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What range and electric bikes really means to you (or at least us!)

Riding an electric bike is about freedom (the real kind), exhilaration, fitness, fun, and a host of other emotions/sensations. Where does range and distance fit into this experience? Having adequate range on an electric bike is about having NO LIMITS. …

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 23, 2009

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How to avoid battery disappointment in an electric bike.

Normal 0 There are four main types of batteries in use today on electric bikes: 1. Lead Acid (Old, large,heavy technology) 2. Nickel Metal Hydride (used in Optibike 2007) 3. Lithium Phosphate (A123 Style) 4. Lithium Cobalt (used in Tesla…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 23, 2009

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5 Ways You Can Participate in Earth Day 2009

According to the Earth Day Network’s web site, it took us (collectively as a human race) about 125 years to use our first trillion barrels of oil. We’re going to use up the next trillion barrels in only 30 years.…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 3, 2009

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What design elements go into a Womens Specific Optibike?

In the next 2 weeks, the first Womens Specific Optibike Electric bike will be available for delivery. What makes the womens bike good- for women? 1) Lightweight. The Optibike Helia is specifically designed to be as light as possible. Air…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeApril 2, 2009

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Ask Optibike!: Why don't you make a cheaper electric bike?

Another great question. Your answer: Jim Turner designed the Optibike to work as real transportation for people. He wanted to overcome the limitations found in other electric bikes such as limited range (often caused by small batteries), limited speed, limited…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 17, 2009

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Which headlights are brighter: Halogen or LED?

We have had this question come up several times, so we decided to revisit the subject. A few years ago, we tested some LED bulbs and they were no where near as bright as the Halogen bulbs are using as…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeFebruary 18, 2009

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Want the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift? Think Electric Bike

Last year consumer spending on Valentine's Day gifts was estimated at more than $17 billion. That level of spending makes it the 2nd largest holiday behind Christmas. According to the National Retail Federation, last year that $17 billion was spent…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeJanuary 16, 2009

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New ‘RIOT’ Class 1 750W eMTB

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