Electric Bikes

The Optibike R15C is in a higher league of its own… and that is, in reality, an undeniable outstanding fact that stands tall. It represents a new level of riding way above what I experienced before on my Riese and… Read more “Michael’s review of his Optibike R15C from New Orleans”

The bike is truly amazing and have just about gone through the current battery charge at around 35-40 miles so the 1^st charge is quickly approaching. I have grown comfortable with the Rohlhoff and changing gears while backing off on… Read more “Review: Beyond What I Ever Imagined”

I have just ridden over 200 miles and the bike is great! It is hands down your absolute best bike so far. The speed,acceleration and handling are excellent. The SuperMoto tires are the best for street riding although I have… Read more “Review: Absolute Best Bike So Far”

Truly a remarkable riding machine. I am a seasoned pilot, supersport racer, boater and ultimate thrill seeker and at times it can be a real challenge to recreate the adrenaline rush we’ve all experienced on our first barrel roll or… Read more “Review: Remarkable Machine”

I had an amazing trip to Colorado after my visit with you.  I picked up my bike and spent the night in Moab, UT. It was a struggle to decide which bike trail to ride, but I eventually decided to… Read more “Review: Riding in Utah”

It’s therapeutic for me! I was actually considering moving from Los Angeles because of the traffic congestion. Once I had ridden the Optibike electric bike around for the first couple of days I was convinced to sell… Read more “Review: Such an adrenaline rush!”

It was a chilly  September morning, 8:00 am in Moab, Utah at Bullrun Singletrack trailhead. Geared up, ready to go, standing over my brand new Optibike R11 e bike. Nervous.… Read more “Review: This thing has got guts”

I am of course loving my Optibike. As you called it, a monster electric bicycle, it eats these hills. I took a roller coaster type 17 mile each way route to my wife’s shop in… Read more “Review: Loving my Optibike”

I do mostly pleasure riding but I do run some errands with my Optibike R8 electric bike to Red Box or the grocery store, bank, etc. There are so many riding paths to name… Read more “Review: I like to ride off road in the woods in the hills north of Burbank, California”

I am 61 years old and there is nothing that can touch the Optibike R11. I like the range with the extended touring battery combined with the power and speed. I have completed several 100 mile… Read more “Review: I cover more distance in less time with the Optibike”

Dave & I use our Optibike electric bikes for grocery shopping in town, on RV trips to extend our range on outings while the dogs stay in the RV, and definitely fun and adventure. We live 8 miles south of Coeur d’ALene… Read more “Review: Bikes for Groceries and Adventure”

I love my Optibike R8 electric bike. With its external touring battery, I am able to commute from Sioux Falls South, Dakota to Cameron, South Dakota which is over 31 miles one… Read more “Review: I love my Optibike R8”

My wife and I have ridden our R8 All Around and Womens R8 electric bikes by Optibike almost daily in all types of conditions. In our opinion Optibike is the most innovative, convenient and exhilarating form… Read more “Review: Climbs like a Himalayan mountain goat”

I gave the suspension on my Optibike R8 Electric Bike a HAMMERING! An absolute HAMMERING! I used the full length of travel on front & rear and did my best to break it; sorry, can’t help myself,… Read more “Review: The Optibike ate it, no matter what I threw at the beast”

Tony here from down under Australia. Firstly, let me give you my feedback on the recent purchase of my R8HD. I LOVE IT !!!!! You really did a great job designing and building these bikes. I used to be… Read more “Review: A very happy Optibike owner”

When it’s not raining I use the bike rather than the car and on Sundays our group of old guys ride the Marin County watershed, Mt. Tamalpais, Bolinas Ridge, 25 – 45 rugged miles. It’s worth mentioning I have never… Read more “Review: I have never had a more reliable machine”

My Optibike is awesome. With the external touring battery I travel 40-60 miles a day and make it to Mt. Hood as I live in Damascus Oregon. It is a 20 mile ride into Portland for me. I climb a… Read more “Review: Pick up a 50 pound bag of dog food and ride 15 miles back home”

The Optibike is a true revolution in cycling, transportation and sustainability, and has indeed transformed my life and mobility! Despite the weight of two batteries, my full suspension R11 performs gracefully and responsively on the trails and slickrock terrain in… Read more “Review: Bob Rides R11 on Slick Rock in Moab at 63”

Love my Optibike. I am auto dealer in Lewes Delaware and never drive my cars. only my Optibike electric bike everywhere. I’m on the beach and get around town faster than cars. The cops watch me whiz by and… Read more “Review: Riding an Optibike in a hurricane”

We received this email from Ricc in Australia after riding his R11 electric bicycle for 3 years and 25,000 KM (15,500 miles). This is a testament to the amazing long term durability of the Optibike R11 as great long range… Read more “Review: R11 has now traveled 25,000km”

Just finished 225 miles on the Oregon Outback Trail! 4 days of gravel road and trails. The Optibike was superb. I carried about 40 lbs of gear, I weigh 182 lbs and I got nearly 40 miles of range including… Read more “Review: 225 miles on the Oregon Outback Trail”

I am writing to let you know how very pleased I remain with my Optibike R8HD that I have owned for several years and how I have not had to service it, nor have I pampered it. Mileage on the bike… Read more “Review: 5,000 miles on A Bullet Proof Gold Standard Electric Bike”

I just rode the R15 100.42 miles set on level 3, with a time of 4 hours 5 minutes and 15 seconds (avg speed overall of 24.6 mph), and a 13 mph wind. Used all the external battery and was… Read more “Review: I just rode the R15 100 miles”

I am amazed: Pedaled 27 km at an average speed of 33 km/hour mostly at power level #3 and a top speed of 57 km/hour down hill & used power level #4 going up hill for a short distance (one… Read more ““75 miles on one charge””

Many many thanks for your wonderful customer services, and a wonderful bike you had prepared for me.  Now, this bike becomes my physical therapy machine and a commuting transportation in the busy streets of San Francisco. Truly, the R15 upgrade… Read more ““Just no comparison””

I am still very happy with my 2+ year old R15. It still seems to ride about the same as it did when it was new. It still has the same power and distance ability as always. I think I… Read more ““Over 10,000 miles””

The refurbished R15 is awesome. Really appreciate the smooth high end power.

Today I decided to ride my R15 to my business partner’s house. Overall, the ride is about 4.5 miles in length and my ride there and back was much faster on my bike than in my car. I live in… Read more ““25 miles an hour on even the steepest portion of the ride””

I just passed 400 miles on the R15 I picked up at the beginning of August. What a wonderful experience. Rode the hills and trails in Breckenridge, CO and the bike exceeded all expectations on both paved and trail rides.… Read more ““A masterpiece of engineering and functionality””

So, my bike came and I am so impressed and pleased! The R15 is amazing! It has made it easy this weekend to commute around by bike instead of car! And lets me pick fire roads (with zero cars) instead… Read more ““The R15 is amazing!””