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Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Heybike Hybrid

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 Hybrid carries 464 Wh more battery.
  • The Hybrid makes 35 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid costs $900 less.
  • The Hybrid assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Hybrid claims 25 more miles of range.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the Hybrid is rear hub.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle; the Hybrid has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Medeo T9 City HMBHybrid
Headline
Price$2,599$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$6.50 per Wh$1.97 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque40 Nm75 Nm
Motor power—750 W
Peak power—1200 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Active Line (Smart System)Heybike
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh864 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity11.1 Ah—
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)75 mi100 mi
Range as stated30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco)100 miles max range
Weight & capacity
Max load—440 lb
Rack capacity—66 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chainShimano Altus
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm—
Rear rotor160 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)—
Fork travel75 mm—
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYes—
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus27.5 x 2.4
DisplayBosch LED Remote—
FrameAluminum—
SizesXS-L (40-55 cm)—
Step-through optionYes—
Included
LightsYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes—
Safety—UL 2849*
Safety certification—UL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itProduct pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claim
Warranty2 yr2 yr
Warranty termsUp 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 www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.heybike.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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