Hands-on with Gazelle Esprit C7 HMS e-bike - Uncomplicated urban bike

[Redaktion]

With the Esprit C7 HMS, Gazelle aims to deliver a highly robust and straightforward e-bike for everyday use. The bike uses a Shimano mid-drive motor to provide electric assistance to the rider, and its components have been carefully selected to help keep maintenance low. We've had the chance to test out the Esprit C7 HMS.

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[MCR]

More ebike reviews please

[Mark Hendricks]

I was really excited to see the lead photo and description. We need good, basic, reliable, comfy and efficient e-transport. Most bikes have a heavy, dippy, off road suspension, designed for control not comfort. Deraileurs are light efficient and have proven reliable over decades, but just don't cut it on a commuter e-bike where one usually forgets to down shift at a stop.

Unfortunately, except in extremely flat urban environments, 40nm's just doesn't cut it. It would be amazing for rail trails except the battery is just too small. Finally, straight gauge aluminum, heavier than butted steel and that hasn't been used on quality traditional bikes since The 90's, is totally unacceptable. That square tube rear triangle is going to provide a painfully rough ride over poorly maintain city streets.