Gazelle has rolled out the Curb T9, a city-focused electric bike built around a Bosch hub motor, an integrated 360 Wh battery, and a fairly practical, no-nonsense spec sheet. In Germany, the bike is already showing up with some retailers at 2,400 euros, while customer deliveries are expected to start in October.
The Gazelle Curb T9 is aimed squarely at urban riders who want a clean-looking commuter e-bike rather than a trail machine. The formula is familiar because it works: keep the bike clean, keep the parts useful, and avoid pretending it wants to be anything other than a city bike.
Bosch hub motor and integrated battery
The Curb T9 uses a Bosch Hub Line motor mounted in the rear hub, with assistance rated at up to 45 Nm. Power comes from a 360 Wh battery built into the frame, which gives the bike a tidier look and a more unified structure. The catch is obvious: the battery is not removable, so charging means parking the bike close to a socket.
- Bosch Hub Line rear-hub motor
- Up to 45 Nm of torque
- 360 Wh battery integrated into the frame
- Battery is not removable
City-ready equipment, but no shortcuts off-road
Gazelle has outfitted the bike for everyday urban use with full-length mudguards, a lock, and a rear kickstand. A rack is not part of the standard setup, so anyone planning commuter duty will need to add that separately. Safety is handled by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes on both wheels, while the drivetrain uses a 10-speed Shimano Cues transmission and CST city tires.
There is no suspension fork, which is less a flaw than a statement of intent. This is a bike for pavement, bike lanes, and calm city routes, not for anyone hoping to turn a commute into a detour through a gravel adventure park.
Gazelle Curb T9 price and availability
In Germany, the Gazelle Curb T9 is already listed by some retailers at 2,400 euros, with customer deliveries expected to begin in October. That puts it in familiar territory for mid-range commuter e-bikes, especially given the Bosch branding and integrated battery setup.
Bike makers keep leaning into integrated batteries and cleaner frame design because urban buyers increasingly want machines that look like finished products, not workshop projects. Gazelle is clearly betting that the Curb T9’s combination of Bosch power, modest battery size, and practical equipment will land better than a louder, heavier alternative.