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GazelleChamonix S8
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Origin
The Chamonix occupies Gazelle's "active city" segment — faster and sportier than the Orange, but without an electric motor. Named after the famous Alpine resort, it pairs Gates CDN belt drive (carbon-toothed, oil-free) with the Shimano Alfine 8-speed hub for silky gear shifts in dress clothes without ever touching grease. Hydraulic disc brakes and a suspension fork complete the spec at under 19 kg.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium; integrated cables; 71.5° seat tube / 70.5° head tube; sporty city geometry
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Alfine 8-speed internally geared hub + Gates CDN carbon belt drive
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 160 mm rear
- Wheels
- 28" Dutch 19 double-walled aluminium rims; Shimano front hub with dynamo
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Gates CDN + Alfine 8: the quietest, cleanest drivetrain available on a non-electric city bike
- Hydraulic disc brakes give precise, all-weather stopping power rarely seen on city bikes in this weight class
- 19 kg with full fenders, rack, and dynamo lights is genuinely impressive — comparable to basic e-bikes stripped of accessories
−Weaknesses
- Alfine 8 shifting feels notchy compared to the stepless Enviolo CVT on higher Gazelle models
- No motor means it is less competitive on hilly Baltic or Scandinavian terrain versus e-bike alternatives
- Gates belt requires compatible Alfine-specific sprocket and tensioner — more expensive to service than a chain
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