“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:
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?
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