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 […]
With a bit of TLC, you can make your e bike significantly more trouble-free. Here are some electric bike maintenance tips to make sure your electric bike and its components will keep on going for as long as possible. Keep it cleanOne of the simplest bike maintenance tips in the book, cleaning your bike after […]
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:
The top 5 reasons to switch to a MeloYelo electric bike today
