Commuter
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
$2,599
Price
40 Nm
Torque
400 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Velotric Discover 3
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 Discover 3 makes 35 Nm more torque.
- The Discover 3 carries 330 Wh more battery.
- The Discover 3 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Discover 3 costs $600 less.
- The Discover 3 claims 5 more miles of range.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the Discover 3 is rear hub.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB has no throttle; the Discover 3 has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Medeo T9 City HMB | Discover 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,599 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.50 per Wh | $2.74 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 40 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1100 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) | Velotric |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 400 Wh | 730 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | 48V |
| Capacity | 11.1 Ah | 15.2 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 75 mi | 80 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | Up to 80 miles |
| Est. real range | — | 37 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 61 lb |
| 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 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Bosch LED Remote | 3.5" color, Bluetooth, NFC, USB-C |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum alloy |
| Sizes | XS-L (40-55 cm) | Regular, Large |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | — | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | — | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | Most Velotric e-bikes are UL 2271 Recognized and UL 2849 Certified |
| 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 |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and electricbikereview.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.