Bergamont E-Horizon N5e FH 500 Gent

The “E-Horizon N5e FH 500 Gent” model from Bergamont, released in 2022, is a high-quality e-bike available at a price of EUR 3,099. The frame is made from ultra-lightweight AL-6061 aluminium with a PowerTube battery and is designed for 28-inch wheels. The maximum permissible weight is 140 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 25 kg.

Braking is provided by the Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brake system with Shimano BL-MT200 brake levers and brake discs (180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear). Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Nexus SL-C7000, a 5-speed Revo shifter. The Suntour NX1 LO DS fork offers additional comfort with its 63 mm travel.

The lighting system consists of an LED front light (B&M Dopp, 35 lux) and an LED rear light (B&M Toplight 2 C). The pedals are made from aluminium for trekking bikes. Power is provided by the Bosch Performance Line Cruise motor (Gen. 3, 250 W, 36 V, max. 25 km/h), supported by a Bosch PowerTube battery with a capacity of 500 Wh. The display is the Bosch Purion, and a Bosch Compact Charger with 2A is used for charging.

Other features of the model include an FSA CK-200 crankset with 38 teeth, a Shimano CS-C7000 cassette with 27 teeth and a KMC Z1eHX Wide EPT chain. The handlebars are BGM Pro Riserbars with a back angle of 15° and a rise of 5 mm, combined with BGM Comfort Ergo grips and an adjustable BGM Pro stem. The headset is a semi-integrated, tapered FSA NO.57SC-1 A-Headset.

The Ryde Rival 23 Disc rims are fitted with Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus tyres (47-622), which feature a reflective strip. The hubs are Shimano Centrelock disc hubs with quick-release skewers, and the spokes are Sapim Leader. The saddle is a Selle Royal Essenza Gent model, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost.

Additional protection is provided by SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts and an SKS Chainbooster chain guard. An Atran kickstand and a luggage rack (Racktime / BGM Trekking Pro, Snapit 2.0 system, integrated into the mudguard mount) round off the specification.

In summary, the Bergamont E-Horizon N5e FH 500 Gent offers a combination of robust materials, reliable technology and well-thought-out details, making it an attractive e-bike for a wide range of uses.