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Long Range Electric Bike Completes 25,000KM

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…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMarch 2, 2017

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Bike To Work Day And Optibike Electric Bikes

Bike To Work Day in Boulder is always an exciting time for us at Optibike. It's a little extra special of a commute to and from work compared to most other days I commute on my Optibike electric bike. It's…

Optibike Electric BikesJune 27, 2014

Blogs by Optibike Team

Alternative Transportation Part 2 – A Closer Look: Electric Bikes vs The Bus

Last week, in Part 1 of our four part blog series on alternative transportation, we discussed the benefits of using electric bikes vs. a car. We found that the yearly cost savings of using an e-bike can buy you a…

Optibike Electric BikesMarch 14, 2014

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The Boulder B Cycle Bike Sharing program has teamed up with Optibike

Boulder B Cycle Bike Sharing program has teamed up with Optibike. The Optibike will be used with a special trailer to reposition the B cycles from one station to anther during the day. The Optibike has the power required to…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeJune 25, 2013

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Ask Optibike: "Why do you use the monocoque frame design?"

Great Question. A great electric bicycle is perfectly balanced, the Optibike has the lowest center of gravity of any electric bike. Balance and Performance based design Award winning electric bike designer and former National Motocross champion Jim Turner designed the…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeAugust 11, 2009

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Ask Optibike! Does the Optibike charge while you pedal?

This question from J.B: "Hi my guestion about the Optibike Helia had an error on it so please answer this question for me does the Helia recharge itself when you pedal or do you need to charge it every time?"…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 19, 2009

Optibike News

Worlds fastest electric bicycle drives 44% sales increase.

May 18, 2009 Boulder, CO: The American made Optibike 850Xli may look like a regular mountain bike, but stealthily mounted inside the bottom bracket is an electric motor capable of producing nearly twice the power of cycling champion Lance Armstrong.…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 18, 2009

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Ask Optibike!: Tell me more about the Optibike Riding Modes.?..

This question came in from Jim: "The specs indicate there are two "riding modes" = Fast and Economy. When clicked into either of these, is the motor outputing a 'constant' speed or is the throttle dynamic like a motorcycle would…

Jim Turner - Inventor and Founder of OptibikeMay 1, 2009

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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…