Bergamont Contrail 8 dirty orange/black

The "Contrail 8 dirty orange/black" model from Bergamont, released in 2020, combines high-quality materials and advanced technology for discerning mountain bike enthusiasts. Priced at 2,599 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The frame is constructed from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and features 130 mm of suspension travel, ensuring optimum damping and control. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion for challenging trails.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420) with 4-piston calipers and SM-RT64 rotors, each with a diameter of 180 mm at both the front and rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano (BL-MT401) and provide precise and reliable braking power.

The gear system is fitted with the Shimano Deore XT series. The RD-M8100 Shadow Plus rear derailleur and the SL-M8100 Rapidfire Plus shifter offer a 1x12-speed drivetrain, enabling a wide range of gear ratios. The crankset is a Shimano SLX FC-M7100 with a 32-tooth chainring, whilst the cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100 with a 10–51-tooth range. The drivetrain is completed by the Shimano SLX CN-M7100 chain.

Front suspension is provided by a Marzocchi Z2 fork with 130 mm of travel, whilst the rear shock is a Manitou McLeod with Incremental Platform Adjustment and rebound damping, also offering 130 mm of travel. This ensures excellent shock absorption and riding comfort.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-71, press-fit, and the handlebars are Syncros Hixon 2.0 mini riser handlebars with a height of 12 mm and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips, and the stem is a Syncros FL2.0 with an angle of +/-6°. The headset is a BGM F13-X, semi-integrated and tapered.

The rims are Alex EXR 30, disc, eyeleted and 30 mm wide. The tyres are Maxxis Forekaster 3C-EXO, folding, tubeless-ready, sized 29x2.35" and with a TPI of 120. The hubs are a Shimano HB-MT400 at the front and a Shimano FH-MT510 at the rear, both Centre Lock disc hubs with 15x110 mm axles at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The spokes are made of stainless steel, double-butted and black.

The saddle is a Syncros XM2.5 and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 2.5 dropper post with a 150 mm adjustment range (125 mm on frame size ‘S’).

Overall, the 2020 Bergamont Contrail 8 in dirty orange/black offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, ideal for passionate mountain bikers.