Bergamont Horizon N7 CB Amsterdam creme

The "Horizon N7 CB Amsterdam cream" model from Bergamont, released in 2021, is a versatile and reliable trekking bike that is equally suited to urban use and longer tours. Priced at 699 EUR, it offers a solid specification and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from a lightweight AL-6061 tube set and has a 28-inch size. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 17 kg. The fork is a Suntour CR7 V with 40 mm of travel and adjustable preload, which provides extra comfort on uneven roads.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro V-brakes in combination with Tektro CL-330TS brake levers. The gear system consists of a Shimano Nexus SL-C3000 twist shifter with 7 speeds, enabling simple and reliable gear selection. The drivetrain comprises a KMC Z610 chain with an anti-rust coating, an Alloy City crankset with 38 teeth and a Shimano 19-tooth sprocket.

Lighting is provided by an Axa Compactline front light with 20 lux and a parking light, as well as a Trelock LS613 Duo Flat rear light with LED technology and a parking light. The pedals are Trekking KS pedals, which ensure a secure grip. The bottom bracket is a sealed bearing with a BSA thread, ensuring durability and low maintenance.

The handlebars are BGM Comp Riser handlebars with a 33-degree rise, complemented by BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is a BGM Comp Vario with a clamp diameter of 25.4 mm. The headset is semi-integrated and measures 1 1/8 inches.

The rims are BGM Comp X2 with CNC-machined brake flanges and 36 spoke holes, whilst the tyres are Schwalbe Road Cruiser with Kevlarguard and reflective strips, providing additional safety and puncture protection. The hubs consist of a Shimano DH-C3000 hub dynamo at the front and a Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7 coaster brake at the rear. The spokes are made of black steel.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Milo, specially designed for women, and the seatpost is a Post Moderne PM-780E suspension seatpost, which offers additional comfort. Mudguards from SKS with stainless steel struts protect against dirt and water. A Hesling Cambio chain guard protects clothing from dirt, whilst the Atran kickstand ensures the bike stands securely. The luggage rack is a BGM Trekking aluminium rack with the Racktime Snapit system and integrated mudguard mounts.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 389 mm, a stack of 623 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 585 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 72 degrees. The head tube is 150 mm long, the chainstay length is 455 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm. The fork offset is 42 mm, the top tube height is 515 mm and the fork installation height is 464 mm. The bike’s wheelbase is 1089 mm.

Overall, the ‘Horizon N7 CB Amsterdam cream’ from Bergamont offers a balanced combination of comfort, reliability and functionality at an attractive price.