MENU

Ascent MD

  1. Home
  2. Shop
  3. MeloYelo EBikes. Specified by kiwi engineers for superior performance and reliability. (And, we do social good.)
  4. Ascent MD

Click on image to view large

Ascent MD

A mid-drive mountain bike in a step-through frame. 26″ wheels. Out of stock. New shipment arriving in May. Pre-orders advised.

$3,995.00

Click here to download a PDF flyer on this bike.


Click here to find the dealer nearest you.

The Ascent MD (mid drive) is a mountain bike in a step-through frame. Massive, 630 watt-hour battery with LG cells (LG, Samsung and Panasonic are the top-rated cells). Suntour XCM forks with 100mm of travel and lockout. 9 speed Shimano Alivio gearing. Shimano hydraulic brakes. Schwalbe Marathon MTB puncture resistant tyres. Town & trail mudguards. Carrier & lights. Plus, the option of a Suntour SP12 NCX suspension seat post that gives the Ascent MD a full suspension feel, without the full suspension price or maintenance. The saddle drops to an impressively low 770mm (distance from ground to top of saddle in its lowest position). For a side by side comparison of the Ascent MD and the Tranzit MD, click here. 

Category: MeloYelo EBikes. Specified by kiwi engineers for superior performance and reliability. (And, we do social good.)

Related Products

  • The Town’n Trail

    Equally at home on both paved surfaces and off-road trails. Earth-green or blue-grey.

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
6432

    $2,845.00

    The Town’nTrail  has been spec’ed for both on-road and off-road use. It has a sizeable 504 watt-hour battery for impressive range, Suntour XCT shocks with 100mm of travel, Schwalbe Marathon GT puncture resistant tyres, powerful disc brakes with 180mm rotors, and the battery is integrated into the downtube over the front wheel for great weight distribution. The thumb throttle will deliver full power whenever you need it. It comes with the most comfortable sprung memory foam saddle and, as an optional extra we can add a suspension seat post for an even smoother ride. Available in grey-blue or earth-green.

  • The Roam: 27.5″

    Urban/trail bike. Available in Blue/black and charcoal/black.

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
5098

    $2,795.00 – $2,995.00

    Looking for an ebike that’s equally at home around town and on the trails, without breaking the bank on features you don’t really need? The Roam is your bike. Proven on trails like the Pureora Timber Trail and Alps to Ocean, yet often seen at neighbourhood cafes. Like all of our bikes, the electric system – motor, controller, torque sensor, waterproof cabling and display – all come from Asia’s most trusted name in e-bike electrics: Bafang, while the battery cells come from LG. (You should insist on LG, Samsung or Panasonic cells in your battery.) You won’t find an integrated system like this, designed together to work together and guaranteed together, on any other ebike in this price range. We have a nationwide service network, spare parts available in NZ, and a 2 year warranty on the electrics, plus 6 years on the frame and 1 year on other parts. $2795 with a 468 watt-hour battery; $2995 with a 576 watt-hour battery.

  • The Traverse 27.5″

    Go anywhere mountain bike, Available in charcoal or green w’ yellow rims

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
5102

    $2,995.00 – $3,195.00

    Want to do some more serious trail riding? The Traverse has the same frame as the Roam, but adds the following:

    • 9 speed Shimano Alivio gear system (versus 7 speed Shimano Tourney on the Roam)
    • Suntour XCR shocks with 100mm travel and lockout (versus Shimano XCT on the Roam)
    • Hydraulic disk brakes (versus mechanical disk brakes on the Roam)
    • Schwalbe Smart Sam 27.5″ x 2.25″, puncture resistant tyres (versus Kenda 27.5″ x 2.1″ tyres on the Roam)

    For those who want, we can add mudguards and carrier. Like all of our bikes, the electric system – motor, controller, torque sensor, waterproof cabling and display – all come from Asia’s most trusted name in e-bike electrics: Bafang, while the battery cells come from LG. (You should insist on LG, Samsung or Panasonic cells in your battery.) You won’t find an integrated system like this, designed together to work together and guaranteed together, on any other ebike in this price range. We have a nationwide service network, spare parts available in NZ, and a 2 year warranty on the electrics, plus 6 years on the frame and 1 year on other parts.

  • The Bootee

    The power of a full sized bike … with 20” wheels and a folding frame. Available in red or charcoal.

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
5469

    $2,295.00

    Available in red or charcoal. We called this model the Bootee because it folds down and fits in the boot of your car. Like all of our bikes, the electric system – motor, controller, waterproof cabling and display – all come from Asia’s most trusted name in e-bike electrics: Bafang, while the battery cells come from LG. (You should insist on LG, Samsung or Panasonic cells in your battery.) You won’t find an integrated system like this, designed together to work together and guaranteed together, on any other ebike in this price range. We have a nationwide service network, spare parts available in NZ, and a 2 year warranty on the electrics, plus 6 years on the frame and 1 year on other parts.

  • The Townee

    Ultra-wide step-through with frame-integrated battery. Available in red, or mid-metallic blue. Out of stock. New shipment arriving May. 

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
5470

    $2,395.00 – $2,645.00

    The Townee is the latest generation in step-through bikes, with the battery integrated into the front of the frame. You won’t even know it’s there! This also results in a bike that has exceptional weight distribution. The lock-on battery can be easily removed, making the bike easier to lift onto a bike carrier. Our motor and controller combination are the most powerful in their class and with 5 levels of battery assist, plus a thumb throttle that delivers full power without pedaling, you will barely notice the hills or headwinds. Available in red, silver or pale blue. Smaller battery (360 watt-hours) will deliver around 45 kms of range and is $2395. Larger battery (504 watt-hours) will deliver 65+ kms of range and is $2645.

  • Tranzit MD

    A mid drive town & trail bike. Available in red or steel-blue. Out of stock. Next shipment arriving September. 

     
    Array
(
    [0] => bikes
)
6177

    $3,295.00

    Fabulous componentry, including 8 speed Shimano Altus gearing, Suntour XCT shocks and Tektro mechanical disk brakes, combined with an impressive 522 watt-hour battery, means this bike will handle rail trails with ease. The handlebars can be changed as required. For a side by side comparison of the Tranzit MD and the Ascent MD, click here. 

Product categories

WHY MELOYELO?

  • Melo Yelo’s kiwi E-bike engineers are focused on building you the best bike your budget can buy – whether you’re a commuter, a rail-trail biker or an off-roader.

  • Every component on your Melo Yelo e-bike has been selected in New Zealand to meet our unique conditions, meaning you get the most appropriate suspension, power, gear & brake systems from the best manufacturers in the world.

  • Other E-bike makers think we’re mad!

  • The end result of our research, design and engineering know-how, is an e-bike you’ll be Mad about too – powerful, reliable and comfortable!

  • Your Melo Yelo e-bike doesn’t just help the environment by saving fuel and emissions, you’re helping the EVolocity Programme which challenges high school students to develop technologies for a cleaner future.

  • We are Madly committed to putting you on the best e-bike you’ll find for your money.

Contact | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

©2020 MeloYelo All RIghts are Reserved.