Keith New to the forum Gazelle
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indianajo
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Gazelle apparently makes a quality ebike suited for sitting out in the rain.
People get way to wrapped up in features etc, when a bike is like a shoe. If it doesn't fit it is useless. Height, leg & arm length, preferred posture, weight of any cargo, intended riding speed, intended riding surface, gradients you'll encounter, range you hope for all germane to bike selection. Kind of assist, PAS at rediculous minimum speeds, torque response, throttle only or as a disability assistant. Also whether you want an electric motorcycle, or whether you'll ride it ocassionally for exercise without power. Restrictions on certain features (top speed, power, throttle presence) by jurisdictions you will ride through.
People get way to wrapped up in features etc, when a bike is like a shoe. If it doesn't fit it is useless. Height, leg & arm length, preferred posture, weight of any cargo, intended riding speed, intended riding surface, gradients you'll encounter, range you hope for all germane to bike selection. Kind of assist, PAS at rediculous minimum speeds, torque response, throttle only or as a disability assistant. Also whether you want an electric motorcycle, or whether you'll ride it ocassionally for exercise without power. Restrictions on certain features (top speed, power, throttle presence) by jurisdictions you will ride through.
I have a 2017 Gazelle Arroyo. I am starting my third riding season with it and really like it. I have not ridden the models you are looking at, but the NL C8 HMB is probably the closest to my Arroyo feature-wise. The things I really like on my Gazelle are the internal geared hub which can be shifted while stopped, the Bosch Performance mid drive motor with the 500 Wh battery and Intuvia display. The torque sensing of the Bosch system gives a smooth natural ride with plenty of assist when needed and great range. I like the Intuvia display better than the Purion because it is removable, center mounted with a separate thumb control, and can be easily upgraded to the Bosch Nyon display (as I have done with my Arroyo.)
These are just my thoughts about what I like best on my Gazelle bike. I am sure the other models you are looking at have their own set of advantages.
These are just my thoughts about what I like best on my Gazelle bike. I am sure the other models you are looking at have their own set of advantages.
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