The Esprit C7 is the benchmark against which all other models in this guide are compared. Shimano Steps E5000 motor, hydraulic disc brakes, 7-speed Nexus hub, integrated lighting, MIK HD rear carrier. A solid, no-nonsense eBike built to last.
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Bold specs in each card show what you gain over the Esprit C7.
Front & rear MIK HD carriers, double kickstand, 170 kg total weight rating.
Step up to the Bosch Smart System with a 50 mm suspension fork for smoother city roads.
Adds seatpost suspension to the fork, a more powerful 50 Nm motor and tool-free adjustable stem.
26″ wheels for a lower standover height, 8-speed hub and brighter 50 lux headlight.
Grenoble moves the battery into the frame for a lower centre of gravity and cleaner look.
75 Nm Bosch Performance Line, Gates belt drive, lockout fork and Kiox 300 colour display.
The baseline. All other models are compared against these specs.
| Motor | Shimano Steps E5000 |
| Torque | 40 Nm |
| Battery | On frame |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | Rigid |
| Seatpost susp. | No |
| Stem | Adjustable (tool needed) |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Display | Shimano Steps LCD |
| Headlight | 20 lux |
| Carrier | MIK HD rear |
| Weight | 23.4 kg |
"I carry a child seat or heavy shopping daily and need a bike that handles extra weight."
| Motor | Shimano Steps E5000 |
| Torque | 40 Nm |
| Battery | On frame |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | Rigid |
| Seatpost susp. | No |
| Stem | Tool-free adjustable |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Display | Shimano Steps LCD |
| Headlight | Battery (40 lux) |
| Carriers | Front & rear MIK HD |
| Max weight | 170 kg total |
"I want the Bosch Smart System, a suspension fork and a proper colour display."
| Motor | Bosch Active Line |
| Torque | 40 Nm |
| Battery | Integrated in carrier |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | 50 mm suspension |
| Seatpost susp. | No |
| Stem | Adjustable (tool needed) |
| Front rotor | 180 mm (vs 160 mm) |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 (colour) |
| Headlight | 30 lux |
| Carrier | MIK rear |
| Weight | 24.7 kg |
"I want full suspension and a stronger motor for longer, more demanding rides."
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Torque | 50 Nm (+25%) |
| Battery | Integrated in carrier |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | 50 mm suspension |
| Seatpost susp. | Yes |
| Stem | Tool-free (Gazelle Switch) |
| Front rotor | 180 mm |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 (colour) |
| Headlight | 30 lux |
| Carrier | MIK rear |
| Weight | 24.8 kg |
"Mounting and dismounting easily is essential — I also want 8 gears and full suspension."
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Torque | 50 Nm (+25%) |
| Battery | Integrated in carrier |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 8 (widest range) |
| Fork | 50 mm suspension |
| Seatpost susp. | Yes |
| Stem | Tool-free adjustable |
| Front rotor | 180 mm |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 (colour) |
| Headlight | 50 lux (Trelock Veo) |
| Wheel size | 26″ — lower standover |
| Weight | 23.3 kg |
"I want full suspension and the battery in the frame for a lower centre of gravity and cleaner silhouette."
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Torque | 50 Nm (+25%) |
| Battery | Integrated in frame |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | 50 mm suspension |
| Seatpost susp. | Yes |
| Stem | Tool-free (Gazelle Switch) |
| Front rotor | 180 mm |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 (colour) |
| Headlight | 50 lux (Trelock Veo) |
| Carrier | MIK HD rear (heavy-duty) |
| Weight | 24.2 kg |
"I need to always reach the ground — and I want a smoother, quieter motor."
| Motor | Shimano Steps E6100 |
| Torque | 50 Nm — smoother, quieter |
| Battery | On frame |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 7 |
| Fork | Rigid |
| Seatpost susp. | No |
| Stem | Tool-free (Gazelle Switch) |
| Front rotor | 160 mm |
| Display | Shimano Steps LCD |
| Headlight | 40 lux (Busch & Müller) |
| Wheel size | 20″ — feet always touch ground |
| Extras | Mirror + anti-slip pedals std. |
| Weight | 24.8 kg |
"I want the best motor, zero-maintenance drivetrain and the most capable display in the range."
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line |
| Torque | 75 Nm (nearly double) |
| Battery | Integrated in frame |
| Gears | Shimano Nexus 5 |
| Fork | 75 mm suspension + lockout |
| Seatpost susp. | No |
| Stem | Adjustable (tool needed) |
| Front rotor | 180 mm Magura MT-C4 |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 300 (colour, GPS) |
| Headlight | 60 lux (Herrmans MR8) |
| Drivetrain | Gates belt — no oiling ever |
| Carrier | MIK HD rear |
| Weight | 25.3 kg |
| Model | Price | Motor | Torque | Battery position | Fork susp. | Seatpost | Stem | Front rotor | Display | Headlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esprit C7 ★ ref | £2,099 | Shimano E5000 | 40 Nm | On frame | – | – | Tool | 160 mm | Steps LCD | 20 lux |
| Bloom C7 | £2,349 | Shimano E5000 | 40 Nm | On frame | – | – | Tool-free | 160 mm | Steps LCD | 40 lux |
| Paris C7 | £2,199 | Bosch Active Line | 40 Nm | In carrier | 50 mm | – | Tool | 180 mm | Purion 200 | 30 lux |
| Paris C7+ | £2,399 | Bosch AL Plus | 50 Nm | In carrier | 50 mm | Yes | Tool-free | 180 mm | Purion 200 | 30 lux |
| Orange C8 | £2,599 | Bosch AL Plus | 50 Nm | In carrier | 50 mm | Yes | Tool-free | 180 mm | Purion 200 | 50 lux |
| Grenoble C7+ | £2,799 | Bosch AL Plus | 50 Nm | In frame | 50 mm | Yes | Tool-free | 180 mm | Purion 200 | 50 lux |
| Easyflow C7 | £2,599 | Shimano E6100 | 50 Nm | On frame | – | – | Tool-free | 160 mm | Steps LCD | 40 lux B&M |
| Ultimate C5 | £3,869 | Bosch Perf. Line | 75 Nm ★ | In frame ★ | 75 mm lockout ★ | – | Tool | 180 mm Magura ★ | Kiox 300 ★ | 60 lux ★ |
From the Esprit C7 upwards — what each step adds
All prices shown are starting prices and may vary by battery size and colour option. Subject to stock availability. View all Gazelle bikes at Workhorse Bikes →