Optibike 800 Li

Tired of Pedaling up hills? Danny and Steven test drive a $9K electric bike called the Optibike that actually helps you save calories.

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• electric bike
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[danny7up]

IT COSTS OVER 9000!@!@!!!!

[imrational]

raxny,

It would be too inefficient. You'd have to pedal for hours to generate a few seconds of electric powered movement

[bballercameron]

i could make my own electric bike for less that goes off road

[CottageFtw]

all of you are saying about how overpriced this is, but for any eBiker, this is nearly equivalent for a ferrari. and it's also healthier for you on your commute, will, in the long run, save you money on the ever rising gasoline prices, does not need a license, or insurance, and is just gorgeous to look at. overall, it's pretty damn expensive, but is a sports car not pretty damn expensive too?

[Sleepinglion22]

I'll stick with my road bike for city and county trips and my motorbike for long hauls, 9000 dollars for a bike that doesn't hit 45 isn't worth it.

[GofCis]

It sounds crazy, but there are bicycle at my local bike shop that sell for more than 9k :O

[vietman90210]

NOT worth it.....might as well buy small electric car for that money

[Trinibadman96]

What about the Brammo? around the same price but better specs

[RAIKOUKEN]

if i have 9000 dollars i will buy one. :-)

[itimiii]

unless all these bikes were hand-crafted by Jesus and comes with a frickin laser beam that could slice through cars, then there is no way i will ever pay that ridiculous price!!

[itimiii]

@Vertigopills I know.... right! They think they made a bike fit for Jesus or something!

[itimiii]

The price for this thing is beyond ridiculous! For that amount of money I could easily find really good deals on like 6 nice cars.... Don't believe me; then why dont you have a check on craig's list, it might shock you!