Commuter
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB
$3,499
Price
60 Nm
Torque
540 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Two commuter e-bikes at $3,499–$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 Ultimate T10 HMB costs $101 less.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB is hardtail (front only); the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Ultimate T10 HMB | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,499 | $3,599.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.48 per Wh | $6.92 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line Plus (Smart System) | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 540 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Removable battery | — | No |
| Range (claim) | 85 mi | — |
| Range as stated | 35-85 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | — |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | 10-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur, KMC E500EPT 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 | 80 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 700 x 54c (54-622) Schwalbe Smart Sam | — |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | — |
| Frame | Aluminum | Alloy |
| Sizes | S-L (46-57 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.