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20 Years of Innovation: The Human Story Behind Optibike

20 Years of Innovation: The Human Story Behind Optibike As Optibike approaches its 20th anniversary, founder Jim Turner sat down with Brandon Mason to reflect on a journey that began long before ebikes were a household name. This isn't just a story of motors and...

Beyond the Ebike: A Deep Dive into the Optibike R22ET Everest

Beyond the Ebike: A Deep Dive into the Optibike R22ET Everest For decades, Jim Turner has been engineering electric bikes that push the boundaries of physics. His flagship creation, the R22ET Everest, remains the gold standard for a category he calls "E-Venture"—a...

True Power: Why the G Series Continuous Output Changes the Game

True Power: Why the G Series 1600W Continuous Output Changes the Game In the ebike industry, "peak power" is often used as a marketing gimmick. Many bikes claim high wattage that they can only sustain for a few seconds before the motor begins to overheat and throttle...

Mastering Ebike Physics: The Engineering Behind the G Series Suspension

Engineering the G Series Suspension When designing the 2026 Optibike G Series, Jim Turner didn't just want a bike that was fast; he wanted a bike that felt "rock solid" at 35 miles per hour. In a recent technical discussion, Turner revealed how the design of the rear...
True Power: Why the G Series Continuous Output Changes the Game

True Power: Why the G Series Continuous Output Changes the Game

True Power: Why the G Series 1600W Continuous Output Changes the Game In the ebike industry, "peak power" is often used as a marketing gimmick. Many bikes claim high wattage that they can only sustain for a few seconds before the motor begins to overheat and throttle...

A Great All-Around E-Bike

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...

30% of Optibike customers are couples!

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...