Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB Review - $3.8k

Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB is a feature-rich and purpose-built trekking Ebike loaded with great accessories, highly adjustable and approachable step-thru design, engineered and assembled in the Netherlands and specifically designed to withstand salty and wet environments. The cycling experience is excellent thanks to quality craftsmanship and premium components such as Shimano's Deore XT groupset and hydraulic disc brakes, Bosch's more efficient and lighter third-generation Performance Line mid-drive motor is quiet, responsive, and powerful. Backed by a great warranty from a company known for high-quality craftsmanship, available in three sizes and two eye-catching glossy colors, and supported by a large network of dealers in the US and many European countries. Lack of a quick-release skewer for the seatpost prevents theft but makes for more time-consuming adjustments, short 30mm travel of the mono-shock suspension fork may not be enough comfort for riders with physical sensitivity, and the Bosch Purion display functions well but isn't removable or as feature-rich as the Intuvia.
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[@partonsteiner]

I purchased this bike. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it ticked all the boxes for me. I have arthritis in my spine and wrists, but with the adjustability of handlebars and the upright position, I am very comfortable. It also goes right up the steep hill to my house. The saddle is very comfy as well. I love this bike - it has a solid feel to it, and it is high quality. Thank you, EBR for all your help with the videos. I used them to research my choice of ebike - very helpful!

[@droneroad]

Every E-Bike review should have a hill test. Awesome, that’s the main reason a lot of people look at these bikes after all. Thanks!

[@readyplayer2]

I really enjoy these reviews and used EBR as a resource heavily before deciding on my Haibike Trekking. For what it’s worth, I really prefer reviews without manufacturer / retail reps present, at least while the bike features are being discussed. It lends the review more impartiality, or at least contributes to that appearance. Please consider splitting off from the reps during the review at least while pros and cons are being discussed.

[@simsjef]

Hey Court. I liked Tyson’s review of the Gazelle bike, especially his steep uphill ride while only sitting. This really showed great performance for the bike. It’s obvious it’s well made. I also liked boroc7 comments concerning professional filming. But what I love about EBR is the focus is on the bikes. You, Mikey and Tyson do great in your different presentations. Boroc7 is spot on about tight shots of the bike but again the wide lense shots bring in another aspect of the bike and that is the area the bike could be used in. Many times I’ve read positive comments from viewers who discuss how much they like the area where the filming is being done. This adds also to the entertainment value of EBR reviews. Keep up the great work.

[@gosman949]

Thanks for the review. My local shop in Arlington, Texas sells these and I had never heard of them. This review helps.

[@morningtidefilms]

Jay G. I am in the DFW area, and may have seen that shop on the internet. What’s your experience been with them?

[@gosman949]

@@morningtidefilms I've only visited the shop one time. A Father and Son own the shop and they only sell high quality bikes with the Bosh system. Very small shop but very customer oriented. I hope they stay in business. Please visit them and support this small business.

[@morningtidefilms]

@@gosman949 Thanks for sharing your experience. I would like to, though their being an hour away has kept me from finding a good time for it. I hope in the future eBike shops will be more brand neutral than in the past.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

Thanks Jay, glad to hear it was helpful! Would love to hear what you think after a test ride if you go in for one :)

[@GaryFujiokaSr]

Great review Tyson. Gorgeous bike, brilliant Dutch engineering, excellent $$ value. I have the Arroyo with the Intuvia display and and the Elite with the Purion display. I prefer the smaller Purion. Love the absence of the reduction gear on the Ultimate. Excited to ride one.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

Thanks Gary! The move away from reduction gearing is one of my favorite things as well, I like to ride without assistance frequently so that I still get some exercise.

[@GregStew]

Very detailed review!! Thanks 😊. Just the eBike I’m looking for, except for the drivetrain! Really had enough of greasy messy chains and derailleurs!! 🥵 Wish Gazelle brought over the Ultimate C380 HMB (Belt Drive) and in same colors, like the T10. Where are the choices?? Come on Gazelle!!

[@allenmiller2071]

Range is important to avoid battery anxiety. If your cycling 50 miles I can assure you with a 60 mile range you will be dealing with battery anxiety on the trip. Especially if there is a wind and some hills to overcome.

[@paulaskew4143]

Paul U K I love this bike very stylish looks great i like the white one for night riding.

[@MacAutomationTips]

Very good review of the bike. You guys should gain some local sales people about how to talk about e-bike. I've talked to at four sales guys and they just didn't know that much. Anyway, this Gazelle is very sporty with great features. I like the tail light, and the Bosch motor. The bike is really well designed. It's more than twice the amount I paid for my Townie Go 7D, but I think it would be worth saving money for this bike and purchases two or three years. (Not sure how often they upgrade.) Also like that it's a stepthruth model. I'm going see if this bike is available locally. I'd love to test drive it.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Awesome, thanks for the encouragement! I hope your Townie Go! 7D works well, and I do think there will be even more great options to choose from once you’re ready to get another bike, and the prices might even be lower by then :)

[@MacAutomationTips]

ElectricBikeReview.com , yep definitely. Btw, the last shot of what used to be a Riggley Gum factory. That's a huge building to manufacture gum. Would love to visit that place.

[@mikeperham7293]

Love the red option, ticks every box for me except Class 3.😩

[@GaryFujiokaSr]

I believe a Class 3 version is coming in February or March.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

@@GaryFujiokaSr is correct! Gazelle has a speed pedelec version in the works, I'm not sure on the release date but we will be covering it :)

[@gro_skunk]

Why would you need to go so fast? At that point get a 50cc scooter or something.

[@duytruongnguyen9700]

With bikes with upright riding position, they should come with suspension seat post, imo.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

That’s becoming one of the more common accessories for companies to work in. A decent aftermarket one is the SR Suntour NCX but it’s (and most suspension seatposts) going to add about 3-inches in minimum saddle height. This might be one reason that companies skip it... and to save weight and cost. If someone lives on a very smooth street, it might be unnecessary.

[@prlevett]

Nice bike! Do you know if Gazelle is planning to bring over the Ultimate C380 HMB model with the Enviolo hub?

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

That would be awesome! I haven't heard anything about it one way or another though :/

[@emma70707]

Good review! I like the new guy.

[@charlesnmalden]

I have the earlier model 2018; Great bike let down by poor tyre clearances (you can't upgrade to the obligatory Marathon+) & the limited front suspension. The new Bosch incorporates a freewheeling effect. The previous easy-read Nyon display sold in 2018 has been fine in its later iteration and has several customisable features. The walk-assist is essential on a laden utility bike but is awkward to use for older fingers, and doesn't overcome slight obstacles - is it any better for 2020? The new headlight position takes away cockpit space. The absence of the tool-free 2018 stem adjuster is disappointing. It's great that the battery is now in the downtube, where it significantly lowers the centre of gravity. That rear rack seems as high as it is on my battery-carrying model!

[@luxuryhomes8889]

YES this IS SOOOO SICk- you should use two hands when making the review no?

[@davidruedeman9990]

My wife is Dutch and demands a Dutch E-bike. So I am looking at Gazelle. So can anyone tell me what is the difference between the Medeo T10 and Ultimate T10 HMB? Looking at the specs, I *do* detect some geometry differences and Deore vs XT rear derailleur. So is this really worth the $700 difference?

[@juannoval69]

Nice bike and great review. One question for you, though. Why 36 volts? Seems like manufacturers are moving towards 48 or even 52 volts. Thx.😁

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Great question! Most of the really fancy mid-drive motors have been made for a predominantly European or global audience with limited power and speed based on their laws. In most cases, 36v is more than enough for their systems, even when they update them for the North America market. In my experience, Bosch, Brose, Yamaha, and Shimano all have very capable eMTB products even with 36 volt.

[@juannoval69]

@@ElectricBikeReview Thanks. That explains it. Keep up the great reviews. =)

[@pierrelabbe3173]

Wow merci beaucoup Québec M.T.L Canada @+= L'UNIVERS ET VÉLO

[@morningtidefilms]

EBR, every time you have guests on, it’s just really awkward the way you have them standing in random spots. I’m sure they feel as award as they look, too.

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Ahh, thanks for the feedback. I am usually escorted to a area where we can film and I like to spend a moment discussing but then set them aside so I can focus purely on the bike... another reason I usually put them apart but not too far is so that their shadow doesn’t get in the shots but also so I can run over and chat mid-review if something comes up. Do you have any suggestions for how to improve this? Ps, this is Court typing, not Tyson

[@morningtidefilms]

@@ElectricBikeReview Thanks for the response, Court. FWIW, I'm a long-time film professional (and digital marketing consultant), so I do have some suggestions. You can message me if you're interested in chatting more. But overall, it really comes down to efficiency of information dissemination, and storytelling. There is something very authentic about these super long takes of the reviewer talking about the bike, and you don't want to lose that authenticity overall, but you could take advantage of two simple things: 1) prepared notes + tighter video editing; 2) voiceovers. Then when you have the representative of the bike company, bring them in at a later period for the review when what they are commenting on is relevant to that part of the video review. For example, if you start by introducing yourself, sharing where you are, and giving a short intro to the bike, then you can bring in the guest at a later point. You might strategically do that at a point where the review normally drops in interest (check analytics for that), since having the brand representative might keep the viewer more engaged. You could also start by introducing the bike, the representative, and then cutting to a short initial overview of the bike, before cutting the representative back in. But like in this case, you have two guests standing on their own, on opposite sides of the scene, really unengaged until later on in the review, despite the fact that we see them standing there throughout it, quite awkwardly. I would also add that you have a unique skillset and ability to recall a pretty massive amount of information, and I think you have an innate ability to do this long take type recording better than your other guest reviewers. But since you've established that as the method, I would actually encourage them to find a delivery method more authentic to themselves--or perhaps one that takes advantage of their strengths and minimizes their weaknesses. If their thoughts aren't organized then the review will be all over the place, with lots of tangents and wasted time, which means they're watching less of your videos and reducing the level of engagement. For example, the length of your reviews mean that maybe every week I only have time to watch one, whereas if they were 10 minutes tops, I might be able to watch several in one sitting (which of course is better for you). I'd also encourage you NOT to use such a wide angle lens in all instances--it's really not how the human eye sees and distorts the picture--particularly for people. When you move the camera into the face of the guest, it is not just awkward, it feels uncomfortable. As people we don't get to see someone that close unless it's intimate. A lens in the range of a 35mm lens would really up the feel of your videos, and make everyone's face look less distorted. One last marketing suggestion might be for you to start with some copy or a comment that more clearly highlights who this bike is positioned toward. So sorry for the long ramble, here, but lastly, I wanted you to know that I ordered my first eBike last week, and EBR (particularly the forum) was a big part in helping me make that jump! I really believe in eBikes, and would love to see you, EBR, and others in the industry thrive as we replace cars and try to keep this planet from going to pot.

[@TysonRoehrkasse]

@@morningtidefilms Thanks for the great feedback! I noticed this in the video too, I wish I had thought about it while I was filming... I'll keep your points in mind and work to improve my future reviews :)

[@frankiehoosier6998]

Tyson Roehrkasse And way way less hand movements. It’s like your signing or something. Overall a good review though. And excellent feedback above.

[@meccu19]

Can you de-restrict T10 HMB?

[@michaelpappadakis1071]

Is the rear rack MIK compatible?

[@superluigiodyssey1337]

Wow

[@frankiehoosier6998]

What’s with all the excessive hand movement of the talker? Distracting is all I’m saying. Nice bike though, if you can get by the excessive hand movements.

[@leojonkers3181]

Why you wear that silly helmet? The bike is great. Price, hm to high. But not that crazy expensive as the Germans bikes. Purion display I not like (200 dollar for a Intuvia?, wow you charge people there), you can not remove it. Is just a nice looking bike. If I could chose I chose the brakes on the wheels, cheaper and disk brakes can make a lot of noise. Fast chargers are not good for your battery, strange but a normal charger keeps your battery much longer alive. I go for the T9.

[@barnbersonol]

How many rear wheels get wrecked by owners forgetting to unlock their cafe locks??

[@hansrinkema3826]

None, this is the standard lock in the Netherlands, 95% of bikes have them. It is just 10 time quicker than a chain.

[@Jesse-bb4qj]

30:00 *sure you can ride and review one of our bikes* 😈😈 😂😂😂

[@ptdover1]

I wish the reviewer would spend more time with the camera looking at bike rather than himself

[@williamlilliott2433]

Never heard the word "awesome" used so obnoxiously often. What are you, 10 years old?

[@zach4216]

Shut up grumpy grandpa