Blog Archives - MeloYelo

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 […]

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:

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 […]

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:

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

4 March

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

27 February

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?

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% […]

22 January

How far can you ride on an eBike 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 […]

25 November

Christchurch Electric Bike Customer Review

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 […]

24 November

Taranaki Electric Bike Review

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 […]

20 November

Nelson Electric Bike Review

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, […]

What determines how well an e-bike performs?

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