Having a bike can solve a lot of problems. If you are young and live in the city, a bike can save you a lot of hassle. For example, you can easily navigate the much frustrating city traffic and reach your intended destination on time. Nowadays, you can also buy an...
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The Future of Ebikes: Introducing the 2026 Optibike G Series with Founder Jim Turner
The Future of E-Bikes: Introducing the 2026 Optibike G Series with Founder Jim Turner For 20 years, Optibike has been at the forefront of the electric bike revolution. To celebrate two decades of production, founder Jim Turner has unveiled the 2026 G Series—a platform...
Best Electric Bikes for Mountain Trails: A Complete Buying Guide
When I first started Optibike back in 2007, electric bikes were still a novelty. Riders loved the idea, but many were frustrated by one big issue: most electric bikes simply weren’t built for serious mountain trails. I’ve spent nearly two decades engineering, testing,...
Optibike 2026 G Series: The Next Evolution of Electric Bikes
Optibike G Series: The Next Evolution of Electric Bikes Introducing the New 2026 Optibike G Series We’re proud to introduce the new Optibike G Series, a new generation of high-performance electric bikes engineered to deliver unmatched capability, confidence, and...
A Great All-Around E-Bike
Testimonial by Jake Van Dewater I love my Optibike R8 All Around electric bike. With its external touring battery, I am able to commute from Sioux Falls South, Dakota to Cameron, South Dakota which is over 31 miles one way with lots of rolling hills and not a lot...
10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of Electric Bicycles in America
Optibike Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary as the Oldest Maker of Electric Bicycles in America Paonia, CO - Optibike inventor Jim Turner is proud to announce that the company has now officially been building custom, handcrafted high performance electric bicycles for 10...
How Far Can an E-Bike Go? Understanding Electric Bike Range and Battery Life
One of the first questions I hear from riders who are new to electric bikes—and even from experienced cyclists considering an upgrade—is simple but important: how far can an e-bike really go? It’s a fair question. If you’re investing in a high-performance electric...
30% of Optibike customers are couples!
30% of new Optibike Owners are couples! Yes, its true. 30% of Optibike customers are couples who bought a pair of Optibikes to ride together. Optibiking is amazing, fun exercise for people of all fitness levels. The Optibike “levels the playing field,” making it...
Earth Day, Electric Bikes and Your Health
Earth Day, Electric Bikes and Your Health I read that the North Face was closing all its 113 stores for Earth Day on April 22nd. They said they're closing the store so their employees could break away from technology and get back in nature. It got me thinking...
Help Pass $1,200 E-Bike Credit & Reward Yourself
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 that they vote for the bill. The passage of this...
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. Whether you...