Gazelle Ultimate T10+ vs Ride1Up TrailRush

The Gazelle Ultimate T10+ is the better city and commuter bike: a low-step frame, integrated 625Wh battery, fenders-ready 28-inch setup and a 60-mile tour range make daily errands and wet-weather riding easy. The Ride1Up TrailRush is the better trail bike: a Brose mid-drive with 90Nm, a 120mm RockShox air fork, a dropper post and Class 3 assist to 28 mph give it real off-road capability the Gazelle lacks. Build quality is solid on both, but owners of the TrailRush report a bent chainring and range dropping to about 20 miles in Boost, while the Gazelle is heavier and slower at 20 mph.

• Choose the Gazelle Ultimate T10+ if you want a low-step, weather-ready city bike with a big integrated battery and long range for commuting and errands.
• Choose the Ride1Up TrailRush if you want a hardtail eMTB with a torquey Brose mid-drive, air fork and dropper post for trails and steep climbs.