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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:
  • Oct 05, 2020
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    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:
  • Sep 22, 2020
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    6 August

    5 crucial considerations when shopping for an e-bike.

    What will you be doing on your e-bike? Will you be: Riding around town on paved surfaces only? In this case you don’t need a more expensive mid-drive motor, you don’t need high-spec suspension, you don’t need off-road tyres and you don’t need hydraulic brakes. Riding around town, but also on light off-road trails. In […]
  • Aug 06, 2020
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    22 April

    Why is now the perfect time to invest in an electric bike?

    Explore the many great trails in Aotearoa. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the travel plans of kiwis. Instead of heading overseas, many instead are going to discover or re-discover New Zealand. Over the past several years, a huge number of cycle trails have opened up around our beautiful country. And with fewer international […]
  • Apr 22, 2020
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    30 April

    What is torque and why should I care?

    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.
  • Apr 30, 2020
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    11 March

    Caring for your lithium ion 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.
  • Mar 11, 2020
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    29 January

    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? 30% […]
  • Jan 29, 2020
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    22 January

    How kiwi is MeloYelo? And why should I care?

    How kiwi is MeloYelo? And why should I care? Price was a major factor, but also the marketing was different. MeloYelo E-Bikes was founded in New Zealand in 2016. MeloYelo assembled a small team of kiwi engineers and bike mechanics to work together to choose frame designs, and then define each and every component that […]
  • Jan 22, 2020
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    22 January

    How far can you ride on a charge

    How far can you ride on a charge? This 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?” But as a guide, use the following numbers: When riding on gently undulating […]
  • Jan 22, 2020
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    20 November

    “My E-verything Bike.” Norah Tuckett talks about her MeloYelo ebike.

    Why did you choose a MeloYelo eBike? I have a GoldCard and was perusing through the Seniors Newsletter when your ad caught my eye.. The fact that MeloYelo had taken the older generation into consideration, as well as your agent’s fervent enthusiasm for these bikes, bringing them through to Richmond for us to try out, […]
  • Nov 20, 2019
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