Total Weight:
57.3 lbs (25.99 kg)
Battery Weight:
6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)
(Including Plastic Cover)Motor Weight:
7.1 lbs (3.22 kg)
Frame Material:
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
18.1 in (45.97 cm)20.9 in (53.08 cm)22.4 in (56.89 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large 57cm Measurements: 22.5" Seat Tube Length, 25" Reach, 18" Standover Height, 36" Minimum Saddle Height, 25" Width, 74" Length
Frame Types:
Step-Thru
Frame Colors:
Champion Red Gloss, Ivory Gloss
Frame Fork Details:
Aluminum Alloy with Monoshock Spring Suspension, 30mm Travel, Preload Adjust, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135mm Hub Spacing, 10mm Slotted Axle with Anti-Rotation Washers, Quick Release Skewer
Attachment Points:
Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses, Bottle Cage Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano Deore XT, 11-36T Steel CassetteShifter Details:
Shimano Deore XT Trigger Shifter on Right
Cranks:
Miranda Delta Forged Alloy, 170mm Length Crank Arms, 38 Tooth Chainring with Fully Enclosed Plastic Cover
Pedals:
Gazelle Linea Alloy Platform with Rubber Tread
Headset:
Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Straight 1-1/8"
Stem:
Tool Adjustable Angle, 80mm Length, 60mm Height, 32mm Clamp Diameter
Handlebar:
Aluminum Alloy, Swept Back, 640mm Length
Brake Details:
Shimano BR-MT420 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with 180mm Front Rotor and 160mm Back Rotor, Dual Piston Calipers, Two Finger Levers with Tool Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Ergon GP1, Ergonomic Rubber, Black with Grey Accents, Locking
Saddle:
Selle Royal Essenza, Large Comfort, Black
Seat Post:
Gazelle Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
280 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
Ryde Dutch Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, 36 Hole, 19mm Outer Width
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 12 Gauge, Black with Silver Spoke Nuts
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Energizer Plus, 28" x 1.75" (47-622)
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
ADDIX Rubber, G-Guard 5 Puncture Protection, Reflective Sidewall Stripe, 45 to 70 PSI, 3.0 to 5.0 BAR
Tube Details:
Presta
Accessories:
Aluminum Alloy Fenders with Plastic Flaps, Custom Alloy Rear Rack with Bungee Clip (27kg 59lb Max Load), AXA Defender Circle Lock (Keyed-Alike to Battery Lock), Plastic Chain Cover, Handlebar Integrated AXA Blueline 50-E LED Headlamp (50 LUX, Side Cutouts), Rack Integrated Hermans Rear Light (4-LED, Side Cutouts), Ursus Mooi Rear-Mount Tool-Free Adjustable Length Kickstand, Flick Bell on Left Grip
Other:
Locking Removable Donwtube-Integrated Bosch PowerTube 500 Battery Pack, 1.6lb 4 Amp Charger
craig
5 years agoBeautiful bike and nice review! A small error caught my eye though. You describe the headlight as a very bright 50 lumens, but it should be 50 lux. 50 lumens isn’t very bright at all for a headlight. The specs list it correctly though.
ReplyCheers.
Tyson Roehrkasse
5 years agoThanks Craig! I appreciate the catch on the brightness, I’ve updated the review accordingly :)
ReplyMark B
5 years agoIn general, I am not a fan of expensive class 1 bikes–I like my 750 watts, my throttle, and my enormous battery. However, if I were to ever get a class 1 bike–if I suddenly found my self in Europe or something–this would be the bike I would get. Wow. It’s absolutely beautiful, and everything is so well thought out. It’ll be easier to make a list of what I love about this bike:
1. It looks like it was sculpted, or like it’s alive and just grew into what it is. Nothing is out of place. Look at how few cables/hoses are exposed–just the front brake hose and the cables that go to the handlebar controls. There isn’t just a chain guard, but a chain guard that adds to the bike’s looks.
2. It uses high end components. Bosch. Shimano Deore XT. Schwalbe. Selle.
3. Riding position! Why, why WHY do so many ebike makers force riders into the “boiled shrimp” position, all bent over and curled up with their eyes pointing to the ground? Their choices of stems and handlebars are ridiculous. Ok, if you’re making a single purpose bike–a mountain bike–that’s understandable, but so many ebikes are not quite mountain bikes but at the same time not comfortable for just tooling around in the city. It’s as if these ebike makers are afraid to lose one segment of the buying public, so they make “hybrid” bikes that are sort of mountain bike-ish looking but that are not capable of actual mountain biking. Then you see Craigslist littered with used ebikes because the bikes just weren’t enjoyable after the initial “woo hoo, I’m on an electric bike” period.
The riding position of the Gazelle is as close to perfect as you’re gonna get on a bike that’s not custom made for a particular person.
4. It adds things that make sense and that make owning an ebike more pleasurable. It has a front shock, but an appropriate one for the purpose, not an overkill shock from the mountain bike world. It has a quality integrated lock. A heavy duty rack. Integrated lights. Fenders.
I guess it takes a company from a bike riding country to make one that makes sense from almost every angle. Now if they’d just make one with a 750 watt motor, a throttle and a 20ah battery…
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
5 years agoHi Mark, thanks for the great comment!
I agree with everything you said, it really is a remarkably well-crafted bike that shows just how much expertise Gazelle has in engineering bicycles. There is a notable difference between Ebikes made by a company with that sort of background, vs Ebikes made by a company that started with Ebikes (without making regular bicycles for years first).
ReplyMark B
5 years agoThanks, and excellent review, BTW.
Douglas Goodenough
5 years agoNot a big fan of stepthru frames but this is a handsome bike. I think Gazelle and OHM are really making some good looking bikes.
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
5 years agoHi Douglas! I generally prefer high-step frames myself as well. I have heard that Gazelle has a high-step speed pedelec version of this bike in the works, if so we’ll definitely cover it!
ReplyCody
5 years agoI’ve never had a stepthru frame. I got my first bike at Leedsbikes.com, and its been fantastic however I’ve been looking for a second bike. I have a MetroCross which has been perfect for me because i ride it to work and it can fold down to make it convenient and compact. After looking at the specs for this bike I’m really interested.
ReplyAnne S.
5 years agoI have been looking for my first e-bike for a few months. I live on a pretty steep hill, so I definitely need power. I had narrowed it down to a Specialized Como 4 or a Gazelle Arroyo Elite. I went to local bike shop and they recommended a take the Ultimate T10 out for a ride. SOLD!!! I was so impressed with this bike. It powered up my hill with no problems at all. The brakes are fantastic and the shifting is so smooth. I found the bike very comfortable and it is so quiet. I just really fell in love with this bike. The one I rode was spoken for (they had already sold three of the model) so I will get mine at the end of January. I got the white one, but both colors are nice.
ReplyTyson Roehrkasse
5 years agoHi Anne, that’s awesome to hear! I was impressed by the hill climbing as well, definitely the best I’ve seen outside of a mountain bike.
ReplyMichael B. in SF
4 years agoI purchased the Ultimate T10 in March, just as SIP order going into effect. Love the bike–agree especially with the 4 points made by Mark B above–it’s a great ride in the perfect riding position. My LBS has been great with minor adjustment. I have just one issue: I cannot reattach the battery plug cover after recharging. I’ve heard Bosch made a design change to keep moisture out of the battery tube. However, If I cannot connect o plug properly, MORE moisture could get into the battery tube/electrical system.
I agree overall with Tyson’s comment “well-crafted bike that shows just how much expertise Gazelle has in engineering bicycles”. I hope Gazelle with work with Bosch to fix this one flaw in design. It sounds minor, but not if water gets in! I’ve contacted the Gazelle USA rep, will let you know the response.
Will be happy to respond to any comments or suggestions.
ReplyMike Chia
4 years agoDoes the Ultimate T10 HMB motor support emtb mode? What size is recommended for 5 foot 10 inch male with 32 inseam and long arms? Thanks.
ReplyCourt
4 years agoHi Mike! I did some research and discovered that Bosch may offer eMTB mode for Performance and Performance CX motors, so it could work here. I’m not sure if it’s limited to specific generations of their drive system. If your dealer says they can do this upgrade via software, perhaps it is possible! As for size, you and I are very similar. I’m 5’9″ and can go either with medium or large from a lot of companies. While I have not tested the T10 myself, I think the 20.9″ 53cm model for myself. Ideally, it would be great if you could visit a local dealer and go for a test ride :)
Doug Curran
3 years agoI bought my T10 after riding half a dozen bikes and then this one; everything about it conveyed a sense of completeness and care to detail. The step through is surprisingly rigid, in part due to the engineering of the frame tapering and hydroforming. I often find people eyeing the bike and several have remarked “…the most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen…”.
A month ago I had the misfortune of being run into by an idiot making a sudden turn into me from the middle lane and hit me square on the left crank. The bike suffered damage to both crank arms, derailleur, right brake, bars bent, rack bent over, but the frame remained straight and true. The selling dealer was amazed at how the bike frame and wheels held up. The bike is a class act.
ReplyCourt
3 years agoWow! I’m impressed with your writing and vocabulary Doug. You seem like a thoughtful and detailed person person, and the bike seems to match those values. So sorry to hear about the accident, I hope that you are okay! Thanks for taking a moment to shine a positive light on Gazelle and their products :)
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