Description
MeloYelo Ascent MD EBike
The MeloYelo Ascent MD EBike is a high-spec trail bike in a step-through frame. Bafang M400 motor, highly rated by Consumer Reports NZ. Massive, 630 watt-hour battery with LG cells. Upper-end suspension with 100mm of travel and lockout. A gear sensor to protect your drivetrain from excessive power while shifting gears. Tektro hydraulic brakes. Trail style mudguards plus carrier & lights are standard.
Available in two great colours – Teal or Moody Blue, and three different sizes – Small (26″ wheels), Medium (27.5″ wheels) and Large (27.5″ wheels).
Plus you have the option of a Suntour NCX suspension seat post that gives the Melo Yelo Ascent MD a full suspension feel, without the full suspension price. We’ve also built this bike on 26″ wheels so that even shorter riders will feel comfortable.
Specifications:
- Motor – Bafang M400 Max Drive motor, 80nm of torque. Highly rated by Consumer Reports NZ.
- Battery – Samsung or LG 630 watt-hour (compare to others at 500 watt-hour)
- Charger – ST brand 3Amp CE/UL certified (more reliable than the commonly used SANS charger)
- Charge time – Approx. 4 hours
- Throttle – Thumb throttle that can deliver full power once you’ve reached 6km/hour
- Estimated Range – 45-90km.
- Display – Bafang LCD
- Drive Mode – Bafang pedal assist speed sensor + pedal assist torque sensor
- Top Speed – Not limited. Adjustable in display
- Total Weight – 26-27kg depending on frame size. Includes easily-removed battery, carrier, stand, lights
- Frame – 6061 Aluminium Alloy
- Fork – Suntour XCM with 100mm travel and lockout
- Gearing – 8 speed Shimano, 11-32 tooth freewheel cluster
- Shift – Shimano Acera, rapid fire
- Cranks – 42 tooth chainring, 170mm Prowheel crank arms
- Gear Sensor – Yes. Protects your drivetrain from excessive power while shifting gears.
- Headset – Neco, Sealed Bearing
- Stem – Adjustable stem
- Handlebar – Aluminum Alloy
- Brakes – Tektro hydraulic with 180mm rotors
- Levers – Tektro levers and motor inhibitor
- Grips – Lock-on, comfortable rubber grips
- Saddle – Sprung memory foam for the ultimate in comfort
- Colours – Moody blue or Teal
- Tyres – Maxxis Ikon, puncture resistant trail tyres
- Kickstand – Massload kickstand
- Lights – Yes
- Mudguards – Yes
- Rear Carry Rack – Yes
- Warranty – Frame – 6 years, everything else – 3 years
Frame Size Specs:
Small | Medium | Large | |
Min Seat height | 750 |
800 | 840 |
Step Through Height | 440 | 450 | 450 |
Max Rider Weight | 110kg | 110kg | 110kg |
Max Carrier Capacity | 25kg | 25kg | 25kg |
Bike Weight | 26kg |
26kg | 26kg |
Wheel Size | 26″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ |
Disc Rotor | 180 | 180 | 180 |
Wheel Base | 1132 | 1161 | 1191 |
Total Length | 1792 | 1859 | 1889 |
Top Tube | 590 | 620 | 640 |
Seat Tube | 380 | 420 | 460 |
Reach | 400 | 420 | 450 |
Stack | 606 | 606 | 606 |