Bergamont E-Horizon Expert Wave aubergine

The "E-Horizon Expert Wave aubergine" model from Bergamont, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-bike available for €3,799. The frame consists of a 28-inch lite AL-6061 tube set and incorporates a PowerTube battery. The bike’s maximum permissible weight is 140 kg, whilst its unladen weight is 27 kg.

The E-Horizon Expert Wave’s braking system comprises Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT420) with 4-piston calipers and rotors measuring 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano (BL-M401). The Shimano Deore system is used for the gears, specifically the RD-M6100 Shadow Plus rear derailleur and the SL-M6100 Rapidfire Plus shifter with 12 speeds.

The suspension fork is a Suntour NEX E25 with 63 mm of travel. In terms of lighting, the e-bike is fitted with a B&M Dopp front light (30 lux LED, e-bike version) and a B&M Toplight 2 C rear light. The pedals are made of aluminium and are designed for trekking use.

The bottom bracket and crankset are from Bosch and FSA (CK-745, 38t) respectively. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100 with a range of 10–51t. Power is transmitted via a KMC e12S chain. The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser Bars with a 40° backsweep and a rise of 40 mm. The grips are ergonomically shaped (BGM Comfort Ergo) and fitted in a clamp version. The stem is adjustable (BGM Pro), whilst the headset is from FSA (NO.57SC-1, semi-integrated, tapered).

The rims are BGM Pro X17, disc, fitted with eyelets, and the tyres are Schwalbe Energizer Plus with reflective strips in size 50-622. The hubs are Shimano HB-MT200 (CentreLock, disc, quick-release) at the front and Shimano FH-MT401 (CentreLock, disc, quick-release) at the rear. The spokes are made of stainless steel and are silver in colour.

The saddle is an Ergon ST10, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost. The mudguards are Curana Apollo with stainless steel struts. A chain guard (SKS Chainbooster) and a kickstand by Atran are also fitted. The luggage rack is a Racktime / BGM Trekking Pro with integrated mudguard mounts.

The motor on the E-Horizon Expert Wave is from Bosch (Drive Unit Performance Line CX Cruise, Gen. 4) and has an output of 250 W at 36 V with maximum assistance up to 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch PowerTube (36 V Li-ion, 625 Wh) and the display is a Bosch Intuvia. The charger is a Bosch Standard Charger with a charging current of 4 A.

In summary, the Bergamont E-Horizon Expert Wave in aubergine offers a comprehensive specification package for discerning e-bike riders who value quality and reliability.