Bergamont E-Vitess Expert Gent

The "E-Vitess Expert Gent" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a high-quality e-bike that stands out for its advanced technology and outstanding features. Priced at EUR 4,999, it offers a wide range of features and components that make it an excellent choice for discerning cyclists.

The frame of the E-Vitess Expert Gent is constructed from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28-inch wheels. The integrated battery ensures a sleek design and balanced weight distribution. The maximum permissible weight is 130 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 20 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 157 cm and 167 cm in height. The braking system comprises Tektro HD-EU 817 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, with matching brake levers and 180 mm Tektro TR 180-35 brake discs.

Gear changes are controlled by a Shimano Nexus SL-C7000 gear shifter with 5 gears, operated via twist grips. The fork is a BGM carbon rigid fork with a 15x110 mm axle. In terms of lighting, the e-bike is fitted with a Syncros Nanaimo 180e front light, which features an automatic daytime running light, and a Trelock LS 414 rear light with a brake light function.

The pedals are Marwi SP-890 matt Sandblock pedals. Power is transmitted via a Gates CDX Carbon Drive belt system, which is renowned for its durability and low maintenance requirements. The crankset is a Miranda Classic with 46 teeth, whilst the cassette is also from Gates CDX and has 32 teeth.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 20-degree rise and a height of 30 mm. The grips are BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is a Satori Python, which can be individually adjusted. The headset consists of an Acros ZS56 A-Headset, which is semi-integrated and tapered.

The e-bike is fitted with Ryde Rival 26 Disc rims and Sapim Leader spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency with reflective strips, size 55-622. The hubs are from Shimano: the HB-MT400-B at the front and the Nexus SG-C7000-5 freehub at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking Memory Foam saddle, mounted on a BGM Pro seatpost. Curana mudguards and an Atran kickstand complete the kit. The luggage rack is a Racktime / BGM Urban Carrier with the Snapit 2.0 system and twin rear lights.

The e-bike is powered by the TQ HPR50 motor with an output of 300 W and a voltage of 50.4 V, which achieves a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The battery, a TQ HPR-BAT01, is integrated into the down tube and has a capacity of 360 Wh. The TQ display provides all the necessary information, whilst the TQ charger, with an output of 3A, charges the battery efficiently.

The frame geometry features a reach of 387 mm, a stack of 639 mm and a seat tube length of 455 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 120 mm, a chainstay length of 475 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 90 mm and a fork offset of 51 mm. The top tube height is 783 mm, the fork installation height is 483 mm and the crank length is 170 mm. The wheelbase measures 1107 mm in total and the bottom bracket height is 281 mm.

The Bergamont E-Vitess Expert Gent is therefore a versatile and high-performance e-bike that impresses in terms of both technology and comfort.