Gazelle Orange C8 HMB Low-Step 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 40mm
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Suspension Hardtail
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Motor Bosch 250W 50Nm mid-drive
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Battery Bosch, Li-ion, Integrated into carrier
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Brakes Hydraulic Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Stable, lightweight hydro-formed aluminium frame with 68.5° headset angle and 69.5° saddle tube angle for relaxed and comfortable riding. This is a low-step and spacious frame, single tube and lovely integrated cables.
Suspension Fork
40 mm
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
8
Crank
38
Wheels
Rims
Mach1 ER-10, Double-walled aluminium for extra strong and efficient cycling performance
Tires
Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus
Brakes
Brakes
Magura HS11
Cockpit
Grips
Luxury leather handlebar grips for a sophisticated feel and extra comfort
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Loire
Seatpost
Sprung
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Active Line Plus (50Nm)
Battery
Bosch, Li-ion, Integrated into carrier
Model Overview
Orange C8 HMB Low-Step belongs to the Gazelle E Orange model. Gazelle launched 8 e-bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Gazelle E Orange e-bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Gazelle Orange C7+ HMB High-Step 2023 has a starting price of 2857$. Gazelle Orange C8 HMB High-Step 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3101$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Commuter e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Commuter e-bike is 2569$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3101$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Orange C8 HMB Low-Step price is 20.71% higher than the average cost of a Commuter e-bike.
Commuter e-bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter e-bike is 24.02 kg (52.95 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
With a weight of 22.4 kg (49.38 lbs), Gazelle e-bike is a bit lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 7.23% lighter than the average weight of Commuter e-bikes.
Orange C8 HMB Low-Step components
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Gazelle Orange C8 HMB Low-Step 2023, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Gazelle Orange C8 HMB Low-Step has Hydraulic Rim brakes installed. They are a bit expensive, and don’t deliver such a great performance. In short, you can look for a bike with disk or hydraulic disk brakes.
Sizes
This e-bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.
