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10 February

What to expect when you test-ride a MeloYelo

With the exception of our agents in Christchurch (EMegastore), Dunedin (Dunedin Electric Bikes), Kapiti (EBikes & Mobility) and Whanganui (Wanganui Electric Bikes), all of our other agents across NZ work […]

27 January

A unique e-bike shopping experience especially for boomers like us

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, […]

25 October

Doug Pouwhare has lost 17kgs after 6 weeks of riding his MeloYelo Town’nTrail. Here’s his story.

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 […]

12 October

Can electric bikes get wet?

Electric Bikes Can Get Wet It’s a bike and you can treat it as such. Go ahead and ride it in the rain. Mud, dirt, and even heavy rain should […]

11 October

Ebike Weight | Why are e-bikes so heavy?

Why are ebikes so heavy? Well, to put it simply, it’s because they have a battery and a motor! One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is *what […]

14 September

MeloYelo’s mid-drive bikes come standard with a gear shift sensor for a buttery-smooth ride.

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 […]

5 September

Which MeloYelo is right for you?

The Traverse MD and Ascent MD: For longer, steeper trail rides. If you’re going to be tackling longer, steeper, multi-day trail rides, then the answer is simple: Choose the Traverse […]

2 September

Dave Waugh is a DOC volunteer on the West Coast. He needed an ebike: A solid workhorse, not a showpony. Here’s his story.

“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 […]

17 May

Why you won’t find MeloYelo ebikes in most bike shops

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 […]

14 April

8 great tips for taking care of your ebike

Pump up your tyres regularly. It will make a world of difference and add kilometres to your ride. Our recommended pressures for most riders are around 35psi for around town […]

14 April

Taking care of your electric bike

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 […]

3 March

Why do some ebikes perform better than others?

The performance of an ebike is determined by a number of factors, including: The leg power being used by the rider; The rider’s ability to use the mechanical gears correctly; […]

22 January

What determines how well an e-bike performs?

In the car and truck world, two key numbers are bandied about when referring to performance capability: Kilowatts (or horsepower for the old-timers) of power, and Newton-meters (or foot pounds) […]

5 October

How do I know which ebike motor is best for me?

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:

22 September

A great value ebike? Or not?

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:

What to expect when you test-ride a MeloYelo

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