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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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:
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5 November

MeloYelo Ebike Franchise Story

Vera distributes newspapers in the Papamoa area. Michael is in the concreting business. Vera is a people person. She’s got a natural, easy-going manner and prides herself on her knowledge of ebikes. “Ask me about torque, battery size, how far you can ride on a charge and I can tell you,” says Vera with a […]
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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:
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6 August
MeloYelo meets the needs of kiwi ebike riders

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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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% […]
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