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Optibike Celebrates Earth Day 2014

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…

Optibike Electric BikesApril 25, 2014

Blogs by Optibike Team

Neal's Pioneer Allroad E-Bike Commute

I really enjoy my 10 mile round trip commute to and from work in Boulder taking in the beautiful views of the mountains, breathing in the fresh fair and soaking up the morning sunshine. I tend to switch up my…

Optibike Electric BikesApril 9, 2014

Testimonials

Electric Bikes Can Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

Testimonial by Rodger Jacobsen When it’s not raining I use the e-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.

Optibike Electric BikesMarch 28, 2014

Fitness Health

Alternative Transportation Part 3 – A Closer Look: Electric Bikes vs Train/Subway

In Part 1 of our Four Part Alternative Transportation Blog Series, Electric Bikes vs Cars, we discussed the benefits of using electric bikes vs. automobiles and what the yearly cost savings can be. In Part 2, Electric Bikes vs. The Bus,…

Optibike Electric BikesMarch 19, 2014

Optibike News Testimonials

Xavier M. Taking in the Awe of Mountain and Ocean Views

Testimonial by Xavier M. 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 around here…

Optibike Electric BikesMarch 13, 2014

Testimonials

The Optibike E-Bike Is A True Revolution In Cycling

Testimonial from Optibike rider Bob Lippman The Optibike electric bike 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 e-bike performs…

Optibike Electric BikesFebruary 17, 2014

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New York Electric Bicycle Ban Protested

It is hard to believe that the electric bicycle has been banned in New York City. They have been declared a menace to society! I do not understand the justification for the ban. If E bike riders break the law,…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeDecember 15, 2013

Optibike News Other fun stuff

Taming the BEAST: Boulder B-cycle’s first season with Optibike’s Electric Bikes

Guest blog post from Kevin Bell at Boulder B Cycle To run a successful bike-sharing program, like Boulder B Cycle, a number of key components need to come together—chief among them are system balancing, maintenance, and marketing. Our partnership with…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeDecember 3, 2013

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Sustainable Transportation Conference and The Future of E-Bikes

This past Friday I presented at the First Innovations in Sustainable Transportation Conference in Broomfield Colorado, presented by the Aster Foundation. My topic was Electric Bikes 2020. This was a very interesting conference, as it dealt with innovative ways of…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeOctober 16, 2013

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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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeAugust 23, 2012

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