Arroyo C7

Name: Gazelle Arroyo C7
Brand: Gazelle

e-city

Origin

The Arroyo is Gazelle's most accessible premium e-city bike — the entry point into the brand's Dutch-engineered electric range. Built in Dieren since the mid-2010s, it pairs Bosch's reliable Active Line Plus motor with a practical 7-speed Shimano Nexus hub that requires almost no maintenance. The deep-step-thru frame geometry makes it especially popular with commuters who ride in work clothes.

Specifications

Frame: Lightweight hydro-formed aluminium, 68.5° headset / 69.5° seat tube; Low-Step and High-Step options; sizes 46/53/57 cm
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano Nexus 7-speed internally geared hub, 38T chainring
Brakes: Tektro HD-T280 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 160 mm rear rotors
Wheels: 28" double-wall aluminium rims

The verdict

+Strengths

Deep step-thru frame and suspension fork make it comfortable for riders of all ages and flexibility levels
Nexus 7 IGH means no cable stretch, no derailleur adjustments — service interval is every 3,000 km or once a year
Full accessory kit (lights, rack, lock, fenders) ships standard — nothing to add for daily commuting

−Weaknesses

Heavy at 62 lbs / 28 kg — one of the heavier e-city bikes in its price range
482 Wh battery gives moderate range; the C8/C380 variants offer more battery for longer commutes
Purion display is basic — no colour, no navigation, no Bluetooth app connectivity