Optibike Pro Series
ESSEX
The E-Bike for Smaller Riders
$6,400
The Essex is our new e-bike that fits all the smaller riders!
'Fit Freedom' technology solves the problem of getting on and off a bike for smaller riders. It lets you move the seat out of the way with a single button!
Order by Phone: (303) 443-0932
What is Fit Freedom Technology?
An E-Bike Design that Fits Riders from 4’11” to 6’1″
Adjust the Height of the Seat with a Button Press!
Super Low 24″ Frame Standover
Watch the Overview Video!
Featuring New “Fit Freedom” Frame Design
If you have difficulty finding a bike that fits your size
If you have difficulty getting on and off normal bikes
If you are looking for a reliable commuter
If you want to ride without range anxiety
If you want a bike that is fun to ride
Then the new Optibike Essex is for you
In speaking with potential customers over the last 12 years, 25% told us they found E-Bikes too large. They did not feel comfortable getting on or riding the bikes, and did not buy one. They ended up missing out on the great freedom and health advantages of E-Bikes.
We wanted everyone to be able to ride an E-Bike and decided to do something about it, so we invented the new “Fit Freedom” frame design.
The new “Fit Freedom” frame design allows the seat to get very low, and you can adjust the seat height with a button press.
You can have the perfect fit for all riding conditions. Set the seat low for mounting and dismounting, and raise it for cruising down the road.
The bike also fits larger riders. You can order a dropper seat post with a travel of 5, 6, or 7 inches, making the bike a fit for riders from 4’11” to 6’1″.
Sturdy and compact, the Essex is easy to ride and installs confidence in the rider.
High Performance and Low Maintenance
- German Built Rohloff 14 Speed Internal gear hub with 520% gear range
- Gates Belt Drive for low maintenance (and oil free) riding
- High performance Fox 120 mm Fork
- Hand Built Wheels with Super Strong Downhill Racing Rims
- Big 37 volt 17.5 AH 647 Watt Hour Quick Change Internal Battery
- 500 Watt Mid Drive with Pedalec and Throttle Control
- Marzocchi Dropper Seat Post
Power
More power gives you a higher top speed, and lets you climb hills faster.
Battery Capacity
A bigger battery means you can ride farther, it's like the fuel tank on a car.
Torque
More torque lets you start from a dead stop easier, and lets you climb very steep hills.
Some basics on battery capacity and what it means for range.
A battery with more capacity generally means you can go farther on a charge.
However at maximum speed, a more powerful bike will also use more battery capacity per mile traveled.
Knobbier tires can also reduce range due to more rolling resistance on the road, and the terrain you ride on can also heavily affect the range you get.
A Note on E-Bike Range:
At Optibike our ranges are based on actual usage and testing, as well as feedback from our customers.
There is no standard for E-Bike range like there is from the EPA for Car Mileage, as a result an electric bicycle manufacturer can claim whatever they like for their range and top speed. At Optibike we try to present estimated ranges and speeds that are as close as possible to what you’ll actually get.
| The Basics | Top Speed* | 25 MPH |
| Max Range* | 60 Miles | |
| Power Levels | 5 Power Levels | |
| Power Control | Half Twist Throttle & Pedalec | |
| Display Type | LCD display with 5 power levels, cycle computer functions, battery gauge | |
| Motor | 500W with 60Nm of Torque | |
| Battery | Removable 37V 17.5Ah 647Wh Li-Ion Battery | |
| Mechanical | Front Suspension | Fox 34 FLOAT 120 GRIP2 110mm 15mm Axle |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes with 180mm rotors | |
| Gear Shift | Rohloff Speedhub 500/14-Speed Internally Geared Hub | |
| Drivetrain | Gates CDX Carbon Belt Drive | |
| Front Wheel | Hope Hub hand laced to DT Swiss FR560 26" Rim | |
| Rear Wheel | Rohloff Speedhub 500/14-Speed 135 QR Hand Built to DT Swiss FR560 26" Rim | |
| Tires | Schwalbe | |
| Seat Post | Dropper Seat Post. 125mm Travel. 31.6mm Diameter | |
| Weight | 55 Lbs | |
| Frame | Type | 6061 Aluminum with Integral battery |
| Stand over | 24" | |
| * With 170LB rider and moderate pedaling effort |
