The Gazelle Medeo T9 City is the latest iteration of the brand’s urban electric bike.
There are only two color options; Thyme Green and Caramel Khaki.
The aim was to make it more accessible, and I think that the changes worked.
But the biggest change is the position of the battery, no longer mounted on the rear rack.
This updated version sees the battery moved to the down tube.
Its externally-mounted for convenience.
But mid-drive motors tend to be less powerful than hub-drive motors.
The fork offers 75mm of travel to take the edge off small bumps.
The Medeo T9 City feels pretty compact front to back, which makes it a fun and zippy ride.
Its clear Gazelle is trying to accommodate shorter riders here.
The tradeoff is that taller riders might feel a bit cramped.
Its a comfortable, upright riding position.
The operation is super streamlined, so the assist is very subtle.
I often found it too subtle.
The included front suspension fork takes the edge off small to medium sized hits.
Like other suspension forks Ive tested on commuter ebikes, this one feels a bit clunky.
I love that Gazelle included the integrated rear wheel lock.
That should give you a longer battery life and consequently more miles to ride.
I charged it fully when I got home from my first ride.
I then left it in the garage for five days while I went away on a trip.
But if yours does, be sure to contact Gazelle.
Should you buy the Gazelle Medeo T9 City?
Its an attractive bike, too, from a reputable brand that has put out numerous excellent ebikes.
The Medeo misses the mark in a few key areas, though.
For starters, its quite expensive compared to bikes that offer similar power and features.
But in terms of overall comfort and performance, the Medeo compares nicely toRide1Ups LMTd V2.
Both bikes weigh around 55 pounds with the battery attached.
And both feature a suspension fork and both bikes would probably be better off without that suspension.
