Bergamont E-Horizon N8 CB 500 Gent

The 2021 "E-Horizon N8 CB 500 Gent" model from Bergamont is a high-quality e-bike priced at EUR 2,799. The frame is made from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28-inch tyres, with the Bosch PowerTube battery integrated into the frame. The maximum permissible weight is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 25 kg.

Safety and control are ensured by Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with SM-RT10/SM-RT60C rotors, measuring 180 mm in diameter at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano and are designated BL-MT200. Gear changes are operated via a Shimano Nexus SL-C6000 twist shifter with 8 speeds.

The Suntour NEX E25 fork offers 63 mm of travel and contributes to a comfortable ride. For lighting, the e-bike is fitted with the Herrmans H-Black MR4 LED front light and the Herrmans H-Trace E LED rear light. The pedals are made of robust aluminium and are designed for trekking.

Power is provided by the third-generation Bosch Drive Unit Active Line Plus motor, with an output of 250 W and a voltage of 36 V, enabling a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The Bosch PowerTube battery has a capacity of 500 Wh. The display is the Bosch Purion model.

Further technical highlights include the FSA CK-200 crankset with 38 teeth, the Shimano rear sprocket with 20 teeth and the KMC Z1eHX Wide EPT chain. The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 15-degree bend and a height of 5 mm. The grips are ergonomically shaped BGM Comfort Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is adjustable and offers an angle range of 17 to 25 degrees.

The bike features Ryde Rival 23 rims, Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus tyres with reflective strips (47-622) and Shimano hubs with Centrelock disc quick-release mechanisms. The saddle is a Selle Royal Essenza Plus model, fitted to a BGM Pro seatpost. SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts, an SKS Chainbooster chain guard, an Atran kickstand and a Racktime/BGM Trekking Pro luggage rack with integrated mudguard mount complete the specification.

The frame geometry comprises a seat tube length of 455 mm, a top tube length of 595 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 130 mm, a chainstay length of 473 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 50 mm, a top tube height of 778 mm, a fork installation height of 469 mm and a wheelbase of 1125 mm. The reach is 404 mm and the stack is 606 mm.