Bergamont Horizon N7 CB Gent

The "Horizon N7 CB Gent" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a versatile and well-equipped trekking bike that is ideal for everyday use and longer rides. Priced at 799 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from a lightweight AL-6061 tube set and has a 28-inch size. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 17 kg. It is designed for riders between 157 cm and 167 cm in height, making it particularly suitable for shorter riders.

The brakes are Tektro V-brakes at the front and rear, operated by Tektro CL-330TS brake levers. Gear changes are controlled via a Shimano Nexus SL-C3000 twist shifter with 7 speeds, enabling precise and easy gear selection. The Suntour M3010 P fork offers 63 mm of suspension travel, providing extra comfort on uneven roads.

Lighting is provided by an Axa Compactline LED front light with 20 lux and a parking light function, as well as a Trelock LS613 Duo Flat LED rear light, also with a parking light. The pedals are Trekking KS, and the bottom bracket is a sealed BSA cartridge type. The crankset consists of an Alloy City crank with 38 teeth, combined with a Shimano 19-tooth sprocket and a KMC Z610 anti-rust chain.

The handlebars are BGM Comp Riser handlebars with a 30° bend, a width of 640 mm and a rise of 42 mm. The grips are BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips, which provide additional comfort. The stem is adjustable and has a length of 90 mm. The headset is semi-integrated and measures 1 1/8".

The bike is fitted with BGM Comp X2 rims with CNC-machined brake flanges and 36 black steel spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Road Cruiser with Kevlarguard and reflective strips, size 47-622. The front hub is a Shimano DH-C3000 hub dynamo, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7 with a coaster brake.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking, mounted on a Post Moderne PM-780E suspension seatpost. SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts protect against dirt and spray. The chain guard is a Hesling Cambio, and the kickstand is by Atran. The luggage rack is made of aluminium and is compatible with the Racktime Snapit 2.0 system.

The bike’s dimensions are also noteworthy: the reach is 404 mm, the stack 607 mm, the seat tube length 455 mm and the top tube length 595 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, the seat tube angle is 73 degrees, and the head tube length is 130 mm. The chainstay length is 465 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm, the fork offset is 42 mm and the standover height is 795 mm. The fork installation height is 467 mm, the crank length is 170 mm, the wheelbase is 1109 mm and the bottom bracket height is 313 mm.

In conclusion, the Bergamont Horizon N7 CB Gent is a well-equipped trekking bike that offers comfort, reliability and functionality at an attractive price.