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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 E-Bike Riders Want? Market research. Last year 1100 kiwis – most in their senior years – responded to our survey […]

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? How […]

“How far can you ride on an electric bike charge?” 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?” Factors Affecting E-Bike Range in NZ There are a number of different […]

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 […]

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 […]

The most comfortable electric bike for seniors is one fitted with a memory foam saddle, a suspension seat post, ergonomic lock-on grips, and a thumb throttle, adjusted to the rider’s exact height and reach at the point of purchase. For senior riders, comfort directly determines how long and how often they ride. An ill-fitted bike […]

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about mid drive vs hub drive motors. So, let’s tackle this issue. The primary customers for MeloYelo ebikes are seniors – older people who intend to use their electric bike for riding urban cycleways, rail trails, and wine trails, for example. For these intended uses, electric bikes with […]

It was our lucky day when we came across MeloYelo. Rob responded quickly to my initial phone message and was excellent at answering our questions.  He set up an appointment with Malcolm, the bike mechanic, to view the bikes. Malcolm was fantastic. He articulated the features of each bikes in a manner that we could […]