Bergamont Grandurance RD 3 petrol

The 2021 ‘Grandurance RD 3 petrol’ model from Bergamont is a versatile and robust bicycle, suitable for both everyday use and longer rides. Priced at 999 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and has a 28-inch size. The maximum load capacity is 115 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 13 kg.

The brakes are Shimano BR-R317 mechanical disc brakes with SM-RT54 rotors, each with a diameter of 160 mm. The brake levers are also by Shimano, model Claris ST-R2000. The derailleur is a Shimano Claris RD-R2000 with a long cage and features 16 gears, operated via Shimano Claris ST-R2000 road bike shifters. The front derailleur is a Shimano Claris FD-R2000.

The Grandurance aluminium fork is fitted with a quick-release mechanism and mudguard mounts. Lighting is provided by a Herrmans H-Black MR4 LED front light and a Herrmans H-Trace Mini LED rear light, both with a parking light function. The bike is supplied without pedals.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-UN300 (BSA), and the crankset consists of a Shimano FC-RS2000 with 50/34 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG31-8 with a 12–34-tooth range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X8 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Creston 2.0 with a 10-degree flare, whilst the grips are BGM Race Grip-Tape anti-slip. The stem is a Syncros RR2.5 with an angle of +/- 6 degrees. The headset is a BGM F13-C A-Headset, semi-integrated and tapered.

The rims are Shining DB-T260 Disc, and the tyres are Schwalbe G-One Allround with Raceguard in size 35-622. The hubs consist of a Shimano DH-3D72 hub dynamo at the front and a BGM Pro hub at the rear, both CentreLock disc with quick-release mechanisms. The spokes are made from black stainless steel.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.5, and the seatpost is a Syncros 2.5. The bike is fitted with BGM Allroad mudguards (40 mm) and a Racktime / BGM Allroad Carrier with the SnapIt system.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 385 mm, a stack of 541 mm, a seat tube length of 475 mm and a top tube length of 530 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees and the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube length is 115 mm, the chainstay length 425 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm, the fork offset is 50 mm, the standover height is 740 mm, the fork installation height is 405 mm and the wheelbase is 1030 mm.

Overall, the Grandurance RD 3 petrol from Bergamont offers well-thought-out features and robust components at an attractive price, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of uses.