The performance of an e-bike is determined by several factors, including: The Leg Power of the Rider Most professional cyclists produce about 200 to 300 watts on average during a four-hour tour stage. On the other hand, the recreational rider might only be able to sustain this wattage during a 45-minute or hour-long ride. However, […]
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:
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:
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.
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 […]
I want to ride an ebike on rail trails, timber trails and around town. What should I look for?
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 […]
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