Weighing just 6.7 kilos, the black and gold "Dolce MGN" is well on track and also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of stiffness. The only thing that would be desirable is a little more suspension comfort on the saddle, otherwise there is hardly anything left to be desired. The equipment comes from a modular programme that Bergamont only offers for this model. SRAM's lightweight "Red" groupset impresses in combination with the tried and tested "Ksyrium SL" wheels. The brakes are powerful and easy to modulate, but were notable for their slight squealing. The chainring gradation of 52/36 teeth is unusual - a compromise between standard and compact drivetrains. The Fizik "Arione" saddle with carbon struts and the leather-like handlebar tape round off the high-quality impression. In practice, we liked the agile steering behaviour and the high steering precision on fast rides.
Order/Info: Bergamont, phone 040/432843-0, www.bergamont.de
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing*: 1,036/357/72 g
Frame sizes**: 50, 53, 56, 59, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle: 73°/73.5°
Seat / top / head tube: 525/565/172 mm
Wheelbase/caster: 995/53 mm
Stack/reach***: 578/391 mm
EQUIPMENT
Fork: Bergamont
Steering bearing: FSA, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/
drivetrain/bottom bracket: SRAM Red (52/36 t.)
Wheels/ tyres: Mavic Ksyrium SL/Continental GP 4000S
Handlebar/stem: Syntace Race Carbon/-F119
Saddle/post: Fizik Arione CX/Syntace P6 Carbon (31.6 mm)
*weighted weights; **manufacturer's specification; test frame size greased; ***stack/reach: projected vertical or horizontal dimension from centre of bottom bracket to top edge of headset cap
