Gazelle CityZen C8 HM Review - 3k

The Gazelle Cityzen C8 HM is an efficient urban style electric bike with tight fenders, integrated LED lights, a cargo rack with bungee cords and a cafe lock for quick stops. Available in four frame sizes (three trapez mid-step and two diamond high-step), the battery pack mount is slightly sunk into the downtube for improved aesthetics and balance. Excellent motor and display systems from Bosch, the bike is efficient and responsive with great range potential, internally geared eight speed hub is durable. Gazelle is a 100+ year old Dutch company that rigorously tests their frames and offers an excellent warranty, the bike is priced a bit higher and doesn't offer suspension.

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[bruceg]

I bought this bike in Brisbane Australia about 4 weeks ago. Its really hot right now in summer & this thing is great. It is super quiet & the assistance from the Bosch motor just powers it up even steep hills or into strong headwinds. It cost nearly $4000 but build quality & finish is excellent, as is the way it rides. Im planning on commuting on it rather than being lazy & driving or riding a motorcycle. Even a trip to the shops for groceries makes you laugh as its just so quick & easy to ride. You can tell Gazelle know how to build a quality product. Top stuff.

[yru]

I don't think that you can make a broad statement that the internal hubs will give better reliability than a derailleur system.
It is true that the internal hubs will require less maintenance, and be less subject to weather/dirt etc. but the internal hubs are typically somewhat fragile, and don't hold up well to riders who go hard. I suspect the additional forces of an electric drivetrain will make that even more interesting.

[NouchkadeVries]

Right now it costs 1800 euro in Holland and I'm about to buy one but I'll wait some more before the price comes down even more. 3000 to 1800 is a big difference. I hope I can get one for 1500 one day.

[eBikeCompany]

With the german Bosch system- a very Niveau combination !

[DirectorsGarage]

It's a play on "citizen". Get it? And when you look at what you get in this bike, at $3800, it's not nearly enough power for the money, and there's no throttle mode. It's a pretty sloppy build (wires hanging out), everything feels tacked on. At that price point the battery should be integrated. When you look at what Vintage Electric and Luna Cycle are doing, this is a poor value.

[NN]

Are there any eBikes that are below $1000 ?

[PonderDuke]

It's about 2100 euro in Europe. Depending on which max speed option and which battery pack you choose.

[sgvxozl]

Die schlatzüge sollen leichtere Weg haben. Nicht das der Motor drückt die Schalhüllsen und dann Schaltzüge bewegen sich nicht.

[sTuxUpcHthEwraa]

This frame style is a girl's bike, at least in Europe :)
What's the chain tensioner useful for? Other than attracting dirt and clogging up the chain?

[patches_kitty]

They're not electric, but do you know anything about workcycles, or anyone who has put up reviews on youtube of a workcycle?

[Rob-rgix]

its not a European company. its a Dutch company.

[mtlnascarfan]

$3, 799 for an electric bike?
You CAN'T be serious?!?

[polle]

If people are looking at you funny, it's because you're riding a ladies bike...