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Euphree Solar Sparrow Belt vs Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$2,599, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 35 more miles of range.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt costs $900 less.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt carries 104 Wh more battery.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt is rear hub; the Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt has a throttle; the Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Solar Sparrow BeltMedeo T9 City HMB
Headline
Price$1,699$2,599
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$3.37 per Wh$6.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—40 Nm
Motor power500 W—
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeBafangBosch Active Line (Smart System)
Drive systemBafangBosch
SensorTorque + cadence—
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh400 Wh
Voltage48V36V
Capacity10.5 Ah11.1 Ah
CellsLG—
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)40 mi75 mi
Range as statedUp to 40 miles30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco)
Est. real range32 mi—
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile—
Weight & capacity
Weight53 lb—
Max load300 lb—
Rack capacity50 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph—
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 3—
ThrottleYesNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
GearsSingle speed9-speed
DrivetrainGates Carbon belt, single speedShimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm160 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel30 mm75 mm
Rear travelNone—
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires26 x 2.427.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus
DisplayColour LCD, left sideBosch LED Remote
Frame6061 aluminumAluminum
SizesOne size, 13 inch seat tubeXS-L (40-55 cm)
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes—
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*—
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this one—
As the maker states it"SGS certified to meet UL 2271 (battery) & UL 2849 (system)"Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated
Warranty5 yr2 yr
Warranty terms—Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from euphree.com on 09/21/2026 and www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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