“I love my Optibike R8 All Around electric bike…I am able to commute from Sioux Falls South, Dakota to Cameron, South Dakota which is over 31 miles one way with lots of rolling hills.”

“Riding the Optibike makes me feel free! It actually makes me forget I am sick. I’m not able to ride a ‘normal’ bike…my legs get too fatigued and eventually go numb. With the power of the Optibike, I was able to pedal without the pins and needles…”

Optibike on 45 degree banked Velodrome Track in Boulder, COThe first Optibike was sold in 2006, and since then the company has achieved a stellar reputation for performance and durability. But the Optibike team will never allow themselves to rest on their laurels. The product is continually evolving, to the point where the current R15 model has 3.8 times the power of the 2007 model (which incidentally was dubbed “The Ferrari of Electric Bikes” by the New York Times in 2007.)

“We don’t want to be the biggest; we just want to build the best,” explains Turner. “I feel so proud of our success. And many of our customers are now ordering their 4th or 5th Optibike, which tells you a lot about how much people love them!”

Optibike’s product line has expanded a great deal over the last few years. Customers can now choose from a diverse range of bikes depending on the level of power and performance they require.

For a fascinating glimpse into the Optibike’s history and development, watch the video at https://optibike.com

 

]]> https://optibike.com/10-year-anniversary-as-the-oldest-maker-of-electric-bicycles-in-america/feed/ 0 Help Pass $1,200 E-Bike Credit & Reward Yourself https://optibike.com/help-pass-1200-e-bike-credit-reward-yourself/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:37:48 +0000 https://optibike.com/help-us-pass-the-proposed-10-electric-bike-credit-receive-a-1200-credit-on-an-optibike-today-as-a-reward/ 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 bill will support manufacturing and jobs  in the USA . Optibikes are designed and built in the USA.

Act Today: Write, call or email you Senators and Congressman today. Tell them you support the legislation for a 10% tax credit on electric bike purchases.

Receive a $1200 credit today on a new Optibike.  To support the legislation, we are offering a $1200 credit on the purchase of a new Optibike. To qualify, just write your Congressman and then give us a call. It’s that simple.  Call US at 303.443.0932 X 1

]]> Colorado Electric Bicycle Manufacturer Renews Partnership with Boulder Bike Share https://optibike.com/colorado-electric-bicycle-manufacturer-renews-partnership-with-boulder-bike-share/ https://optibike.com/colorado-electric-bicycle-manufacturer-renews-partnership-with-boulder-bike-share/#respond Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:24:43 +0000 https://optibike.com/colorado-electric-bicycle-manufacturer-renews-partnership-with-boulder-bike-share/ PAONIA, COLORADO, US, April 18,2018 /EINPresswire.com/ — Colorado based Electric Bicycle Manufacturer, Optibike, announces the continuation of the 4 year partnership with Bike Share Program, Boulder BCycle for 2018.

Optibike and Boulder BCycle created the BEAST (Boulder B-cycle Electric-Assist Service Trailer) to solve the problem of re balancing the bikes from station to station.

ElectricBicycle BIke Share

THE BEAST

With 43 stations and over 300 rental bikes, Boulder BCycle Bike Share has a huge task of re-balancing the stations as too many bikes get to one station. Prior to the Optibike and the BEAST, BCycle would use a pick up truck. The pickup truck was costly, increased traffic congestion and pollution and was difficult to maneuver in small city areas.

“We are proud to have Boulder BCycle Bike Share use Optibike Electric Bicycles to help them achieve their mission of reducing pollution and congestion with their bike sharing program.”
Jim Turner

The BCycle BEAST

Powerfull Electric Bicycle

The Optibike pulled Boulder BCycle BEAST loaded with bikes.

The powerful Optibike, assembled in the US, tows a large trailer carrying up to three Bike Share B-cycles at a time to allow environmentally-friendly distribution of bikes between downtown stations at peak times. It also provides the Boulder B-cycle team with transportation to events when truck access isn’t permitted, which is a huge benefit!

Optibike has been sponsoring this program since 2013, and in2018 the program will be back and bigger than ever! Look for the BEAST on Boulder streets from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

About Optibike:

Optibike is the oldest manufacturer of electric bicycles in America. Based in Colorado,Optibike has been producing electric bike since 2007. Sold in over 30 countries, Optibike is known for its high performance electric bikes that lead the industry in style and performance.

About Boulder BCycle:

Boulder B-cycle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to implementing and operating a community-supported bike-share program that provides Boulder’s residents, commuters and visitors with an environmentally friendly, financially sustainable, and affordable transportation option that’s ideal for short trips resulting in fewer vehicle miles traveled, less pollution and congestion, more personal mobility and better health and wellness.

James Turner
Optibike LLC
(303)848-8385
email us here

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]]> https://optibike.com/colorado-electric-bicycle-manufacturer-renews-partnership-with-boulder-bike-share/feed/ 0 Optibike tops the list of the 10 Fastest Production Electric Bikes by Electricbike.com https://optibike.com/optibike-tops-the-list-of-the-10-fastest-production-electric-bikes-by-electricbike-com/ https://optibike.com/optibike-tops-the-list-of-the-10-fastest-production-electric-bikes-by-electricbike-com/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:15:15 +0000 https://optibike.com/optibike-tops-the-list-of-the-10-fastest-production-electric-bikes-by-electricbike-com/ 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 electric bike to the public (read our article on the high cost of speed). Warranty support and reliability issues on a bike that goes over 40-MPH can be a nightmare, and technically none of these bikes are legal on USA or European roads.

This was a very hard and laborious list to compile. You cannot do it like the car industry does, and just get these ten electric bikes to show up at a runway in the desert, and do some shoot-out speed tests. Only 3 of these bikes for sure exist, and are for sale in the United States…the Optibike, the Stealth Bomber, and the FFR Trike.

After those 3, it starts to get foggy…especially when it comes to speed claims.

The electric bike industry is full of inflated numbers and vaporware, especially this high end part of the market, and this list attempts to sift through the BS and get to the straight beef. Many of the bikes on this list exist in a “we will build when you give us your money” status, meaning the company could go under and you never get your bike. So therefore we base this list on a bunch of criteria, not just pure speed, and rate the bikes accordingly.

This list is very speculative because of the mysterious nature of many of the bikes on this list. We have done our best to identify the critical factors which make these bikes viable speed machines. We reward these machines for being more like an e-bike than a motorcycle. Undoubtedly our estimates will create some controversy but we have done our best to honestly rate these machines.

You can see how we came up with our estimated rankings in each category at the end of this story.

There are 10 bikes in this list. Bikes are ranked 1-10 according to top speed, reliability, no vaporware,  sexiness, weight and price. The lower the ranking number  the better. Performance rankings are added together and the lowest numbers = our top rated fast bikes. (total rank score)

* = estimated performance number.

 

 

#1 Optibike 1100R (read review)

Optibike made it to the top of our list not because it is the fastest electric bike, but because it is a well rounded and balanced machine  that still looks and feels like a bike. This is a mid-drive electric bike that you can actually squeeze-in an extra 5-MPH by pedaling hard, where as most of the other bikes on this list are so big and heavy that pedaling will make little difference. The Optibike has a quality full-suspension frame, and can ride on rugged rough road.

It earned its #1 reliability ranking  by having over 20 bikes make it to the top of the Pikes Peak race (a 20 mile long, 8000 foot elevation climb), as well as selling 100′s of bikes to the public, with many satisfied customers.

Claimed speed : 40MPH (with pedaling)
EB estimated top speed: #9 *35-MPH
Reliability: #1 (dominated Pikes Peak bicycle race for 2 years)
No Vaporware: #1 (we know this bike is for real and has been in production for over 10 years)
Sexiness: #4
Weight: #4 60lbs (impressively light-weight, given its long battery range and full suspension)
Stealth: #2  (looks like a 90′s y frame mountain bike…..feels like a bike)
Price/affordability: #5 $14,500
EB Total Rank Score: 26

Read more here. https://www.electricbike.com/10-fastest-ebikes/

]]> https://optibike.com/optibike-tops-the-list-of-the-10-fastest-production-electric-bikes-by-electricbike-com/feed/ 0 Optibike Appoints Neal Topper to Staff https://optibike.com/optibike-appoints-neal-topper-to-staff/ https://optibike.com/optibike-appoints-neal-topper-to-staff/#respond Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:38:42 +0000 https://optibike.com/optibike-appoints-neal-topper-to-staff/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Optibike Appoints Neal Topper to Staff

October 10, 2012   (Boulder, CO) –. Optibike is pleased to announce that Neal Topper has joined Optibike as the new Electric Bike Solutions Expert.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Neal moved to Boulder in 2005. Neal holds a Masters Degree in Sport Marketing from Indiana University.  Topper primary responsibility will be helping customers select the correct Optibike. Neal is excited about his new position and the positive impact he is having on changing people’s lives.

“I really love helping people take full advantage of the awesome Optibike experience. I get a great sense of satisfaction and fulfillment when I hear my customers say ‘thank you for changing my life,’” Topper said.

Topper grew up participating in BMX and basketball. He still enjoys mountain biking when he is not watching his favorite basketball team, the Indiana Hoosiers. Topper is excited Miami Heat player Shane Batier and Dallas Cowboy Damarcus Ware are riding Optibikes. Neal plans to introduce more professional athletes to the benefits and fun of the Optibike in 2013.

“I have a very strong desire to help change peoples’ lives through health and fitness, personal development and sustainability, the Optibike does all of this,” Topper commented.

Optibike owner Jim Turner sees Topper as a great asset to Optibike.

“Neal is a great addition to our Team. He  is extremely dedicated to improving people’s lives and making the planet a better place.”

 For more information on Optibike, https://optibike.com

]]> https://optibike.com/optibike-appoints-neal-topper-to-staff/feed/ 0 Jim Turner Selected as Judge at the The DaVinci Inventor Showcase https://optibike.com/jim-turner-selected-as-judge-at-the-the-davinci-inventor-showcase/ https://optibike.com/jim-turner-selected-as-judge-at-the-the-davinci-inventor-showcase/#respond Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:17:13 +0000 https://optibike.com/jim-turner-selected-as-judge-at-the-the-davinci-inventor-showcase/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jim Turner Selected as Judge at the The DaVinci Inventor Showcase

October 10, 2012 (Boulder, CO) –. Optibike founder Jim Turner has been selected as a judge for the 2012 DaVinci Inventor Showcase.

Optibike, Turner’s company based in Boulder, won the competition in 2008.

“It is a great opportunity to be a judge at the event that Optibike won when we were starting out. Invention and innovation are key to solving the problems of today and tomorrow. The Inventors’ Showcase helps new inventions get the spotlight they need to move forward,” said Jim Turner.

The DaVinci Inventor Showcase is its largest event, designed to educate the public about new and interesting inventions that will impact how we live in the future. It also is a community of support for the many inventors who work long and hard to bring their creations to life.

“I feel proud to support this organization that helped Optibike propel to the forefront of the electric bike movement. The Inventors Showcase is a great family event to introduce young people to the world of innovation,” Optibike Founder Jim Turner said.

Optibike has been manufacturing American-made electric bikes since 2006 and is the largest U.S. manufacturer of electric bicycles.

“We are thrilled to see a strong movement for electric bikes,” Turner added. “Electric bikes not only allow a person to exercise but also to commute and save money on gas, save time and enjoy the ride.”

All Optibike intellectual property was also designed n the USA. Optibike is one of a few electric bikes companies in the world that owns its intellectual property and manufactures complete bikes. American made Optibikes are acknowledged as the leading high performance electric bike in the world.

For more information on Optibike, https://optibike.com
For details of the event – https://www.davinciinventorshowcase.com

]]> https://optibike.com/jim-turner-selected-as-judge-at-the-the-davinci-inventor-showcase/feed/ 0 Winner of 2011 Weight Loss Challenge Announced https://optibike.com/winner-of011-weight-loss-challenge-announced/ https://optibike.com/winner-of011-weight-loss-challenge-announced/#respond Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:52:03 +0000 https://optibike.com/winner-of011-weight-loss-challenge-announced/ Optibike Electric Bicycles is proud to announce Bob Brewer of San Diego, CA the winner of the 2011012 Optibike Weight Loss Challenge.
Bob Brewer lost 89 lbs., beat diabetes and is free of the debilitating disease. Brewer wins $5000 to donate to a charity of his choice.
Contestants spent the year riding their Optibike, changing eating habits and learning healthy lifestyle living with the guidance of a coach. Optibike is the first to offer an E-bike Coaching Program- the only fitness program designed specifically for electric bike riders. The average weight loss in the program was 40 lbs.
Bob’s story is one of inspiration, dedication and a life-changing goal.
Bob Brewer is a regular guy. He spent his life building a successful family business. The money was good and all the perks that came with it were even better. Then at age 53, he found himself overweight, way overweight. And diabetic. He was 5’7” and 270 lbs. The doctor called him ‘morbidly obese’. That’s when fear set in.
A young death just wasn’t an option for Bob. So what was a guy like Bob to do? A little exercise for a few days wasn’t going to fix the problem. An entire lifestyle shift was in order. But it sounded so hard and complicated. That is when Bob joined the Optibike Weight Loss Challenge with coach Traci Brown.
The Optibike Weight Loss Challenge is a year long coached lifestyle and fitness program. A community is created around the enthusiasm for weight loss and cycling with the Optibike. Optibikes are the perfect match for the challenge. Being electric, the Optibike gives a push when the rider needs it. The intimidation factor is gone. The rider gets a great workout, can push their athletic limits, and get some assistance when needed.
Bob found fun, along with success, in the Optibike community and started riding his Optibike every day. He followed his program closely and monitored his progress. The program consisted of riding every day with a specific plan, walking if he couldn’t ride, eating lower carbohydrates, less meat and more fish, cutting out soft drinks and alcohol, Bob has only had water to drink for a year.
The results: Bob has lost 89lbs and he’s still going. He is exercising every day, riding his Optibike and walking, and totally off all medications. He is excited about life and he still has not had anything to drink but water. And all this happened because he decided to save his own life with the Optibike Weight Loss Challenge.
Why ride an Optibike for weight loss? Optibikes are the Ferrari of electric bikes. They’re fast, sleek and fun. When beginning to lose weight they are the perfect fitness equipment. Riders get a great workout outside, a push up the hills when they need it and all the fun of experiencing the speed of a Tour de France peleton.

]]> https://optibike.com/winner-of011-weight-loss-challenge-announced/feed/ 0 Ultra Low Maintenance Electric Bike Hits the Streets https://optibike.com/ultra-low-maintenance-electric-bike-hits-the-streets/ https://optibike.com/ultra-low-maintenance-electric-bike-hits-the-streets/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:53 +0000 https://optibike.com/ultra-low-maintenance-electric-bike-hits-the-streets/ November 18, 2009; Boulder, CO:  A new electric bike is available for people want to ride their bike more, and fiddle with maintenance less.  The Optibike 850R  features an exclusive 14 speed internally geared hub system, leaving messy shifting adjustments a thing of the past.   

 “The Optibike 850R is designed to be a car replacement.  Cars are easy to use for people who do not know anything about them, and the Optibike 850R is easy to use for bike riders of all technical and physical abilities,” said Optibike Designer and CEO Jim Turner.  “The 850R is a real transportation option that includes all the benefits of cycling while overcoming many obstacles that keep people from riding more.”

 The 850R is equipped with MBB Speed Drive Technology which includes a motor mounted inside the bottom bracket so the rider can pedal in tandem with the help of the motor assist.  A 14 speed Rohloff rear hub replaces the derailleur reducing maintenance to a once a year oil change.  The 850R uses a lithium ion battery and has a top speed with pedaling of 30 mph and a range of 50 miles.

 All Optibike models, including the 850R are manufactured in Boulder, CO USA.

 Optibike is the world leader in award winning high performance electric bikes, and currently offers electric bikes specifically for commuters, performance enthusiasts, and off road junkies.  In business since 1998, Optibike has been featured on ESPN, CNN, The Today Show, National Geographic Adventurer, and in The NY Times.  To learn more, visit https://optibike.com

 Contact:

 Craig Taber

Marketing Director

Optibike LLC

Boulder CO USA

https://optibike.com

303.443.0932

craig@optibike.com

]]> https://optibike.com/ultra-low-maintenance-electric-bike-hits-the-streets/feed/ 0 World’s Top Hill Climbing Electric Bike now Available. https://optibike.com/worlds-top-hill-climbing-electric-bike-now-available/ https://optibike.com/worlds-top-hill-climbing-electric-bike-now-available/#respond https://optibike.com/worlds-top-hill-climbing-electric-bike-now-available/ 11/3/11 Boulder, CO USA: Optibike, the US based manufacturer of the world’s top hill climbing electric bike, introduced their latest electric bike by dominating the field at the 2011 Pikes Peak Hill Climb Event. The new 48v Optibike 1100R, propelled the 7 member Team Optibike to finish the world’s premiere E-bike event in 1-7th places, with the 8th place electric bike taking almost 3x as long to summit the 14,110ft mountain.

The first Optibike 1100R’s arrived to anxious customers last week. One owner described his new Optibike as, “scary quick, smooth, balanced and exhilarating.” The new Optibike 1100R is available as an off-road electric bike only, because of power restrictions in the US.

The Optibike 1100R is the first production electric bike to use Cool Carbon Technology, which guarantees that the on-board lithium ion battery will not overheat, even in the most extreme conditions. The 1100R battery carries an industry leading 3 year/30,000 mile warranty. The 1100R also uses the exclusive Patented Motorized Bottom Bracket, which puts the motor in parallel with the rider, and allows the motor to use the same gears that the rider uses for unmatched performance and efficiency.

Optibike has been manufacturing high performance electric bikes in Boulder, CO since 2005 from parts made exclusively in the USA. The Optibike is designed give riders the experience of riding a bike, with the freedom of not having to worry about hills, or running out of battery (the Optibike has a 50 mile range.) For more information visit https://optibike.com/limited-edition-pikes-peak-championship-optibike-1100r or call 303.443.0932

Contact:
Craig Taber
Optibike LLC
craig at optibike.com
303.848.8380

]]> https://optibike.com/worlds-top-hill-climbing-electric-bike-now-available/feed/ 0 Bloomberg: Race N.Y.C. With $12,000 Electric Bicycle, $19,000 Golf Cart https://optibike.com/bloomberg-race-n-y-c-with-12000-electric-bicycle-19000-golf-cart/ https://optibike.com/bloomberg-race-n-y-c-with-12000-electric-bicycle-19000-golf-cart/#respond https://optibike.com/bloomberg-race-n-y-c-with-12000-electric-bicycle-19000-golf-cart/ I was reminded of the tortoise and hare while pitting a Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet against a Vespa GTS scooter in a “race” across Manhattan.

It was a low-speed sprint, with Bloomberg TV anchor Matt Miller wending his Vespa around the crosstown traffic I was stuck behind. My top speed was 15 mph.

Despite the $140,000 and 478-horsepower disparities, my Porsche was beaten by a full two minutes.

What are the best ways to get around the city? Usually I prefer walking, the subway or a taxi, in that order. If it weren’t for arriving everywhere sweaty, I might take advantage of the new bicycle lanes.

So I decided to test two rather unusual but very green options — a $12,000 electric bicycle and a $19,000 street-legal golf cart.

The e-bike is from Optibike, a Boulder, Colorado-based company which makes about 100 electric bikes a year…..MORE

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