Bergamont E-Contrail Expert dirty orange/black

The “E-Contrail Expert dirty orange/black” model from Bergamont, released in 2020, is a high-quality e-mountain bike characterised by its advanced technology and robust construction. The price for this model is 4,799 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from an ultra-light AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 29-inch wheels. It features an integrated PowerTube battery and offers 130 mm of suspension travel, ensuring a comfortable ride over uneven terrain. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, model BR-MT420, with 4-piston calipers and SM-RT30 rotors at the front and rear, each with a diameter of 203 mm. The brake levers are also from Shimano, model BL-MT401, and offer reliable control and safety.

The gear system consists of a Shimano SLX rear derailleur, model RD-M7100 Shadow Plus, and a Shimano SLX shifter, model SL-M7100, which enables 1x12-speed shifting. The cassette is also a Shimano SLX, model CS-M7100, with a range of 10–51 teeth. The drivetrain is complemented by a Shimano SLX chain, model CN-M7100.

Suspension is provided by a Marzocchi Z2 fork with 130 mm of travel and a 15x110 mm axle, as well as a RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock with rebound adjustment and 130 mm of travel. The bottom bracket is a Bosch Isis, and the crankset consists of a combination of an FSA CK-320 and a Shimano CRE80-12 with 34 teeth and a length of 165 mm.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 2.0 mini riser handlebars with a height of 12 mm and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Ergon GA20, and the stem is a Syncros FL2.0 with an angle of +/-6°. The headset is a semi-integrated BGM F13-X A-Headset with a tapered design.

The rims are Alex EXR 30 Disc rims with a width of 30 mm, and the tyres are Maxxis Rekon folding tyres, tubeless-ready, measuring 29x2.60" and featuring a 3C-EXO+ rubber compound. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-MT400 at the front and the FH-MT510 at the rear, both featuring CentreLock disc mounts and axles measuring 15x110 mm and 12x148 mm respectively. The spokes are Sapim Leader.

The saddle is an Ergon SM10 E-Mountain model and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 2.5 dropper post with a handlebar remote and an adjustment range of 150 mm (125 mm for frame size ‘S’).

Power is provided by a fourth-generation Bosch Performance Line CX Cruise motor with an output of 250 W at 36 V and assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a Bosch Purion.

In summary, the 2020 Bergamont E-Contrail Expert in dirty orange/black offers an impressive combination of performance, comfort and state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal companion for discerning e-mountain bikers.