Gazelle Medeo T9 City e-bike review | Tom's Guide

The Gazelle Medeo T9 City is the latest iteration of the brand's urban electric bike. There are some interesting design changes this time around that make it more comfortable for a wider range of riders, and there's improved ride quality thanks to the lower center of gravity.

On paper, these upgrades bring the Medeo T9 City into the same league as the best electric bikes, but in practice, I'm not so sure. I found it comfortable and stable, making it a potentially great option for new e-bike riders, but it missed the mark in a few key areas, making the $2,400 price tag a tough ask.

The Gazelle Medeo T9 City costs $2,229 and is listed on Gazelle's website. There's not a delivery option, so you'll need to use Gazelle's store finder to help you find a local option to check out the electric bike and take it home.

If you use the online customization options, there's not a lot of configuration needed; you just need to choose a size — 40, 45, 50 or 55-inch frame. There are only two color options; Thyme Green and Caramel Khaki.

The Medeo T9 City isn't a minor update on the previous design; its a major redesign. The aim was to make it more accessible, and I think that the changes worked. The step-through frame makes it easier to get in the saddle, and the e-bike now comes in an extra small size for shorter riders.