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Gazelle is the most common Dutch bike brand on Marktplaats, and a used one is usually a safe buy because they last and every bike shop can fix them. Expect to pay about EUR 150-350 for a good non-electric city bike and EUR 800-1800 for a recent e-bike, depending on model, age and battery.
Gazelle uses model names for years, so check the year too. A few names to know:
Gazelle names often end in a code. C7 or C8 means a Shimano Nexus hub with 7 or 8 gears, and HMB means hydraulic rim brakes (Magura). A plus sign or 'HMB Elite' usually marks an electric version. Frame sizes are in cm, typically 46, 49, 53, 57 and 61. If you are 1.70 m, 53 is a common pick on a ladies frame, 57 on a gents frame.
The year is often on a sticker or can be found with the frame number at a Gazelle dealer. Sellers sometimes guess, so a 'recent' bike might be eight years old.
Most Gazelle e-bikes from the last several years use a Bosch motor (Active Line or Performance Line), either in the middle or in the front hub on cheaper models. Bosch parts and diagnosis are widely available, which is a big reason Gazelle e-bikes hold their value. Older Gazelle e-bikes can have systems where parts are harder to find, so be more careful with anything around ten years old.
A new battery for a Bosch system costs several hundred euro. Ask the seller how far it goes on one charge and how many charge cycles it has had. A Gazelle dealer can read out cycles and capacity with the Bosch diagnostic tool, so offer to meet at a shop if the bike is expensive.
Gazelles hold value well, so a 'too good' price on a recent e-bike is a warning sign, not luck. The better deals are older non-electric bikes from people who switched to an e-bike, and e-bikes sold with a weaker battery at an honest discount. If you want a specific model and size, describing it in plain words on vindje.com (say, an Orange C7 in 57 cm under 300 euro) saves opening dozens of listings that just say Gazelle fiets.
Avoid paying near-new prices for an e-bike without a receipt, and don't let a shiny frame distract you from a tired battery. Dealers sell used Gazelle e-bikes with a battery check and warranty, which is the fair benchmark.
| Item | Typical asking price |
|---|---|
| Gazelle Tour Populair (classic) | EUR 150-350 |
| Gazelle Chamonix or Esprit, non-electric | EUR 100-250 |
| Gazelle Orange C7, non-electric | EUR 180-350 |
| Gazelle Arroyo or Grenoble e-bike, 3-6 years old | EUR 900-1800 |
| Older Gazelle e-bike, 8+ years | EUR 300-700 |
Rough Marktplaats asking prices in the Netherlands. Condition, age and season move them a lot.
Describe what you want in your own words and vindje.com searches Marktplaats in Dutch, then reads every listing and keeps only the real matches. For example:
Gazelle Orange C7 or Chamonix, gents frame 57 cm, non-electric, good brakes, under 300 euro, within 15 kmSearch Marktplaats like this
Usually yes. They are built to last, parts are easy to get, and any Dutch bike shop can service one.
A 3 to 6 year old Arroyo or Grenoble usually sells for about EUR 900-1800. The battery condition matters more than the paint.
It means a Shimano Nexus hub with 7 gears. C8 is 8 gears, and HMB means hydraulic rim brakes.
A Gazelle dealer can look up the year with the frame number. Some bikes also have the year on a sticker on the frame.