Gazelle Ultimate T10 info needed

[K Brodie]

This will be my first e bike, but I need advice:
I am a big fan of the Gazelle bikes and want to know any negatives about the Gazelle Ultimate step thru bike since I think that bike is my favorite at this point. Someone mentioned that the front fork may have issues being that it is thin. Do you foresee this as an issue? I’ll be mostly on multi use trails and city streets, possibly some light gravel trails as well.
any advice is welcome.
thanks

 

[catzilla]

Hi @K Brodie !
It's best to post this on the Gazelle Forum section . You'd likely get more response from other Gazelle bike owners there!

 

[Nova Haibike]

Someone mentioned that the front fork may have issues being that it is thin. Do you foresee this as an issue?

The specifications cite the T10 as having an aluminum fork. The only potential issue I could see is that it uses a rather unusual suspension integrated into the steerer column. If for some reason the suspension needed service or worse, failed, getting a replacement might prove difficult. I do not know if a standard fork could be substituted. That said, it probably is a simple coil spring suspension unit, with only occasional lubrication needed to keep it functioning properly.