Commuter
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
$2,599
Price
40 Nm
Torque
400 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru
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 “—”.
Where they differ
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru costs $600 less.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru assists 5 mph faster.
- The Carbon Classic Step-Thru makes 5 Nm more torque.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru is rear hub.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Medeo T9 City HMB | Carbon Classic Step-Thru | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,599 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.50 per Wh | $5.66 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 40 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 500 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) | Urtopia |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 400 Wh | 353 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 36V |
| Capacity | 11.1 Ah | 9.8 Ah |
| Cells | — | Samsung |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 75 mi | 72 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | Up to 72 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle) |
| Est. real range | — | 22 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 41 lb |
| Max load | — | 240 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 2 |
| Class | — | Class 2 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 25 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | — |
| Fork travel | 75 mm | — |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | — |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus | Kenda 700 x 40c |
| Display | Bosch LED Remote | 3.5" colour LCD |
| Frame | Aluminum | Toray carbon fibre |
| Sizes | XS-L (40-55 cm) | S, M, L |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | — | UL 2271 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2271: battery only |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | Battery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604) |
| 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-Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and newurtopia.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.