His observations: Jacobs and his co-founder Alice Liu self-funded Thesis Bike and created one bike, the OB1, designed to be ridden anywhere. The company’s website outlines the Thesis: “Keep it Simple” ...

Sure, it won't stabilize itself, it doesn't sport a cute wicker basket, and it has a five figure price tag, but the 2009 Optibike OB1 is on sale now -- and if you're a typical Engadget reader ...

April 24, 2008 Optibike's 2008 range of electric-powered bicycles will be spearheaded by the limited edition OB1, the signature bike of Optibike Inventor Jim Turner.