Gazelle Bicycles offer top notch quality and a smooth ride for everyday use Gazelle Bicycles Does anybody do everyday cycling better than the Dutch? We don’t think so! They prove that there is never a reason not to ride your bike. Instead they embrace the bike as the main mode of transport, whether you are doing your weekly shop, meeting friends for drinks or heading to work, you’ll get there by bike.
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Of course the cycling infrastructure has a lot to do with it. But bike choice is also key to the ease at which the bike can slot into everyday life. Or Royal Dutch Gazelle as the company is officially called are one of the most popular choices in Holland. In business since 1892, and the only bike brand to be given the royal seal of approval, this brand knows a thing or two about creating robust bikes, that are not too heavy and that most importantly are comfortable and enjoyable to ride.
De fiets zal verschijnen in de ‘limited edition’-serie van Gazelle en slechts € 2.879,95 gaan kosten. De Ichthus-Gazelle wordt voorzien van een Hydroform frame, FlowLine kettingkast, FenderVision koplamp, Slim Vision achterlicht en een Carbon voorvork met luchtvering.
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Gazelle Bicycles have recently been made available in the UK and are becoming an increasingly popular choice for those looking for a low maintenance, Dutch style bike that will not break the bank. As standard come with coat guard, mud guards, a kick stand, integrated cables, roller brakes, front and seat suspension, pedal reflectors and front and rear luggage capability.
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They are literally ready to roll right out of the shop and will need little to no maintenance on a day to day basis. Gazelle Miss Grace Bicycle If you are looking for a Dutch bicycle that ticks both the style and substance box, then the Gazelle Miss Grace might be your perfect match.
At just £579 this bike is an absolute steel when your consider it’s specification. Equipped with 3 speed Shimano Nexus gears, a roller front brake, coaster back brake, front and rear lights, lock, kick stand and basket as standard, the Gazelle Miss Grace is ready to rock and roll as soon as you sit on the saddle. The Gizelle Miss Grace is a really beautiful ride too. Sublimely smooth and comfortable thanks to the upright riding position and sprung saddle. Gazelle Van Stael RRP: £629. Gazelle Van Stael Bicycle We have to admit that the TWC lust-o-meter hit an all time high when we laid eyes on the Gazelle Van Stael.
It is beautiful. Equipped with Brooks Cambium grips and saddle, the bike has a really premium feel. But even better than that? It is a really smooth ride. As one of the lightest bikes in the range the Gazelle Can Stael is equipped with 7 Speed Shimano Nexus gears, coaster and rim brakes, and has the option of adding lighting, a lock and a carrier.
Gazelle C7 Orange + Hybrid M RRP: £2.149. Gazelle Orange C7 + Hybrid M Bicycle If your day to day cycling involves some sweat busting hills then an electric bike might be worth considering.
The Gazelle C7 Orange + Hybrid offers just the right of assistance to make sure you make it from A to B comfortably. This bike is equipped with a Bosch rear mounted motor that will last for 145km/ 90 miles when fully charged. The motor is pedal sensored.
Equipped with 7 Speed Shimano Nexus gears, front and rear lights, a rear luggage rack, Axa defender spring lock, a premium sprung saddle and front fork suspension, this bike will not only offer a smooth ride but comes equipped with everything you need to make bike riding part of your everyday life and your preferred mode of transport. In addition to this there is also a handy walk assist function should you need to wheel your bike at any stage. Where to buy Gazelle Bikes in the UK While Gazelle bikes are stocked in 1,700 shops across the Netherlands, they are still relatively new to the UK, having been launched here less than a year ago. At the moment there are 40 Gazelle dealers in the UK, although this number is growing rapidly. For details on your nearest dealer, check out the.
This shop may be of assistance. I got my Gazelle Toer Populair here and I just love mine. Smooth riding, durable, and very stylish. I've commuted on it but usually use it for leisure, it's good for both (longest trip was 60 miles).
I have geared it down though (a 19 tooth rear sprocket to a 22 tooth), it's much better for the hills I encounter here and makes 3rd gear more useful. I'm 5'9 and ride a 57cm. What a beauty!! I am jealous in the best way that snow photograph is unbelievably dreamy. I've actually been emailing with someone at Rolling Orange and am waiting to hear back to see if they will ship. Seems like an awesome shop! OP, where are you located?
Gazelles are wonderful bikes. Workcycles and Azor are similar and Batavus is a minor step below those three. Any of those would likely make you very happy. If you live more than a bit from a dealer then Workcycles will ship any of their bikes to you, but I believe they've been swamped recently so may take a few weeks. You'd need to email Henry to find out. More at Electra's bikes are a very strange ride.
Most people I've talked to say they feel like they need a seatback on them to help keep themselves on the saddle. The Workcycles Gr8 is a bit better for feet on the ground with the saddle at a comfortable peddle position and accomplishes this without having the pedals forward like Electra and others. My wife loved her Omafiets but her Gr8 outshines them all she says. I like the Gr8 but still prefer a traditional Gazelle or Workcycles Opa or Oma. Im located in Texas. That's interested what you said about Electras. I rode one yesterday and I kept feeling the front of the bike was so far in front of me and that I didn't have to much control over it so what you said makes sense!
@ - We have a pashley dealer here but for whatever reason, I like the look of the Gazelle better. @ oofus - gorgeous bike but out of my price range! I just breaking into this hobby so the budget has limits.
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@ - checking that site out! I like the Dutch. Actually I LOVE the Dutch. Me and mine even are thinking about becoming expatriates.
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I've met two We've met two Dutch people living and working in America who have advised us not to consider emigrating to their country. I live just a couple blocks from Clever Cycles. I've seen the Dutch bikes up close and personal.
They are nice enough and all but IMO not worth shipping one from NL!!! I don't accept that a Surly LHT or Trek FX7.? Or any number of American or obtainable 'foreign' (Giant?) makes couldn't furnish a serviceable mount for a contemporary American woman. There is the Electra Amsterdam too to consider. In fact, one of the aforementioned Dutch expatriates was considering shipping a bike here from home but was stymied by the cost.
I turned her on to the Electra Amsterdam and she got one and is very happy with it. H i agree that hybrid bikes are perfectly fine city bikes. And if someone is really set on a city cruiser, the breezer 8 weighs 10 lbs less and won't rust. My input: I have a Gazelle bike (Medeo), but this is true for most Gazelle bikes I have seen here in Holland. I don´t ride my Gazelle often as I got a bike better suiting my needs. I bought it ~10 years ago.
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Bonus and minus points (+ and -). + Really strong frame, have been in two bad crashes with the bike and a lot of falls (on ice in the winter) and the frame is good with only minor scratches in the thick layer of paint and clear coat. The bad crashes were a head on with a truck and a rear ender with a car so that does speak for the reliability of the frame. + Rides comfortable for those who like a more upright position.
- Really strong but really heavy. - Gazelle uses cheap components. Looking at the prices posted in this thread it is way over priced. That is even true for Holland, it was one of my lesser buys. No buyers remorse because the frame will last for ever and replacement of cheap components is, well, cheap. - If you want to buy a Gazelle, find a LBS to make you some wheels for it. The wheels on all Gazelle bikes I have used I managed to break without abusing them as much as the decent wheels on my other bikes.
All wheels were retensioned by the shop at 500 km and after 4 months. A Gazelle is a decent bike but I´d shop for a second hand Gazelle costing maybe 50-150 dollars and have it refurbished (is that a proper word in this context?). My neighbors recently had a couple of Gazelles shipped from JC Lind in Chicago. On riding those things, they're quite charming, and if you're not an aggressive rider or have anywhere to be in a hurry, they're great (if it is flat). They are hulking, massive behemoths, though, and trying to hustle one along will drain your soul. When you're in tune with the bike, though, and your mind-state is at ease, they're easy and lovely.