Bergamont E-Cargoville LJ Expert

The 2021 "E-Cargoville LJ Expert" from Bergamont is a versatile and robust electric cargo bike designed for transporting heavy loads. It is priced at EUR 4,599 and offers an impressive combination of performance, stability and comfort.

The bike’s frame is made from a lightweight AL-6061 tube set and is available in a 20/26-inch size. The load platform measures 70x45/50x45 cm (LxW), providing ample space for various loads. The maximum permissible weight is 220 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 29 kg.

For the brakes, Bergamont has opted for the Magura CMe5, a hydraulic disc brake with 4-piston calipers and MDR-C rotors, each with a diameter of 180 mm. The brake levers are also from Magura CMe5 and ensure reliable braking performance. The gear lever is an Enviolo Controller, which enables continuously variable gear shifting.

The fork is a reinforced BGM Cargo rigid fork, specifically designed for heavy loads. Lighting is provided by a B&M IQ-XS front light with 70 lux, which was developed specifically for e-bikes, and a B&M Bergamont Special LED rear light integrated into the mudguard.

The bottom bracket is a Bosch Isis model, whilst the crankset is an FSA CK-320 with 38 teeth. The chainring is an Enviolo with 20 teeth, and the drivetrain uses a KMC Z1eHX Wide EPT chain. The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 15-degree rise and a height of 5 mm. The grips are Ergon GP10s, which provide extra comfort.

The stem is adjustable and is also from BGM Cargo. The headset consists of a Cane Creek Visco-Set A-Headset, which is semi-integrated and tapered at the fork, and an FSA IS-3E A-Headset in the head tube. The rims are Ryde Andra 40 Disc, and the tyres are Schwalbe Super Moto-X Greenguard in sizes 62-406 at the front and 62-559 at the rear.

The front hub is a BGM Pro Cargo with a 6-hole disc and a 15x100 mm axle, whilst the rear hub is an Enviolo Cargo with a 6-hole disc. The spokes are Sapim Leader. The saddle is an Ergon ST10, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost.

The bike is fitted with special mudguards made from an aluminium alloy and features a BGM custom Cargo centre-mounted kickstand with two legs for added stability when loading and unloading.

The motor is a fourth-generation Bosch Drive Unit Cargo Line with an output of 250 W and a voltage of 36 V, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery is also from Bosch: a 36 V Li-ion PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a Bosch Kiox.

The bike’s geometry has the following dimensions: reach of 390 mm, stack of 558 mm, seat tube length of 465 mm, top tube length of 582 mm, head tube angle of 68 degrees, seat tube angle of 71 degrees, head tube length of 125 mm, chainstay length of 468 mm, bottom bracket drop of 65 mm, fork offset of 46 mm, standover height of 436 mm, fork installation height of 331 mm and a wheelbase of 18352035 mm.

In summary, the “E-Cargoville LJ Expert” offers a well-thought-out combination of stability, performance and comfort, making it an excellent choice for transporting heavy loads.