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Rob McEwen is founder and CEO of MeloYelo ebikes, a NZ company with sales & service agents throughout the country. He Is also founder and a director of EVolocity, a charity which runs a programme in NZ high schools in which teams of students design, build and compete in electric vehicles. McEwen was formerly founder of the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles (now Drive Electric) and a founder of the NZ Clean Energy Centre in Taupo.
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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 cleanOne of the simplest bike maintenance tips in the book, cleaning your bike after […]
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Why do Some Electric Bikes Perform Better than Others?
The performance of an e-bike is determined by several factors, including: The Leg Power of the Rider Most professional cyclists produce about 200 to 300 watts on average during a four-hour tour stage. On the other hand, the recreational rider might only be able to sustain this wattage during a 45-minute or hour-long ride. However, […]
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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:
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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:
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How to Extend the Life of Your Lithium-Ion Battery – Maintenance Tips for E-Bike Owners
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.
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How does MeloYelo meet the needs of kiwi e-bike riders better than the competition?
MeloYelo prides itself on understanding – and then meeting – the needs of kiwi ebike riders better than other ebike companies, most of whom are large international conglomerates. How do We Find out What Kiwi E-Bike Riders Want? Market research. Last year 1100 kiwis – most in their senior years – responded to our survey […]
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How To Choose An Electric Bike For Town And Trails?
I want to ride an ebike on rail trails, timber trails and around town. What should I look for?
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What kiwis want in an ebike. (1100 kiwis have told us).
Over the past several months, 1100 kiwis over the age of 45 have told us what they’re looking for in an e-bike. And, because we’re a kiwi company, our engineering team can respond quickly to this input, refining our frame designs and componentry to give kiwis what they’re looking for. What did we learn? How […]
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How Far Can You Ride on an E-Bike Charge in NZ? (2025 Guide)
“How far can you ride on an electric bike charge?” is probably the number one question we get asked. And because there are so many variables, it is a difficult question to answer. It’s like asking, “How long is a piece of string?” Factors Affecting E-Bike Range in NZ There are a number of different […]
