With the Prime 6.4, the Hamburg-based brand is launching a heavy, functionally reliable racer. The mega-stiff aluminium frame alone contributes a good two kilos - without the fork - to the total weight of 9.4 kilos. But there is nothing more to criticise about the bike. The fairly wide saddle is comfortable and the frame geometry supports a relatively upright riding position. The 105 gears from Shimano harmonise well with the FSA crankset, which, however, looks less valuable than the 105. 25 millimetre wide Durano S tyres from Schwalbe roll easily and provide noticeable cushioning thanks to their volume. The long wheelbase in combination with the high riding stability guarantees reassuring directional stability.
Price 999 Euro
Weight 9.4 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.bergamont.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 2,017/446/111 grammes
Frame sizes*** 50, 53, 56, 59, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/72°
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/565/192 mm plus 10 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 586/385 mm/1.52
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R561
Circuit Shimano 105
Bottom bracket FSA Omega (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-R501/Schwalbe Durano S 25C
Handlebar/stem BGM/BGM
Saddle/post BGM/BGM (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach Projected vertical/horizontal dimension from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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