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The Grandurance gravel bike is one of the most successful models from the Hamburg-based brand, which has been operating under the Scott umbrella since 2015. The current version is available in four variants equipped for everyday use. The one shown RD 7 is the highest quality with an aluminium frame and the only one with modern thru-axles - the cheaper ones still come with outdated quick-releases. With a solid Shimano 105 drivetrain, Schwalbes G-One tyres, a Shimano hub dynamo and a sturdy Racktime luggage rack, the bike initially promises a lot of performance for the money. However, disillusionment sets in when the bike is lifted: At 13.4 kilograms, it is by far the heaviest bike in the test field. The weight is hidden in the heavy wheels and the extremely stable frame.
The aluminium fork is also a weight driver; all competitors offer full carbon forks and can thus save a few hundred grams. The high weight remains the biggest weakness in the test, but apart from that the bike proves to be a functional and reliable companion. The frame provides an upright riding position, which is reinforced by the short 80-millimetre stem. The handling is extremely good-natured and directionally accurate, and even when heavily loaded, the suspension is unlikely to be rattled on descents.
Bergamont Grandurance: For long, tarmac journeys
Despite the all-terrain tyres, the bike's favourite terrain tends to be asphalt, and the gearing of the road bike drive alone prevents overly difficult off-road tours. Even on long tarmac climbs, less experienced riders might have problems with the tight gears; smaller chainrings would fit better into the concept.
Apart from that, the Bergamont is also recommended for long journeys, as it has additional eyelets for attaching small bags or toolboxes. Bottle cages or pannier racks can also be attached to three eyelets on each side of the fork. There is a large selection of bags, boxes and baskets to click into place on the pannier rack, which is elegantly supported by the mudguard. Those with a bigger budget should take a look at the top-of-the-range RD Elite version with carbon frame. Although it costs considerably more at just under 3600 euros, it weighs two kilograms less and also offers more suitable gear ratios with the GRX gravel groupset.
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Bergamont Grandurance: Info & test grade
- Price: 2299 Euro >> available here
- Weight of complete wheel: 13.4 kilos
- Frame sizes: 49, 52, 55, 58, 61 (test size bolded)
- TOUR grade: 2,8
Geometry
- Seat/top/head tube: 496/560/162 millimetres
- Stack/Reach/STR: 620/390 millimetres/1.59
- Stack+/Reach+/STR+: 670/555 millimetres/1.21
- Wheelbase/caster: 1070/71 millimetres
Equipment
- Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 (2x11; 50/34, 11-34 t.) | Shimano 105 (2x11; 50/34, 11-34 t.) Grade: 2.5
- Brakes: Shimano 105 (160/160 mm) | Grade: 2.5
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-One Allround 40 mm (eff.: 38 mm) | Grade: 1.5
- Impellers/Dyn: Shining DB-T 260/Shimano DH-UR 705
- Impeller weights: 2128/2468 grams (front/rear)
Advantages and disadvantages
- Plus: Extremely stable ride, high-quality equipment, fastening options for luggage
- Minus: Tight transmission, relatively heavy
Jens Klötzer
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