Gazelle
Ultimate C380+ HMB
$4,500
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Score 8.1 / 10
Average of substance, design, and value.
A 37 lb frame carries a Gates belt and double-sided torque sensor for $1,499 — lighter and cleaner than most bikes twice its price. Tektro 180 mm hydraulics stop it short despite the minimal weight.
$1,499 typical
A $1,499 bike that combines a Gates belt, double-sided torque sensing, 180 mm hydraulic braking and a 37 lb complete weight is materially different from low-price cadence-only commuters. The compromise is real: it is a minimalist bike, not a pre-equipped hauler.
Keeps the complete city bike to a stair- and rack-friendly 37 lb.
Clean, quiet, corrosion-resistant drive with no chain lubrication.
More confidence and heat capacity than cable discs on a light commuter.
Compared with 6 other products in edition 1.
This product: 9 out of 10
Clean cables, hidden battery and belt make a very handsome, low-fuss object. Its low weight makes traffic maneuvering, wall storage and transit much easier; add rack/fenders if those are essential.
The belt is the strongest ownership argument. Standard brake consumables are straightforward; buy through a dealer if local support matters.
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Double-sided bottom-bracket torque sensor gives proportional assist.
This product: 8 out of 10
Tektro hydraulics with 180 mm rotors are strong for its 37 lb mass.
This product: 7 out of 10
Treat 30–45 miles as practical mixed-use expectation, not the Eco maximum.
This product: 8 out of 10
Rigid 700c-style city platform is agile and easy to place in traffic.
This product: 10 out of 10
Gates belt is the key long-term maintenance advantage.
This product: 6 out of 10
Lights are fitted, but rack and fenders are add-ons.
This product: 8 out of 10
Standard wheel/brake interfaces and simple drivetrain help.
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