Bergamont E-Horizon FS Elite Speed

The 2022 E-Horizon FS Elite Speed from Bergamont is a high-quality e-bike designed for discerning riders. It is priced at 5,599 EUR and stands out thanks to its well-thought-out features and high-performance technology. The frame is constructed from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set, ensuring stability and low weight. With its 28-inch wheels and 80 mm of suspension travel, the bike offers both comfort and robustness. The maximum load capacity is 140 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 26 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Magura hydraulic disc brakes: the MT5e model at the front and the MT4e model at the rear. The brake levers are also by Magura and feature a 3-finger lever with a ball-end and a brake light switch. The derailleur is a Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100 with Shadow Plus technology, controlled via a Shimano Deore SL-M6100 shifter. This combination offers precise and reliable 1x12-speed shifting.

The suspension fork is a Suntour Mobie 45 Air with 100 mm of travel and a 15x100 mm axle. The rear shock is a Suntour UNAir R8 with 80 mm of travel and a lockout function. Optimal visibility is ensured by the B&M IQ-X-E front light with 150 lux and the B&M LED rear light with brake light function. The pedals are made from a Syncros trekking alloy.

Power is provided by a fourth-generation Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line Speed motor with an output of 250 W and a voltage of 36 V. This motor provides assistance up to a speed of 45 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh, which is charged via a Bosch Standard Charger with 4A. The display is a Bosch Kiox, which clearly shows all the key information.

The bottom bracket is a Bosch Isis, whilst the crankset is an FSA CK-320 with 38 teeth. The cassette is from Shimano Deore and offers a gear range of 10–51 teeth. The drivetrain is completed by a KMC e12S chain. The handlebars are BGM Pro Riserbars with a 15° backsweep and a 5 mm rise; the grips are Ergon GP10. The stem is adjustable and incorporates the Kiox display.

The wheels consist of Ryde Rival 23 Disc rims with eyelets; the tyres are Schwalbe Hurricane Addix with reflective stripes, size 57-622. The hubs are a Shimano HB-MT400 at the front and a Shimano FH-MT410-B at the rear, both with CentreLock disc mounts. The spokes are Sapim Leader.

The saddle is an Ergon ST10, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost. The mudguards are Racktime Wingee, the kickstand is by Syncros and the luggage rack uses the Racktime/BGM Snapit 2.0 system.

Overall, the Bergamont E-Horizon FS Elite Speed offers an impressive combination of performance, comfort and functionality, ideal for long tours and challenging rides in urban environments.