Gazelle Bikes, a well-known electric bicycle manufacturer based in Holland, has recently launched four new e-bike models in the US. The Gazelle Avignon C380, Arroyo C5, Ultimate C380, and Ultimate T10 will be rolled out this spring.
The company has a rich history of over a century of quality bike design, and I recently had the opportunity to visit their factory in the Netherlands and ride several of their e-bikes. Based on my experience, I can attest that these are high-quality e-bikes that combine European engineering with a uniquely Dutch design ethos, emphasizing comfort and practicality.
Gazelle has continued to focus on these features in its latest e-bike models. The Avignon C380 HMB and Arroyo C5 models are designed for comfortable city riding, with the Avignon being the company’s “most accessible frame to date.” It features an ultra-low and wide-entry step-through design, making it easy to mount and dismount. The bike’s adjustable stem enables riders to adjust the handlebars to their ideal height and distance, offering a comfortable upright riding posture.
Additionally, the Avignon C380 boasts an Enviolo stepless transmission with automatic shifting and a Gates belt drive that connects to a Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor with 75 Nm of torque, paired with a 625 Wh Bosch battery. The bike is priced at US $4,999.
The Gazelle Arroyo C5 is another step-through model designed for easy leisure rides and longer distance touring rides through the countryside. It has a Shimano Nexus 5 internally geared rear hub and a 75 Nm Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor, paired with a 500 Wh Bosch battery. This bike is priced at US $3,999.
Gazelle’s updated Ultimate C380 and Ultimate T10 e-bikes are part of the company’s best-selling Ultimate line, designed for both comfort and sport riding. The bikes use Bosch’s Smart System to provide a seamless and intuitive riding experience, with greater power delivery and extended range. The Ultimate C380 uses a Gates belt drive combined with the Enviolo C380 stepless trekking hub for smooth shifting, while the Ultimate T10 offers a Shimano Deore derailleur-based transmission. Both models include the same Bosch Performance Line mid-drive motor with 75 Nm of torque and Bosch’s 625 Wh batteries. The Ultimate C380 is priced at US $4,749, and the Ultimate T10 is priced at US $4,249.
All four models feature front suspension, hydraulic disc brakes, fenders and racks (including the popular MIK rack that accepts a wide range of attachments and accessories), GPS tracking through the Bosch Smart System, integrated LED lighting, and Dutch-style wheel locks for anti-theft protection.
According to the General Manager of Gazelle North America, the four new models bring a long legacy of Dutch design to the US, integrating the latest technology, platforms, and accessories to meet consumer needs and desires.
These electric bikes embody Gazelle’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, and will be available from a wide network of Gazelle dealers in the US and Canada later this month. The Arroyo C5 is expected to be available next month.
