Optibike News

Red Bull High Performance Lab Chooses Optibike R11 Velodrome Bike

The Red Bull High Performance Lab has requested the use of the custom Optibike R11 Velodrome electric bike for use in its Project Endurance test in California during the week of May 16th. (more…)

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 20, 2014

The Electric Bike Book

What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Where to Purchase Your E-Bike

The decision to purchase your first electric bike can be a daunting one, especially to the uninitiated. Although not new technology,, the recent trend towards alternative means of transportation has rekindled an interest in electric bicycles. To introduce, further educate,…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 8, 2014

Optibike News

Great Overview of Optibike History

This article appears in Innovation News www.innovationews.com by Curt MacDougall These days, when the topic of battery-powered transportation comes up, the conversation immediately turns to electric cars. But there's a Boulder-based firm that's hoping to change all that. Optibike has…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 2, 2014

Blogs by Optibike Team

New Law Would Allow Electric Bikes On Trails in CA

A bill introduced into the California legislature in February 2014 would allow electric bikes on trails. According to the California bill, any motorized bicycle that has fully operative pedals and an electric motor with a power output of no more…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 17, 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

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Optibike SIMBB E-Bike Out Climbs Copenhagen Wheel

Recently there has been lots of attention of the all in one electric bike wheel systems such as the Copenhagen Wheel. These wheels offer convenience for the rider to adapt a regular bike to make a motorized bicycle with little…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 4, 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. (more…)

Optibike Electric BikesMarch 28, 2014

Jim's Blog The Electric Bike Book

What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Advances in Battery Technology

Today, our focus is on the one piece of equipment that now allows modern electric bikes to ride circles around those of the past; the battery. Whether for weight loss, keeping fit, commuting or fun and adventure, electric bicycles (e-bikes)…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 20, 2014

The Electric Bike Book

What To Look For In An Electric Bike: Motor Drive Technology

The search for alternative means of transportation has led to a surge in ebike popularity over the last 5 years or so. The electric bike boom is here and you’ve decided to gear up and climb aboard. If you are…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 13, 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

Save on Pre Owned Optibikes

New ‘RIOT’ Class 1 750W eMTB

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