Bergamont E-Horizon N8 FH 500 Wave white/black/rosé

The "E-Horizon N8 FH 500 Wave white/black/rosé" model from Bergamont, released in 2020, offers a wide range of technical features and specifications that make it an attractive e-bike for discerning riders. The price for this model is 2,799 EUR.

The frame of the E-Horizon N8 FH 500 Wave is made from a lightweight AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28" (26") wheels. The integrated PowerPack battery ensures a sleek appearance and good weight distribution. The e-bike’s total weight is 25 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes – specifically the BR-MT200 model – with SM-RT10 rotors measuring 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano – the BL-MT200 model – and offer precise control.

The gear system consists of a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 freehub hub with a total of 8 gears. The gear lever is a Shimano Nexus SL-C6000 twist grip, which allows for simple and intuitive operation.

The suspension fork, a Suntour NCX D LO (28") or Suntour NEX E25 (26"), offers 63 mm of travel and features a lockout function, which provides a stiffer fork when required.

The lighting comprises a B&M Upp front light with 30 lux, designed specifically for e-bikes, and a B&M Toplight 2 C LED rear light, which ensure good visibility in the dark.

The e-bike is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals and features a Bosch bottom bracket with an ISIS mount, as well as an FSA CK-200 crankset with 38 teeth. The Shimano sprocket has 20 teeth and the drivetrain uses a KMC Z1eHX Wide EPT chain.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 40° rise and a height of 40 mm. The grips are BGM Comfort Ergo screw-on grips, which provide extra comfort. The stem is also from BGM Pro and can be adjusted between 17° and 25°.

The headset is an FSA NO.57SC-1 A-Headset, semi-integrated and tapered. The rims are Mach 1 ER20 Disc rims, which are eyeleted, and the tyres are Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus with reflective strips in sizes 47-622 (47-559). The front hub is a Shimano Centre-Lock disc quick-release hub and the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 freehub Centre-Lock disc hub. The spokes are made of stainless steel and are silver in colour.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Essenza designed specifically for women, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost. SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts protect against dirt and spray. An Atran kickstand ensures the bike stands securely, whilst the BGM / Racktime luggage rack provides additional storage space.

The motor is a Bosch Drive Unit Active Line Plus Gen. 3, with an output of 250 W and a voltage of 36 V, enabling a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery is a Bosch 36 V Li-ion PowerPack with a capacity of 500 Wh. The display is a Bosch Intuvia, which clearly shows all the key information.

Overall, the Bergamont E-Horizon N8 FH 500 Wave offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, performance and functionality, ideal for both urban and rural rides.