Rob McEwen, Author at MeloYelo

25 October

Doug Pouwhare has lost 17kgs after 6 weeks of riding his MeloYelo Town’nTrail. Here’s his story.

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 of ballroom dancing, sought after by people here in NZ and abroad for his judging and teaching skills. As one can imagine, being a professional […]

12 October

Can electric bikes get wet?

The simple answer is yes. It’s a bike and you can treat it as such. Go ahead and ride it in the rain. Mud, dirt, and even heavy rain should be no problem. But, keep it clean and take care of it if it’s been in the rain. The chain will need to be cleaned […]

11 October

Why are e-bikes so heavy?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “how heavy are your e-bikes?” Our Ascent, Traverse and Tranzit models weigh in at 26kg. And while you may be saying “wait, I’ve seen lighter options than that,” there are two key questions: Are you comparing apples to apples? For instance a bike with a […]

14 September

MeloYelo’s mid-drive bikes come standard with a gear shift sensor for a buttery-smooth ride.

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 grip on what matters most to the older generation of e-bike riders. One requirement stressed by a large number of respondents was “smooth gear changes.” […]

5 September

Which MeloYelo is right for you?

The Traverse MD and Ascent MD: For longer, steeper trail rides. If you’re going to be tackling longer, steeper, multi-day trail rides, then the answer is simple: Choose the Traverse MD or its step-through sibling, the Ascent MD. Both of these bikes are equipped with the Bafang M400 mid-drive motor which offers the best combinations […]

2 September

Dave Waugh is a DOC volunteer on the West Coast. He needed an ebike: A solid workhorse, not a showpony. Here’s his story.

“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 work with DOC. A lifetime of mountaineering and tramping gave me a desire to give something back. Coincidentally DOC advertised a volunteer opportunity in conjunction […]

17 May

Why you won’t find MeloYelo ebikes in most bike shops

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 about how they will be using their bike and what sorts of distances they will be covering; we believe in educating our customers – providing […]

14 April

8 great tips for taking care of your ebike

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 and 25-28psi if riding on off-road trails. Check your disc brakes once per month. Make sure the screws on your disc brakes are tight. Regularly […]

14 April

Taking care of your electric bike

With a bit of TLC, you can make your e-bike significantly more trouble-free. Here are some electric bike maintenance tips to make sure your electric bike and its components will keep on going for as long as possible. Keep it clean One of the simplest bike maintenance tips in the book, cleaning your bike after […]

3 March

Why do some ebikes perform better than others?

The performance of an ebike is determined by a number of factors, including: The leg power being used by the rider; The rider’s ability to use the mechanical gears correctly; The torque (turning force) of the motor; The peak watts the motor can deliver on demanding hills; Gear ratios The leg power of the rider […]

22 January

What determines how well an e-bike performs?

In the car and truck world, two key numbers are bandied about when referring to performance capability: Kilowatts (or horsepower for the old-timers) of power, and Newton-meters (or foot pounds) of torque. Torque is the engine’s rotational force, while power defines how quickly that work can be delivered. Power is calculated by multiplying the torque […]

5 October

How do I know which ebike motor is best for me?

It goes without saying that one of the most important aspects of an ebike is its motor. “But wait,” you say, “aren’t they all much the same?” No, they are not. Here are the things you need to look out for when considering the motor on your ebike:

22 September

A great value ebike? Or not?

I was searching around the web this morning, taking a look at trail-ready ebikes and what you get for your money. One ebike in particular caught my eye – I loved the looks of it and the pricing seemed to be really attractive. But when I dug deeper, here’s what I discovered:

30 April

Torque explained. (And why it matters.)

Recently I’ve been doing a lot of side-by-side comparisons of ebike models from different manufacturers – for instance comparing MeloYelo’s step-through mid-motor ebikes with those available from other brands. In doing so, I noticed that while the motors on other brands offered between 50 and 65 Nm (newton-metres) of torque, our MeloYelo motors offer 80 Nm of torque – up to 60% more torque than competing motors.

11 March

How To Care For An eBike Battery

Lithium-ion batteries have a long lifespan, but they do eventually lose their ability to charge. You can maintain the life of your lithium-ion battery by charging it properly and taking good care of it. If you’re going to store your lithium batteries, charge it to 50% and check on it every 2-3 months to make sure it’s holding its charge.

Doug Pouwhare has lost 17kgs after 6 weeks of riding his MeloYelo Town’nTrail. Here’s his story.

Doug Pouwhare has lost 17kgs after 6 weeks of riding his MeloYelo Town’nTrail. Here’s his story.

Can electric bikes get wet?

Why are e-bikes so heavy?

MeloYelo’s mid-drive bikes come standard with a gear shift sensor for a buttery-smooth ride.

Which MeloYelo is right for you?

Dave Waugh is a DOC volunteer on the West Coast. He needed an ebike: A solid workhorse, not a showpony. Here’s his story.

Why you won’t find MeloYelo ebikes in most bike shops

8 great tips for taking care of your ebike

Taking care of your electric bike

Why do some ebikes perform better than others?

What determines how well an e-bike performs?

How do I know which ebike motor is best for me?

A great value ebike? Or not?

Torque explained. (And why it matters.)

How To Care For An eBike Battery

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