Commuter
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
$2,599
Price
40 Nm
Torque
400 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB vs Vvolt Alpha II
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 “—”.
Where they differ
- The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 35 more miles of range.
- The Alpha II costs $900 less.
- The Alpha II carries 90 Wh more battery.
- The Alpha II makes 5 Nm more torque.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive; the Alpha II is rear hub.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only); the Alpha II is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Medeo T9 City HMB | Alpha II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,599 | $1,699 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.50 per Wh | $3.47 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 40 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Motor power | — | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 550 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) | Vvolt |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 400 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 11.1 Ah | — |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 75 mi | 40 mi |
| Range as stated | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | About 22 miles in high power, up to 40 standard and 60 with the optional Ranger battery |
| Est. real range | — | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 44 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 2 |
| Class | — | Class 2 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | Single speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain | Gates SideTrack carbon belt |
| 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 | 27.5 x 2.4 |
| Display | Bosch LED Remote | Vvolt D20 |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminium |
| Sizes | XS-L (40-55 cm) | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | — | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | — | UL 2849: full system |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 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) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and vvolt.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.