The Gazelle Paris C7+ HMB is a comfort-focused Dutch city e-bike designed for commuting, leisure rides, and everyday transport. It has an upright riding position, step-through or high-step frame options, suspension for rough roads, and low-maintenance hub gears. The emphasis is on smooth, relaxed riding rather than sporty performance.
Main highlights
- Upright comfort geometry
- 7-speed Shimano Nexus internal hub gears
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Front suspension fork + sprung seatpost
- Adjustable handlebar stem
- Integrated rear rack and lights
Bosch components on this bike
The Paris C7+ HMB uses the newer Bosch Smart System platform. Specifically, it includes:
| Component | Bosch part |
|---|---|
| Motor | Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive |
| Torque | 50 Nm |
| Battery | Bosch rear rack battery (400 Wh or 500 Wh options) |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 colour LCD |
| Charger | Bosch Compact Charger 2A |
| System | Bosch Smart System |
| Assist modes | Eco, Tour, Auto, Turbo |
| Walk assist | Yes |
What the Bosch system feels like
The Active Line Plus motor is tuned for natural, quiet assistance rather than aggressive acceleration. It’s especially good for:
- flat to moderately hilly riding
- urban commuting
- relaxed weekend rides
- stop/start city traffic
The 50 Nm torque is enough for most city hills and headwinds, but it is not as powerful as Bosch Performance Line motors used on sportier or hill-focused e-bikes.
Other key specs
- 28" wheels
- Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus tyres
- Tektro hydraulic disc brakes
- Aluminium frame
- Max assist speed: 25 km/h (UK/EU legal limit)
- Battery removable from rear rack for charging