Gazelle Medeo T10+ Review | Is This The Best Class 3 e-Bike? Commuter eBike with Bosch Gen 4 Motor

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Will you be upgrading to get 2x 500 Watt hour batteries?

[@scottnickley3605]

I don't need the 1000 watt hours, but it's nice to have the option!

[@romeyDog21]

@@scottnickley3605 Hi Scott, great review! Excellent price point for a well-equipped bike. Would you share the cost of the second battery? Thanks.

[@scottnickley3605]

Pete Harrower thanks Pete! MSRP on the 500wh bosch powertube is $854

[@davidruedeman9990]

Nice to be able to rent the 2nd battery, for long trips.

[@BillOweninOttawa]

@@davidruedeman9990 Great idea but people would wreck them.

[@HectorSalcedo]

Riding through Griffith Park, this Gazelle Medeo T10+ tackled everything I threw at it. I went from the south gate to the LA Zoo, to the Observatory and back. Comfortable at speed and plenty of power (and gears) for climbing. Great Commuter Bike Alert!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Nice! That's a pretty massive ride! Great to hear that it held up and you were still able to crush those hills!

[@scottnickley3605]

Loved riding this bike! Sleek design, incredible power on the Bosch Gen 4 speed motor, and having the option to upgrade to the 1000 watt hours is pretty unique on a bike priced at just $3499!

[@maxshenk9842]

Definitely most impressed they were able to keep this at $3500, pretty awesome for a Gen4 speed model that is nothing but comfort. Gazelle is always a smooth ride and I love that you are done with purchase, lights/fender/rack/ergon grips all included with purchase!

[@deannalofquist4106]

Nice specs and super sleek looking intube battery! Great review!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Absolutely Thanks for watching Deanna!

[@bdfelley]

My wife has this exact bike. I have the high step. Zoom zoom! Best bike ever!!

[@ikefazzio4721]

Definitely considering this for my next commuter and solid vid!

[@MyDaughterMynemesisofficial]

great video and channel! keep on!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks!

[@SwiftySanders]

This looks pretty awesome. Ive been looking at Gazelle bikes pretty hard. I want one. The Ultimate T10+ or this bike would be fantastic for me.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

I really liked it! The Ultimate T10+ might still have the edge, but this bike is really solid! Good to hear from you!

[@SwiftySanders]

@@FlyRidesUSA Was gonna ask doesn't the Ultimate T10+ have less torque than this Medeo T10+ bike?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

@@SwiftySanders It will have the same torque with the new Bosch update.

[@moosejaw50]

I've been on those streets before, in GTA V. Thanks for the review.

[@PhilipChou]

Thanks for summing up the differences between this bike and the Ultimate t10. Even Gazelle's website does not mention any tangible differences between these two models

[@noaherwin3135]

Bike looks great 👍👍 keep up the vids!

[@p.w.hanlon8335]

Appropriate comment on the battery cover. I noticed the strap holding the cover during your rides. I have a R&M Multicharger battery cover that the rubber hinges failed after 3 months and lost the cover on a ride. Luckily I found it and it now has a strap holding it in place.

[@shishirviriyala509]

I received this bike from my bike shop in San Francisco in mid-Sept. The battery installed on my bike does not have a separate battery cover and it fits flush into the bottom of the frame. Are people getting different versions of batteries or other components for the same model bike in the US?

[@fedguy9182]

@@shishirviriyala509 I just bought the T10 and the battery appears to have an integrated cover that is attached to the battery. No separate cover. Love the T10. I didn’t need the extra speed version.

[@cmh2021]

Love to see that the low entry gets to upgrade to an additional battery.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Definitely! Not many companies offering that.

[@_papawilly]

Love those lines! Such a clean look.

[@austenczapla8630]

A class 3 Bosch Gen4 Speed, 85Nm of torque, integrated battery, rack, fenders, cafe lock, Ergon Grips and an adjustable stem all for $3,499?! SAY NO MORE !

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Hard to believe, right??

[@Combat556]

BIG difference between the Ultimate T10 and T10 plus is battery location. I noticed that a band of some type was wrapped around the battery in one of the clips...battery falling out? Buying one tomorrow, so maybe buy a roll of Velcro (beats duct tape). Awesome bike for the $$. Thanks for putting this vid up.

[@sethtrey]

I do like the frame. It's really clean looking. How does it handle?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Like a dream! I really think for the price it's hard to find something better.

[@bobsims5641]

First, very helpful review, thx. I'm trying to decide between this and Ultimate 10+. I like the Medeo mid-step frame design and the rack design better. A few questions: 1) does the water bottle cage fit on the lower tube (the one with batt)? It's in an awkward place in the Ultimate, just where you don't want it! 2) I notice you've got the Medeo batt pack strapped in place. Are you that concerned it might pop open? 3) Did you find the Marathon tires fine for the trails in the video? That's the kind of light-weight off-roading I would attempt with this bike.

[@g.3046]

I see at 0:48 there is an ugly looking strap around the bottom-loaded battery. Is that strap from Gazelle? Is the cover not 100-percent secure? Can you hookup smart phone? I.e., for GPS I like the “extras”; lights, café lock (cool, never saw them), and chain guard Thanks.

[@jamesn1155]

Can’t wait to get on one of these!

[@fendermon]

Great review. Love the bike in particular the price and the class 3 with a large chain ring, which is not something you see everyday.

[@anthonymalovrh2912]

Battery cover on my 2/2021 model T1o is attached to the battery.

[@maxshenk9842]

Scott - You mention the dual battery but does that work on the midstep on this model or just the high step like the Ultimate?

[@andrewfyip]

It works on both models. I confirmed with a bike shop that carries them. You can actually see the three black plugs on this midstep bike where the battery pack frame goes.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

@@andrewfyip exactly!

[@skaybaltimore]

Great review. This bike appears to be the best non-throttle Class 3 ebike made in this price range. One question: What's with that black velcro strap around the middle of the battery section/down tube that appears in some shots but not others? Did it have anything to do with the battery cover? (i.e. keeping it from rattling, etc.)

[@cnnw3929]

That's a good question. Any input from Fly Rides Electric Bikes? Inquiring minds would like to know!

[@ilovephotography1254]

I guessing, having the bottom loading battery allows room to have the second battery to be mounted on the bottom tube.

[@tomherron4334]

Great review. I love seeing it ridden in real life situations. Is this bike made in The Netherlands?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Thanks Tom! The bikes are designed in the Netherlands and built in Taiwan.

[@mikeb9569]

@@FlyRidesUSA No, I'm pretty sure They're built in the Netherlands.

[@Crovex250]

Really cool bike!

[@FlyRidesUSA]

We loved riding it!

[@joefazio4995]

At 5:18 you're on a pretty rough trail (for a commute bike). How did it handle?

[@allencentonzo2424]

This or the ultimate T10+ What one to buy? You rode both. Thank you.

[@a2audrey]

I am looking at the Medeo T10+ for my all-around bike. I ride about 75% of the time on roads/paved paths, but the rest on crushed stone, gravel, and the occasional trail (think fire road). The only concerns I’m having are over the fork and tires, and wondering if they are enough to handle the limited off-roading I do.?.?.?

[@FlyRidesUSA]

I wouldn't do a ton of offroad with this bike. You can get an idea of the trails it could handle by what I rode on in this video.

[@a2audrey]

Fly Rides Electric Bikes Thanks Scott. I decided to go in the opposite direction and chose a tamed-down emtb for my go anywhere bike - the Shred from Surface24. I wish some of the Euro brands would offer tamed-down versions of theirs, but I guess they don’t want to risk their creds...

[@joefazio4995]

@@FlyRidesUSA I do a lot of fire roads, usually well packed with maybe some dust and a layer of fallen leaves this time of year. Occasionally those roads will have sections of washboard and potholes. I currently ride a Rad City Standard which handles those roads quite well. What might I expect from the Medeo T10+ in such an environment? Also, what about hitting the errant mud puddle and splashing the motor? Is it sealed water tight? Thanks! Great video.

[@joefazio4995]

Did you notice the motor to be excessively loud? Or at least louder than say, the Specialized Vado 4.0?

[@ceroge]

This looks like a great bike but as an older rider with some slight hip and knee issues I really want a throttle. What would you recommend for a largely recreational rider with a throttle in this price point or lower - interested in the straight T10 which I saw listed at $2900... as it has the mid drive I suppose it would not have a throttle either. Again - what would you say is a good choice for a 215 lb 6' 2" guy with the beginnings of hip/knee issues at the tender young age of 76??? Thanks man!

[@Dmaelstrom]

What is the maximum rider weight please?

[@Cstoreri]

Great review!.....what’s your opinion of this vs specialized Vado 4.0 limited? Thanks.

[@FlyRidesUSA]

I like it! I do think there are better gravel specific bikes out there, so if you're after something that is for off-roading, I'd probably look elsewhere. Check out our Gravel ebikes video for some more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZOwoIdqYtOhmck

[@skmirch]

@@FlyRidesUSA Both are commuter bikes I believe. So if you know about how they compare, it would be very useful. Thanks!

[@DirectorLJ]

Hey great stuff really appreciate your videos. One point, however. You're way way off on the Trek dis, ie, "3000 more" that's simply not true. The comparably spec'ed Trek Allant + 7s is, I believe, $3899.

[@richhowell6874]

I don't understand the comment that the Medeo is a better value than the Vado. The Vado 3.0 is $700 less than the Medeo and is a Class 3 machine with matching torque numbers. The Vado is a 9-speed with a slightly smaller battery, but $700 is a lot of difference in price for not much difference in function.

[@MRDECOTIIS]

china junk

[@sandpiperbf9767]

Does it have torque sensors?

[@mikeb9569]

It has torque, speed and cadence sensors.

[@bdfelley]

#1

[@luxuryhomes8889]

so cheap I'll take 4.....

[@FlyRidesUSA]

Sold!

[@antoine20008]

even it’s not exactly the same goals, regarding the price and including accessories like windshield and top case, you may get for 3500 euros a NIU NQI sport scooter (45 km/h limit). It means that the electrical bike industry has to revolutionize their average price and average level of equipment on speed bike 45 km/h !! On an e-scooter you obtain much more global level of equipment ; security and diagnosis equipment : lea light. beacon, flashing, warning, large beacon, cruise control, cloud: data upload statistics, battery status. cells level of load on smartphone apply in teal time, scooter diagnostics, GPS, 3G corporate permitting a worldwide uploaded management. Sound alarm, unauthorized movement acknowledgement on smartphone screen in real time, smart check ( over 100 point checking)... Bosch on wheel full silent engine, Panasonic cells battery removable on the floor, titanium rear wheel arm, full led lights and flashes, etc etc. At your home with windshield and shad 39 rear box, for 3450€ plus 150€ of delivery ( france)...

[@andrewfyip]

You do not need to register a speed pedelec bicycle, need insurance here in California. If you ride a NIU NQI or any scooter even if it's slower than 45km/h, you have to have a motorcycle license, you need registration, you need it to be insured just like any other motorcycle, and you cannot use any bike lanes or infrastructure. In a not so long run, purchasing a well made electric bike is cheaper than owning a scooter especially if your trips are short enough to be done by bike.

[@antoine20008]

yiperoo yes, sorry to say, your response is out of subject. My subject is : which amount of equipment do you get for an equivalent amount of money ? speedbike 45 versus scooter NIU. I know very well the things you develop, reason why I wrote : « even if the goals are not the same »... conclusion : you don’t get a lot for your money when you buy a pedelec. and I guess that competition is rapidly arriving at the moment because consumers are more and more informed on all the subject of electrical individual transport. Scooter versus speedelec ? I made my choice. I have twice, a cannondale and a NIU...

[@andrewfyip]

@@antoine20008 "which amount of equipment do you get for an equivalent amount of money" Well doesn't a car also have a lot more than a scooter? Using that logic, why wouldn't you just buy a used car instead of a scooter? A car is faster, can have many passengers, can travel on highways, has air conditioning, windows, has plenty of cargo space, etc.