Bergamont Horizon 9 Lady

The “Horizon 9 Lady” model from the “Bergamont” brand, released in 2021, stands out for its high-quality components and well-thought-out design. Priced at 1,599 EUR, this trekking bike offers good value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and has a 28-inch size. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg, whilst the maximum load capacity is 130 kg. The frame geometry includes a seat tube length of 415 mm, a top tube length of 580 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees and a seat tube angle of 73 degrees. Further geometric data includes a head tube length of 130 mm, a chainstay length of 455 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a top tube height of 688 mm, a fork installation height of 464 mm and a wheelbase of 1089 mm. The reach is 395 mm and the stack is 607 mm.

The brakes are Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes (BR-M6000) with SM-RT54 rotors (180/160 mm), operated by Shimano Deore brake levers (BL-T6000). The gear system is also high-quality and consists of a Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur (RD-T8000, Shadow) with matching shift levers (SL-T8000, 3x10-speed, Rapidfire Plus shifters) and a Shimano Deore XT front derailleur (FD-T8000). In total, the rider has 30 gears at their disposal.

The fork on the “Horizon 9 Lady” is a Suntour NRX D Air LO with 63 mm of travel and a lockout function. Lighting is provided by a B&M IQ-XS N Plus front light with 70 lux and an LED parking light, as well as a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus rear light with an LED parking light. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT800 (BSA), whilst the crankset is a Shimano Deore XT (FC-T8000) with 48/36/26 teeth and a chain guard. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG50 with a range of 11–36 teeth, and the drivetrain uses a Shimano CN-HG54 chain.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 15-degree rise, fitted with Ergon GP10 grips. The stem is a BGM Pro Multi-Position stem with a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 10 degrees/25 degrees. The headset is a BGM Comp A-Headset, semi-integrated, with a size of 1 1/8 inches.

The rims are BGM Pro X15 Disc with 32 holes and the tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Racer with Raceguard and reflective strips, size 40-622. The hubs consist of a Shutter Precision hub dynamo (SP PL-8) at the front and a Shimano Deore XT hub (FH-M8000) at the rear; both are Centre Lock disc hubs with quick-release skewers. The spokes are made of black stainless steel.

The saddle is an Ergon ST10 and the seatpost is a Post Moderne PM-780E suspension seatpost. The mudguards are by SKS with stainless steel struts, and an Atran model serves as the kickstand. The luggage rack is a Racktime/BGM Trekking Pro with integrated mudguard mounts.

In summary, the 2021 ‘Horizon 9 Lady’ from Bergamont offers a comprehensive and high-quality specification that is suitable for both everyday use and longer tours.