Gazelle

Gazelle eBike Finder — Workhorse Bikes
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Gazelle Esprit C7 — the reference model

From £2,099 · Low-Step & High-Step

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.

Shimano E5000 · 40 Nm Nexus 7-speed Hyd. disc brakes · 160 mm Battery on frame MIK HD rear carrier 20 lux front light Rigid fork
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Gazelle Esprit C7 Low-Step eBike

Want more? Every model below is an upgrade on the Esprit C7.

Bold specs in each card show what you gain over the Esprit C7.

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Models in detail — all specs vs Esprit C7

Entry level

Reference model Gazelle Esprit C7 Low-Step

Esprit C7

£2,099

The baseline. All other models are compared against these specs.

MotorShimano Steps E5000
Torque40 Nm
BatteryOn frame
GearsShimano Nexus 7
ForkRigid
Seatpost susp.No
StemAdjustable (tool needed)
Front rotor160 mm
DisplayShimano Steps LCD
Headlight20 lux
CarrierMIK HD rear
Weight23.4 kg
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Family & cargo Gazelle Bloom C7 Low-Step

Bloom C7

£2,349

"I carry a child seat or heavy shopping daily and need a bike that handles extra weight."

MotorShimano Steps E5000
Torque40 Nm
BatteryOn frame
GearsShimano Nexus 7
ForkRigid
Seatpost susp.No
StemTool-free adjustable
Front rotor160 mm
DisplayShimano Steps LCD
HeadlightBattery (40 lux)
CarriersFront & rear MIK HD
Max weight170 kg total

Gains over Esprit C7

  • Tool-free adjustable stem (vs tool needed)
  • Front carrier added — MIK HD system
  • 170 kg total weight rating (child seat ready)
  • Double kickstand & steering lock
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Fork suspension Gazelle Paris C7 Low-Step

Paris C7

£2,199

"I want the Bosch Smart System, a suspension fork and a proper colour display."

MotorBosch Active Line
Torque40 Nm
BatteryIntegrated in carrier
GearsShimano Nexus 7
Fork50 mm suspension
Seatpost susp.No
StemAdjustable (tool needed)
Front rotor180 mm (vs 160 mm)
DisplayBosch Purion 200 (colour)
Headlight30 lux
CarrierMIK rear
Weight24.7 kg

Gains over Esprit C7

  • Bosch Smart System motor — better ecosystem & app connectivity
  • Battery integrated in carrier — tidier look, lower frame weight
  • 50 mm suspension fork — absorbs road vibration
  • 180 mm front rotor — stronger braking
  • Bosch Purion 200 colour display
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Mid-range — more comfort & refinement

Full suspension Gazelle Paris C7+ Low-Step

Paris C7+

£2,399

"I want full suspension and a stronger motor for longer, more demanding rides."

MotorBosch Active Line Plus
Torque50 Nm (+25%)
BatteryIntegrated in carrier
GearsShimano Nexus 7
Fork50 mm suspension
Seatpost susp.Yes
StemTool-free (Gazelle Switch)
Front rotor180 mm
DisplayBosch Purion 200 (colour)
Headlight30 lux
CarrierMIK rear
Weight24.8 kg

Gains over Esprit C7

  • Bosch Active Line Plus — 50 Nm vs 40 Nm
  • Suspension fork + seatpost — full-body comfort
  • Tool-free Gazelle Switch stem — adjust on the fly
  • Battery in carrier, 180 mm rotor, colour display
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Low step-through Gazelle Orange C8 Low-Step

Orange C8 Low-Step

£2,599

"Mounting and dismounting easily is essential — I also want 8 gears and full suspension."

MotorBosch Active Line Plus
Torque50 Nm (+25%)
BatteryIntegrated in carrier
GearsShimano Nexus 8 (widest range)
Fork50 mm suspension
Seatpost susp.Yes
StemTool-free adjustable
Front rotor180 mm
DisplayBosch Purion 200 (colour)
Headlight50 lux (Trelock Veo)
Wheel size26″ — lower standover
Weight23.3 kg

Gains over Esprit C7

  • 26″ wheels — genuinely lower step-through height
  • 8-speed hub — extra low gear for steep climbs
  • 50 Nm motor, full suspension (fork + seatpost)
  • 50 lux headlight vs 20 lux on Esprit C7
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Frame battery Gazelle Grenoble C7+ Low-Step

Grenoble C7+

£2,799

"I want full suspension and the battery in the frame for a lower centre of gravity and cleaner silhouette."

MotorBosch Active Line Plus
Torque50 Nm (+25%)
BatteryIntegrated in frame
GearsShimano Nexus 7
Fork50 mm suspension
Seatpost susp.Yes
StemTool-free (Gazelle Switch)
Front rotor180 mm
DisplayBosch Purion 200 (colour)
Headlight50 lux (Trelock Veo)
CarrierMIK HD rear (heavy-duty)
Weight24.2 kg

Gains over Orange C8 (key difference)

  • Battery in frame — lower centre of gravity, cleaner look
  • MIK HD carrier — rated for heavier loads than standard MIK
  • Hydro-formed frame — more refined construction
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Premium

Premium Gazelle Easyflow C7 Low-Step

Easyflow C7

£2,599

"I need to always reach the ground — and I want a smoother, quieter motor."

MotorShimano Steps E6100
Torque50 Nm — smoother, quieter
BatteryOn frame
GearsShimano Nexus 7
ForkRigid
Seatpost susp.No
StemTool-free (Gazelle Switch)
Front rotor160 mm
DisplayShimano Steps LCD
Headlight40 lux (Busch & Müller)
Wheel size20″ — feet always touch ground
ExtrasMirror + anti-slip pedals std.
Weight24.8 kg

What makes this special

  • E6100 motor — noticeably quieter and smoother starts than E5000
  • 20″ wheels — unique geometry ensures feet always reach the ground
  • Tool-free stem, Ergon GC10 grips, mirror all included
  • Busch & Müller lighting — quality step up from Esprit
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Top pick Gazelle Ultimate C5 Low-Step

Ultimate C5

£3,869

"I want the best motor, zero-maintenance drivetrain and the most capable display in the range."

MotorBosch Performance Line
Torque75 Nm (nearly double)
BatteryIntegrated in frame
GearsShimano Nexus 5
Fork75 mm suspension + lockout
Seatpost susp.No
StemAdjustable (tool needed)
Front rotor180 mm Magura MT-C4
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 (colour, GPS)
Headlight60 lux (Herrmans MR8)
DrivetrainGates belt — no oiling ever
CarrierMIK HD rear
Weight25.3 kg

What makes this the top pick

  • 75 Nm Bosch Performance Line — effortless on any hill
  • Gates CDN belt drive — maintenance-free, near-silent
  • 75 mm lockout fork — more travel, switch rigid on smooth roads
  • Kiox 300 — colour display with Bluetooth & GPS capability
  • 60 lux Herrmans headlight — best in range
  • Magura MT-C4 brakes — finest stopping power in the range
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Full comparison — all models vs Esprit C7

ModelPriceMotorTorqueBattery positionFork susp.SeatpostStemFront rotorDisplayHeadlight
Esprit C7 ★ ref£2,099Shimano E500040 NmOn frameTool160 mmSteps LCD20 lux
Bloom C7£2,349Shimano E500040 NmOn frameTool-free160 mmSteps LCD40 lux
Paris C7£2,199Bosch Active Line40 NmIn carrier50 mmTool180 mmPurion 20030 lux
Paris C7+£2,399Bosch AL Plus50 NmIn carrier50 mmYesTool-free180 mmPurion 20030 lux
Orange C8£2,599Bosch AL Plus50 NmIn carrier50 mmYesTool-free180 mmPurion 20050 lux
Grenoble C7+£2,799Bosch AL Plus50 NmIn frame50 mmYesTool-free180 mmPurion 20050 lux
Easyflow C7£2,599Shimano E610050 NmOn frameTool-free160 mmSteps LCD40 lux B&M
Ultimate C5£3,869Bosch Perf. Line75 Nm ★In frame ★75 mm lockout ★Tool180 mm Magura ★Kiox 300 ★60 lux ★

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 →