Royal Dutch Gazelle North America Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 39 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, often praising the exceptional overall quality. Customers frequently mention that the bicycles are exceptionally comfortable, remarkably stable during rides, and feature a smooth, premium build. People truly appreciate the intuitive design features and the powerful motor systems that make daily riding an absolute pleasure. Some reviewers were not happy with certain physical design details, noting that specific components like the saddle comfort, rear rack placement, or adjustable seat options lacked ideal customization. Others also noted specific frustrations experienced upon delivery, such as visible factory finish seams, dealer assembly oversight, or confusing app activation procedures.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a Gazelle Ultimate T10 mid for my wife. We didn't know what to expect, as we were buying this bike based on test rides with Treks that had the same Bosch mid-motor and liked the way they ope... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I greatly enjoy riding my Gazelle Tour Populair. With the emphasis of my cycling now geared more towards relaxed touring, my Gazelle more than fits the bill. Its upright posture is much more comfora... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased an Avignon late October. Really appreciate the ease of riding this bike provides. Love the upright positioning. I wish the saddle was a bit more cushy though. I will make an upgrade on t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm thoroughly enjoying my Gazelle bike whether on flats or hills it is stable, comfortable and allows me to ride places I wouldn't have been able to go before. I have to constantly pedal which allow... See more



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For more than 125 years Royal Dutch Gazelle has produced the highest-quality, most comfortable, lightweight bikes possible. Our focus on thoughtful design and technical innovation are inspired by our love of cycling, and a belief that bicycles should be a part of daily life. Our bikes feature low step-through frames to allow easy use by everyone, powerful and reliable mid-drive motors to get you where you need to go, and come complete with everything you need such as fenders, racks, lights, bells, locks and kickstands. Here at Gazelle, we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the ride, because Nothing rides like a Gazelle.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So so happy with the e- bike

So so happy with the e- bike. It’s taken a bit of time to get used to working g the gears and settings but am so happy with it and find I am getting in my bike to do errands as opposed to getting in the car. A big plus

30 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cycling Comfort

I greatly enjoy riding my Gazelle Tour Populair. With the emphasis of my cycling now geared more towards relaxed touring, my Gazelle more than fits the bill. Its upright posture is much more comforable than the road bikes I've ridden in the past. And its sturdy construction promises years of cycling enjoyment.

6 May 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor paint with no quality control or care

This review is solely based on fit and finish as the two bikes in question only have 12 km on them. First bike, Arroyo C5 that has a less than desirable finish on the inner mono fork. It appears the factory did not smooth the material out before paint as visible seams are present. Having said that, all such models with a mono shock seem to have the same issue.
The rear plastic fender also is deformed (not due to
transport).
The second bike, Ultimate 380 smart system has a paint blister on the dual suspension fork that is approximately 5mm in diameter.
For a company that boasts about a world class paint facility, they have clearly dropped the ball in more ways than one.
What's interesting is I had previously purchased the Ultimate 380 (non smart system) but also had a paint issue with burnishing not only on 1 bike but 2. This was witnessed at the dealer right out of the box. I thought I could solve the issue by up selling myself to the tune of $1,900, but sadly no such luck.
One would think such deficiencies would be caught after paint or perhaps final inspection before being boxed and sent out.
I would suggest anyone interested in the Gazelle line, take a hard look at the bike before finalizing the transaction.
In my opinion, if you're looking for a tier 1 e bike, consider Riese and Muller. A bit more expensive, but true craftmanship and quality is visible throughout their entire line.

17 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate C38 is truly an ultimate bike

I have been waiting more than a decade to finally get a Dutch bicycle, and I am extremely pleased with this bike! This is my first bicycle with a 57cm frame. I am 6’3” so it is more comfortable than any other bike I have had, it makes a tremendous difference! The build quality of this bicycle is obvious while riding, it is very stable at high speed. Although so far I have only gotten it to 26.6mph on flat pavement. I had an auxiliary battery added for extra range, riding 30 miles seems to have used almost no power at all as shown on the speedometer. I will probably be able to ride 200 miles without recharging. I have been as excited about this bike as a young kid getting their first bike! Thank you to Gazelle for an amazing ride!

16 April 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Arroyo 380

The dealer that I bought the bike from was helpful and very knowledgeable. The company reps in the US very also helpful. There are many things I absolutely love about this bike; the way it rides and handles, the design overall, the looks of the bike and the safety theft features. The one an only thing I am disappointed with is that I wanted a bike that had a drop seat on it. This bike does not and it does not have the option to add one. After purchasing it and riding it, I am concerned. As a senior this would be a nice feature to have. I dont get down easily from the correct height I should be riding it at.

26 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This bike is just right for me

This bike is just right for me. It's not made for heavy duty riding and that's fine. I'm retired, so I love the step-thru, the weight, & the size. It's a lovely little touring bike.

22 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Pleasure to Ride

I just love my Gazelle. I purchased in September and look forward to ride every day, mostly for exercise and to enjoy the ambience of our local environment. It is an exceptionally well built machine, smooth and comfortable. I wish I had been introduced sooner!

20 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a Gazelle Ultimate T10 mid for my wife!

I bought a Gazelle Ultimate T10 mid for my wife. We didn't know what to expect, as we were buying this bike based on test rides with Treks that had the same Bosch mid-motor and liked the way they operated. With something like 150+ new eBike manufacturers out there we were concerned about the expected company failures and merges that will take place as the industry consolidates. We wanted to buy from an established manufacturer, and that led us to Gazelle. The bike arrived, I put it together, and it went out for a test ride. My wife raved about how it handled, how smooth the ride was, and how the mid-motor adding to her pedaling action without jerking. I took it out for a ride and totally agree. This Gazelle is probably the nicest bike I've ever ridden. The fit and finish is great, the ride is great, the motor is great - I recommend this bike!

9 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb. Better than expected.

Now that I own a Gazelle T9, I’m able to see up close how beautifully built it is. The welds are smooth, the paint quality is like a Rolls Royce. But most of all it’s wonderful to ride. It fits me perfectly and feels as natural as riding a traditional bike — without the work! It’s so much fun.

27 November 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Avignon a wonderful bike!

Purchased an Avignon late October. Really appreciate the ease of riding this bike provides. Love the upright positioning. I wish the saddle was a bit more cushy though. I will make an upgrade on this in the future. Solid bike.

1 November 2025
Unprompted review

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