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GazelleUltimate C380
e-city
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Origin
The Ultimate is Gazelle's flagship premium e-city bike, developed at the company's 130-year-old factory in Dieren, the Netherlands. It embodies the pinnacle of Dutch commuter engineering: an integrated Bosch Smart System motor and battery invisible inside the frame, Gates CDX belt drive so there is nothing to oil or replace for 30,000 km, and a Bosch Kiox colour display removable to fit in a pocket.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Hydro-formed aluminium; 70.5° headset angle / 71.5° seat tube angle; Low-Step and Mid-Step options
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Gates CDX carbon belt drive + Enviolo Trekking Manual stepless CVT hub
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 160 mm rear
- Wheels
- 28" (700c) double-walled aluminium rims, Shimano front hub / Enviolo rear hub
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Belt-drive + Enviolo CVT hub makes the drivetrain virtually maintenance-free for urban commuters
- Kiox 300 colour display with removable design and app connectivity sets it apart from budget e-bikes
- 625 Wh battery gives class-leading range — 50+ miles in Tour mode in real conditions
−Weaknesses
- Heavy at 56+ lbs — loading onto a train or carrying upstairs is a two-person job
- Enviolo CVT hub adds cost; repairs require specialist tools unavailable at most bike shops
- Class 1 assist tops out at 20 mph — city riders who want 28 mph should look at the Eclipse C380+
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