Test 2016 1000 Euro road bikes: Bergamont Prime 6.0 - Bergamont Prime 6.0 on test

The classic 32-spoke wheels are now rarely seen on racing bikes, but they are very stable and can be repaired easily and cheaply if necessary. Coupled with the stiff frame, on which the rider sits relatively upright, the bike is also a recommendation for very heavy riders. The rest of the equipment is standard for the class with a well-functioning Tiagra groupset, robust 25-millimetre training tyres and fairly simple add-on parts that didn't cause any problems. It's a pity that the frame is only available in five rather coarsely graded sizes. If you're less well-trained but still want to ride longer climbs, you might want to consider buying a suitable sprocket set.

CONCLUSION Very heavy, but consistently robustly built bike with a comfortable design. Unfortunately only five sizes

OVERALL GRADE 2.5

Price 999 Euro
Weight 9.6 kilos
Info www.bergamont.com
available in specialised shops

Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1,767/525/70 grammes
Frame sizes** 50, 53, 55, 57, 60 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 575/575/200 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 600/390 mm/1.54 Shimano Tiagra drivetrain (50/34 t, BSA)
Brakes/gears Shimano Tiagra
Wheels/tyres (weights)**** Shimano Tiagra/Mavic CXP21/Schwalbe Durano Race Guard 25C (v/h: 1,428/1,907 grams)

*Weighed weights.
**Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
***Stack/reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement 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 a very upright riding position.
****Wheel weights including tyres, cassette, quick release/threaded axles and brake discs if applicable.

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