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Since our inception in 2016, MeloYelo has focused on working hard to meet the needs of older riders, including those who may not have ridden any form of bike in many years. We’ve frequently asked our customers how they are using their MeloYelos, what they like and don’t like about the experience of dealing with […]

A recent post on the Facebook group “NZ e-bike community” summarised the experiences of someone who had visited 6 different bike shops in Rotorua and Tauranga. To quote: “Totally rude, judgemental service, or no acknowledgement that we were even in the shop. Really disappointed, and that’s putting it mildly.” The post attracted lots of comments, […]

Doug is a former NZ ballroom Champion and NZ Representative dancer who retired from competitive dancing 13 years ago.  He has gone on to be a world-class judge and teacher of ballroom dancing, sought after by people here in NZ and abroad for his judging and teaching skills. As one can imagine, being a professional […]

Are you an adventurous soul who loves riding your e-bike, even if it’s raining? Do you transport your electric bike on the rack of a car, caravan, or motorhome, sometimes in rainy conditions? There is no need to worry about your e-bike getting wet. E-bikes can withstand all kinds of weather conditions, including rain. Manufacturers […]

Why are ebikes so heavy? Well, to put it simply, it’s because they have a battery and a motor, and both of these components are heavy. Our Ascent, Traverse and Tranzit models weigh in at 26kg, while our Superlite electric bike weighs in at around 22kg, making it very similar in weight to a carbon […]

A recent MeloYelo survey targeting Kiwi baby boomers asked them what e-bike features were important to them. With almost 5000 boomers responding, we feel like we’ve got a pretty good grip on what matters most to the older generation of e-bike riders. One requirement stressed by a large number of respondents was “smooth gear changes.” […]

Since the beginning in 2016, MeloYelo has focused on the needs of older electric bike riders. We have done a great deal of research amongst those aged 55+ in NZ and have learned the following: Based on these learnings, MeloYelo has designed its range of ebikes to be particularly suitable for older riders. Let’s explore […]

“Retirement can be challenging. We define ourselves by our job. Suddenly we are irrelevant and yet free to define ourselves in new ways. For me this involved undertaking voluntary conservation work with DOC. A lifetime of mountaineering and tramping gave me a desire to give something back. Coincidentally DOC advertised a volunteer opportunity in conjunction […]

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 […]