You can download the unedited comments from 319 customers, describing what they love about their MeloYelo e-bike here. But, in case you want the abridged version, here are some highlights: Easy to use and good customer service Battery size, very robust engineering on the frame Absolutely awesome to ride Easy to use, feels very safe […]

With the exception of our agents in Christchurch (EMegastore), Dunedin (Dunedin Electric Bikes), Kapiti (EBikes & Mobility) and Whanganui (Wanganui Electric Bikes), all of our other agents across NZ work from their garages at home. Part of the reason for this is that bike shops are typically located in urban centres or on busy streets, […]

A recent post on the Facebook group “NZ e-bike community” summarised the experiences of someone who had visited 6 different bike shops in Rotorua and Tauranga. To quote: “Totally rude, judgemental service, or no acknowledgement that we were even in the shop. Really disappointed, and that’s putting it mildly.” The post attracted lots of comments, […]

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 […]

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 your electric bike it if it’s been in the rain. The chain will need […]

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 […]

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.” […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]