Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB Review Short
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- The Gazelle Ultimate C380 HMB is a premium step-thru electric bike that comes with fenders, a rear rack, and integrated lights. It's available in two colors, three frame sizes, and sold predominantly through independent electric bike dealers. The drivetrain is an Enviolo C380 continuously variable transmission hub that can be shifted at standstill, and it uses a Gates Carbon Belt CDX. The drive system is a Bosch Smart System Performance Line motor, PowerTube 625 battery pack, and LED Remote with Intuvia 100 removable display.
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Just a small tip from a Dutch youngster (60 yo). If you park your bike and lock it with an AXA style lock: lock it in between the spokes where the valve is located. A thief can still break the lock but not without destroying the valve resulting in a flat tire. Thieves don't like flat tires, I assume none of us do.
Thanks for the review, I'm seriously considering this to be my next bike.
I just purchased this bike largely based upon your review. I just received it and have not had a chance to ride yet (icy snow covered streets). I hope this review will continue to be available for years to come in case I need to refer to it. Thank you. Great job with your detail and descriptions!
The Bosch Smart phone grip does charge your phone, you can even see that on the picture of the smartphone grip in the video. Next to the time RH down corner.
If you use the Bosch smart phone grip, it will charge your phone wirelessly. I have it and love it.
Got one back in May. Loving it. Looking forward to the full review.
It’s also compatible with the Bosch smart system so you can install the Connect module at extra cost so you can have the e-alarm and tracker for extra theft protection.
In the UK this model only comes in a mallard blue colour. 250w motor only pedal assists up to 15.5mph. I am finding battery range of approximately 60 miles per the Kiox display but I tend to charge it when it gets down to 40% up to 80ish % to try and preserve the longevity of the battery. I suspect I can eke out more range if I don't do inclines and use eco mode for flats.
Good call on charging it, and thanks for your insights about the European version!
Good job Court! I would be interested in a full review, Gazelle will certainly be my next ebike, quality and looks!
Thanks. Yeah, Gazelle has some great e-bikes. I covered some other models during this visit to Reckless Shipyards in North Vancouver. Planning to publish those soon!
Wish I could have the tires, I had marathon plus on my ebike for years and NEVER got a puncture.
That is a very nice bike that you are reviewing, that rear hub is to die for.
I think Schwalb tires can be purchased independently. Have you tried checking with local shops or possibly online? If you’re in the US, check with Propel Bikes if you can’t find a local shop.
@ElectricBikeReview I live in Sakon Nakhon, this city is in Thailand.
It's OK buying things online, but sometimes the postage and import tax is horrendous.
I will have a look and see what happens.
Up top you say it has the Intuvia 100 removable display, however in the video you say it has the Kiox 300. I think the video is correct.
For the axa key I remove the extra key and just put a small carabiner on it. It's less to rattle around than house keys, and it's convenient when I'm locking the thing up.
If I'm just going in a store for a bit I can hook the carabiner on a belt loop for easy access. If I'm keeping the bike somewhere for a while I just attach the carabiner to my normal house keys so they stay together until I need the bike key again.
Good first look. I would love to see it on some steep hills. Not convinced that IGHs make steep hills as easy as a big rear cog.
I'm with you on this, and there seems to be a loss of efficiency from the Enviolo due to traction fluid, along with the belt vs. chain. It's minimal, but doesn't feel as crisp to me. The upside is that the CVT hub is sealed. Dust and debris will make a cassette less efficient as it builds up.
@@ElectricBikeReview Thanks. Very interesting and useful. I had an IGH on a child's bike - the Raleigh Tomahawk - back in the 1970's. It was clearly not anywhere near as sophisticated as modern IGHs but it was so terrible - seemed not to do anything - that I am probably sworn off them for life. I would never get the opportunity to even test ride an IGH ebike before buying so your reviews and insights are invaluable.
Thank you for the review.
You’re welcome! Got three more Gazelle review shorts coming soon.
Look nice😊
Interesting review👍
Great video court 👍🙂.
Thanks 🙂
Which model would you recommend for riding paved and unpaved rail trails? Prefer a range of 40 miles min. Thanks
Hi Cort, where can I find a list of belt-drive ebikes?
I’m actually planning to make a list like this when the new site launches in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, you could use the search engine at electricbikereview.com for “belt drive”
How is the use now 10 months later?
How does it compare to specialized como looks a lot alike
Can you review the 5 and 7 models? Thank you.
There's a C5 model (shift gear), but are you saying C7? If so, there is no such model AFAIA. There is a T10 which is a derailleur model.
@@badabing8884 I think the C7 is an older model. I had been seriously looking to get a Gazelle. I liked the Arroyo. It was discontinued in 2021 or 2022. Now it's back and has a slightly different name.
Is the Enviolo system better than the Shimano Nexus system and particularly the Nexus 5 inter? THANKS
I think the Shimano is a stepped system. And also not a wide a gear range than Enviolo.
why would you bring a both key with you??? just bring 1 key!, if you lose them both, then whats the point have a spare?? put it on another place or pocket.. the dangling wouldn't be an issue.. You guys are weird
calm down
Why not just allow the key to be removable to attach to a keychain? Instead you have to deal with a loose key, or risk the battery being stolen.
@@cadriver2570it’s a Dutch made bike and made in accordance with their laws and regulations. It’s no big deal really and means I don’t forget to lock the back wheel.
@@badabing8884 I own one and disagree. It’s a pain. They sell worldwide.
@@cadriver2570 Dutch insurance companies demand this type of lock, it means that if the bike gets stolen and the owner of the bike can't produce 2 keys they don't have to pay out since you forgot to lock it. Sucks for you guys they are also shipping this lock there
howabout a link to buy the bike
I’d love to make it convenient for you, but since everyone lives in different areas and local shops would be the best way to buy it, your best bet is to Google the name of the bike. I don’t generally post affiliate links or collect payment, so that is also part of why there’s no link.
Google is your friend. Just put in Gazelle and the country you live.
Keys dangling of while riding?? No thanks.
I don’t think they would fall out, but they would jingle around and could snag clothing or scratch the frame if your keychain had a lot of stuff attached. My own solution is to clip the bike keys to my regular keychain using a small carabiner once I take them off the bike. I just wish they could be taken off and kept off while riding, not just when stopped and locked.
I split the keys so they don’t dangle. It really wasn’t a deal breaker for me.
Here in NL [EU?] it's a insurance thing: if your bike is stolen, they require both keys (the one in use + the spare one) + police report to file a claim.
If you could leave the bike/take keys out without locking it there is no prove you locked it.
Not sure how many keys people put on their keychain or how big the keys, but never heard people complaining about this ;-)
I attach my key to a parachord fob. Weather resistant twine could also work. Fob then can easily be attached to your main keychain after locking. I do like this as I don't forget the key. The paracord is visible, doesn't scratch, good in all weather. Secondary key is kept at home.
@@ElectricBikeReviewit’s a bizarre design choice. They don’t trust you with the key? Since that key removes the battery you must engage that lock every time you park the bike. Hope it doesn’t take out a spoke too.
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