Bergamont Hans-E: A compact e-bike with potential – the Bergamont Hans-E put to the test

Georg Bleicher

· 29.02.2024

Handy: Folding pedals should really be standard on compact bikes.

A real space-saver: the Hans-E stands upright on the support.

More maintenance-intensive than a hub gear system: the derailleur system.

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The Bergamont Hans-E is a new compact city bike that promises plenty of potential for carrying loads and saving space. Our test shows how it makes the most of this.

The Bergamont Hans-E has a distinctive design: a trapezoidal frame rather than a conventional cross-section frame, combined with high-riser handlebars, gives it an unusual look. The frame is neatly finished and, together with the black engine casing, emphasises its own unique style.

At the front and rear, the racks create a real sense of practicality, which is further enhanced by the numerous screw-in eyelets dotted all over the bike. So there are plenty of transport options! However, the permissible system weight is only 130 kilograms. If you add the Bergamont Hans-E’s own weight and the maximum load on the front luggage racks of 10 and, taking 20 kilos off the back, that left a good 70 kilograms for myself.

It’s even more compact and practical when it comes to tidying away: the Hans-E can be parked on the luggage rack. Incidentally, this is the only way to remove the battery from the down tube. Unfortunately, it’s rather fiddly to secure it back in the tube properly. Fortunately, you can also charge it internally via an easily accessible socket on the top tube.

Photo: Horst FadelA real space-saver: the Bergamont Hans-E stands upright on the carrier.

The ‘one size fits all’ principle applies here too, even though you sit upright and comfortably throughout. You can only expect a springy ride from the thick tyres, whilst the ergonomics of the handlebars are certainly impressive. The handling of this little bike from St Pauli: a very confident ride, good straight-line stability and balanced cornering. The Bosch Performance Line responds smoothly and operates dynamically, but doesn’t quite harmonise with the derailleur: there’s a clicking noise in the gears when the Tiagra changes sprockets.

We liked the steering stop integrated into the head tube, but were less keen on the centre stand, which makes manoeuvring difficult, and the quick-release axle – a thru-axle would be a better option here. The Bergamont Hans-E also features a Speedlifter Twist for quick adjustment to suit all riders and, together with the folding pedals, ensures a slim storage profile. At 3,599 euros, it’s a real bargain for a concept that’s largely well-rounded.

Conclusion on the Bergamont Hans-E compact e-bike

The Hans-E is a compact city bike with great potential for compactness, transport and space-saving. It would have been nice to have hub gears – though that would probably no longer be feasible at this price. Caution: keep an eye on the load capacity! – Georg Bleicher, test editor

>> Small e-bikes that pack a punch: You can find a review of five other compact bikes here.