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Origin
The Esprit is Gazelle's entry into the everyday Dutch city bike market — designed for riders who want Gazelle build quality and Dutch practicality at the lowest accessible price point. First appearing in 2014, it is widely used as a school bike and daily commuter in the Netherlands, with the sealed Shimano Nexus hub and roller brakes chosen specifically for years of use without service.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Oversized aluminium double-tube frame; Low-Step and High-Step options; 70.5° headset / 71.5° seat tube
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Nexus 3-speed or 7-speed IGH (model variant dependent); KMC Z410 chain
- Brakes
- Shimano roller brakes front and rear (BR-C3000F front, BR-IM31 rear)
- Wheels
- 28" (700c) Ryde Dutch double-walled aluminium rims; Shimano front hub with dynamo
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Roller brakes and Nexus IGH require essentially zero maintenance — ideal for low-attention urban users
- Hub dynamo provides free, always-on lighting without batteries or recharging
- Low price for a genuine Gazelle with Dutch quality construction and a 10-year frame warranty
−Weaknesses
- Rigid steel fork offers no vibration damping on cobbles and rough pavement
- Nexus 3-speed variant (lower trims) gives very limited gear range for hilly terrain
- CST Eternity tires have more rolling resistance than premium options like Schwalbe Marathon
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