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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 ebike riders want? Market research. Last year 1100 kiwis – most in their senior years – responded to our survey […]

Last year, 1100 kiwis responded to a survey conducted by MeloYelo, telling us what they were looking for in an ebike. The vast majority indicated that they wanted a bike they could ride around town, but that was also suitably specified for use on trail rides. So, what does such a bike require? Motor. It […]

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% […]

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 […]

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 […]

What made you choose a MeloYelo ebike versus other competing options? Price was a major factor, but also the marketing was different. What do you love most about your MeloYelo ebike? The colour. The simplicity of operation. How has your ebike changed your life, if at all? It has added another choice to my range […]

What do you love most about your MeloYelo ebike? Its ease of use. It’s Comfortable. Nice posture when riding. Responsiveness when asking it for power. Battery range. We’ve tested them on some good hills and it seems to just want to keep going! How has your ebike changed your life, if at all? We now […]

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, […]

Inside every battery pack are a bunch of individual battery cells – about the size of AA batteries – known as 18650 cells. They are called 18650 cells because they are 18mm in diameter and 65mm long. Those cells are produced by a number of manufacturers: Some in Japan, some in Korea, and some in […]

If your top priority is a comfortable ride, then it’s important to consider all of the ways in which a bike can deliver comfort for you. Options for increasing rider comfort include: Choice of saddle Choice of suspension Suspension seat post Hand grips A throttle that powers the bike independently from your legs Custom fitting […]

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about mid drive versus rear hub drive motors. So, let’s tackle that issue. For most riders, there’s no need to pay the extra money for a mid drive, unless it’s the brand or the style of bike that you have a strong preference for. (There’s no need to […]

One of the most commonly asked questions about electric bikes is “how fast can I go?” The legal power output for a road-going electric bike in New Zealand is 300 watts. A 300 watt electric bike will typically reach speeds of 32-35km/hour unassisted. Beyond that, it’s up to you and the power of your legs, […]