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Doug is a former NZ ballroom Champion and NZ Representative dancer who retired from competitive dancing 13 years ago.  He has gone on to be a world-class judge and teacher […]

Are you an adventurous soul who loves riding your e-bike, even if it’s raining? Do you transport your electric bike on the rack of a car, caravan, or motorhome, sometimes […]

Why are ebikes so heavy? Well, to put it simply, it’s because they have a battery and a motor, and both of these components are heavy. Our Ascent, Traverse and […]

A recent MeloYelo survey targeting Kiwi baby boomers asked them what e-bike features were important to them. With almost 5000 boomers responding, we feel like we’ve got a pretty good […]

Since the beginning in 2016, MeloYelo has focused on the needs of older electric bike riders. We have done a great deal of research amongst those aged 55+ in NZ […]

“Retirement can be challenging. We define ourselves by our job. Suddenly we are irrelevant and yet free to define ourselves in new ways. For me this involved undertaking voluntary conservation […]

Founded in 2016 and 100% kiwi owned, MeloYelo’s philosophy from the outset has been to do what’s right for the customer. That means we believe in asking the customer questions […]

Pump up your tyres regularly. It will make a world of difference and add kilometres to your ride. Our recommended pressures for most riders are around 35psi for around town […]

The performance of an e-bike is determined by several factors, including: The rider is using leg power. The rider’s ability to use the mechanical gears correctly. The torque (turning force) […]