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Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Priority e-Coast

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$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 e-Coast carries 176 Wh more battery.
  • The e-Coast assists 8 mph faster.
  • The e-Coast costs $600 less.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 15 more miles of range.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the e-Coast is rear hub.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only); the e-Coast is rigid.
  • The Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle; the e-Coast has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Medeo T9 City HMBe-Coast
Headline
Price$2,599$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$6.50 per Wh$3.47 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque40 Nm—
Motor power—500 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Active Line (Smart System)Priority
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Cadence
Battery & range
Battery400 Wh576 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity11.1 Ah—
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)75 mi60 mi
Range as stated30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco)20 to 60 miles
Est. real range—36 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—56 lb
Max load—300 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-speedSingle speed
DrivetrainShimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chainGates Carbon belt, single speed
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm—
Rear rotor160 mm—
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel75 mmRigid
Rear travel—None
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus3.0 inch
DisplayBosch LED RemoteNot specified
FrameAluminumAluminum
SizesXS-L (40-55 cm)Diamond 18 inch, step-through 17 inch
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
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 2271 (battery), UL 2849 (system)" on the e-Coast; the Current Plus says only "UL certified"
Warranty2 yr5 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.prioritybicycles.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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