Total Weight:
63.4 lbs (28.75 kg)
Battery Weight:
6.9 lbs (3.12 kg)
(Including Plastic Cover)Motor Weight:
7.05 lbs (3.19 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
18.1 in (45.97 cm)20.9 in (53.08 cm)22.4 in (56.89 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Medium 53cm Measurements:21" Seat Tube Length, 22" Reach, 17.5" Standover Height, 37" Minimum Saddle Height with Included Suspension Post or 35" Minimum Saddle Height with Rigid Aftermarket Seat Post, 43" Maximum Saddle Height, 25.75" Width, 73.75" Length, 44.75" Wheelbase, 70.5° Headset and Saddle Tube Angle
Frame Types:
Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Satin Mallard Blue with Light Blue and Black Accents, Satin Light Olive with Yellow and Black Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Aluminum Alloy with Internal Headset Monoshock Spring Suspension, 40mm Travel, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
Enviolo Sliding Dropout, 135mm Hub Spacing, 10mm x 1mm Pitch Threaded Keyed Axle with 15mm Nuts
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
1
Speed 1xā Enviolo Stepless Manual Trekking Groupset Continuously Variable Transmission, 380° Gear Range Equivalent to 11-42T Cassette, 24 Tooth Rear Cog, Rated to 85nm Continuous TorqueShifter Details:
Enviolo NuVinci Optimized Half-Grip Twist Shifter on Right Bar (Mechanical, No Indicator Window)
Cranks:
Miranda Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length Crank Arms, 55 Tooth Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt Ring Chainring with Alloy Guard, 130mm Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD)
Pedals:
Plastic Platform with Rubber Tread
Headset:
Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Straight 1-1/8"
Stem:
Adjustable Angle (-10° to 60°), 100mm Length, 50mm Base Height, 30mm Combined Tapered Spacer Height, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, Swept Back, 630mm Length
Brake Details:
Shimano BL-MT402-3A Hydraulic Disc Brakes with 180mm Front Rotor and 160mm Rear Rotor, Quad Piston Calipers, Three Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Ergonomic, Padded, Faux Leather, Black, Locking
Saddle:
Selle Royal Loire Gel, Royal Vacuum Light, Large Soft Comfort, Black
Seat Post:
Post Moderne Suspension Post (40mm Travel, Adjustable Compression with 6mm Hex Wrench at Base), Two Bolt Clamp with two Bolt Rotation (5mm Hex Bolts), 27.2mm to 29.8mm Shim
Seat Post Length:
290 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
Ryde Dutch, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 36 Hole, 19mm Outer Width, 30mm Depth (Medium Dish)
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge Front 13 Gauge Rear, Black with Silver Spoke Nuts
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe 50km Energizer Plus, 28" x 1.75" (47-622)
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
45 to 70 PSI, 3.0 to 5.0 BAR, G-Guard 5, Reflective Sidewall Stripes, Addix E
Tube Details:
Presta
Accessories:
Aluminum Alloy Fenders (60mm Width, Plastic End Caps), Custom Aluminum Alloy Rear Rack (Integrated Double Bungee with Plastic Clip, 27kg 59lb Max Load, Bungee Loops at Base, Fender Support, Pannier Blockers), AXA Defender Frame Lock (Keyed-Alike to Battery Lock), Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Belt and Chainring Cover, Handlebar Mounted Electronically Integrated AXA Blueline 50-E LED Headlight (50 LUX, Side Cutouts, 6 to 12 Volt DC), Rear Rack Mounted Electronically Integrated Herrmans Rear Light (4-LED, Side Cutouts), Ursus Mooi Rear-Mount Tool-Free Adjustable Length Kickstand (20mm Two-Bolt Mounting Standard), Custom Flick Bell on Right
Other:
Locking Removable Donwtube-Integrated Bosch PowerTube 500 Battery Pack, 1.6lb 4 Amp Charger, Motor Support Continues Pedaling up to 120+ RPM, IP56 Durability Rated (Drive Unit and Display)
Paul
3 weeks agoGreat review, very thorough… I just received the Gazelle 380 for Christmas! Have only ridden it a few miles due to wet weather. Love it so far! The quality is excellent! I have been waiting for a lower cost, comfortable bike with the carbon belt drive and enviolo 380 hub. This is great value. P.S. I ordered the bike from Reckless Ebikes on the North shore. Tony helped me and was extremely helpful. Very impressed. Thanks for the review… I value your opinion š Paul.
ReplyCourt
3 weeks agoThat’s awesome! So glad you were helped and had a great experience there. Sounds like we both enjoyed Tony, and I think you chose an excellent ebike! Hope things dry up and you can enjoy it for some great rides soon! Do you live on the North Shore or West Vancouver, Paul?
ReplyPaul
2 weeks agoHi Court, I actually live in Walnut Grove, I have been looking for a more comfortable bike and I saw the review about a month ago on Propel and started to research the Gazelle 380. I googled the bike to find out who in Vancouver sold that particular bike and Reckless came up as number one on the list, so I called and talked to Tony direct and went down that day and bought my bike. I was extremely happy to see the review by you as it reinforced my decision. Since Christmas, the weather has been a little wet but I now have about 50 kilometers on the bike and loving it.
Chris
2 weeks agoI own a Priority Continium with the same drive train, but no electric assist. After almost a year of ownership, I like how a CVT changes my riding style to more spinning and less “stomping” and I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy never cleaning or lubing a chain. But it’s a bear to get up step hills and very slow compared to my other bikes – one of which is a Walmart cruiser bike. I’m thinking about the Gazelle C380 in the future since the electric assist would help with both of those issues that seem to be related to the drivetrain. What’s your experience with hills and average speed?
ReplyCourt
2 weeks agoI tend to agree with you about the belt drive and CVT feeling slower and less efficient than a traditional derailleur setup, but I’ll let Paul chime in with his thoughts as well. Thanks for painting the picture you have here, Chris!
Paul
2 weeks agoHi Chris, I found with the gazelle C380 going up a hill it smoothly can be downshifted and your cadence is faster, if you wish to keep the same cadence you just select the next setting up for power. I have found on a small hill I can comfortably hold about 20k an hour, on flat ground I can comfortably hold 32K an hour anything about that itās all on you for paddling since the power cuts out about there. Thank you about the information about the belt drive and the transmission Iām sure I made a wise decision on that purchase if youād like that set up the gazelle 380 is the best way to go. Thanks Paul š
Rick Perzylo
3 weeks agoExcellent review… very happy with your expert thoughts. I’ve been waiting for quite some time on your review with the Gazelle Ultimate C380. Wished your review was with the blue color, joking aside, time paid off with your review. I didn’t know the Performance Line was quieter than the Performance CX Line. 65 newton meters compared to 85 but then in Ottawa less hills, when I do purchase this ebike next summer, my retirement plan is to exercise every day, not as scenic as Vancouver, but we do have the Gatineau Hills next door in Quebec :)
I will keep watching more of your videos since you are very articulate and know how to give an excellent and honest ebike review. Stay safe and again, thanks – Rick Perzyl
ReplyCourt
3 weeks agoThanks so much, Rick! I sure try my best… and I recently heard that this ebike may be compatible with a dual-battery setup from Bosch, for those who want the extra range! I think you’d be able to add a PowerPack 500 to the seat tube where the bottle cage bosses are. That sounds so cool to me! Anyway, did you make a joke about waiting so long and the blue bike as in “blue balls” because, lol that’s hilarious ;)
Yeah, Bosch has several generations of motors and a wide lineup now, so I just try to say and show what I’m experiencing during the review. I was very impressed with the bike overall, and your plan to use this platform to ride daily is great. It has everything you’d need… fenders, lights, rack! I will be covering a CX motor next on a BULLS ebike, so keep an eye out for that to see and hear the difference. Cheers! Court Rye
ReplyRob MontaƱez
2 weeks agoWould love to see a comparison of Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB with the forthcoming Serial 1 (Harley-Davidson) Rush / CTY Step-Thru since they both have the Gates carbon belt drive and the Enviolo constantly variable transmission drivetrain.
I’m ready for an upgrade and am very interested in this advancement in e-bike technology since it requires potentially less maintenance. I’m a fan of the Schwalbe tires that both bikes feature, too. Not to mention they are also both really great-looking bikes from well-respected companies!
ReplyRob Montanez
2 weeks agoNeglected to thank you for the fine work you do on your thorough reviews. This site is a wonderful resource for e-bike aficionados, particularly as many are buying and riding them for the first time and using them more actively due to the pandemic. Thank you!
ReplyCourt
5 days agoHey Rob! I really appreciate your kindness and encouragement. It’s great to see many new people getting into ebikes or just getting back into cycling. I feel like this technology levels the playing field and makes it more fun and just more approachable for a lot of people. I Hope you’re doing well during these challenging times, thanks for spreading some positivity here, definitely welcome :)
Eric Harms
1 week agoI test-rode this bike yesterday on the 53 cm frame. At 6’2″, it was undersized for me. I am confident that the 57 cm frame will suit to allow proper leg extension, but am concerned as to where my hands (and torso position) will end up. At 72 years, and with neck and knee issues, I really want to ride more upright and relaxed. So, how does the added frame height affect the stem position?
I can’t find any clear info (at all) on Gazelle sites. And EBR’s extensive specs on the 53 cm frame don’t serve either the smaller rider who is interested in the 46 cm frame, or – in my case – the 57 cm frame. Where can we find this information?
ReplyCourt
5 days agoHi Eric! I see how that’s frustrating… it’s why I try to cover as many details as possible on the bikes I have access to. I completely understand your desire for the short reach and upright body position but need for full leg extension too. I think the adjustable angle stem and swept back handlebars will make the 57cm frame a perfect fit. You’ll be able to raise the seat post and get that high saddle position and then bring the stem into the most upright position which will bring it up and back to reduce reach. Given your height and description, I really think that the 57cm is the answer… but I’m sorry that I don’t have more details for you here. Some manufacturers will have geometry charts, but I didn’t see that on the official Gazelle site for this model :/
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