Commuter
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
$2,599
Price
40 Nm
Torque
400 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,599–$3,599.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Medeo T9 City HMB costs $1001 less.
- The Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 carries 120 Wh more battery.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only); the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Medeo T9 City HMB | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,599 | $3,599.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.50 per Wh | $6.92 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 40 Nm | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 400 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 11.1 Ah | — |
| Removable battery | — | No |
| Range (claim) | 75 mi | — |
| Range as stated | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | — |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 10-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain | Shimano CUES (11-48T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 75 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus | — |
| Display | Bosch LED Remote | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | Alloy |
| Sizes | XS-L (40-55 cm) | S-XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 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) | 2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.