Bergamont Horizon N8 CB Amsterdam

The "Horizon N8 CB Amsterdam" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a versatile trekking bike designed for city cycling and light touring. It is available at a price of 899 EUR and offers a solid specification that combines functionality and comfort.

The bike’s frame is made from a lightweight AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28-inch wheels. With a maximum load capacity of 130 kg and a kerb weight of 17 kg, the bike is robust yet light enough for everyday use. It is suitable for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height.

The braking system comprises Shimano BR-T4000 V-brakes at both the front and rear, combined with Tektro CL-530RS brake levers featuring an anti-slip coating. This combination ensures reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The gear system includes an 8-speed Shimano Nexus SL-C6000 twist shifter, which allows for easy and precise gear selection. The Suntour NEX P fork, with 63 mm of travel, contributes to a comfortable ride by absorbing bumps in the road.

For lighting, the bike is fitted with an Axa Compactline front light (20 lux) and a Trelock LS613 Duo Flat rear light, both with a parking light function to ensure you remain clearly visible even in the dark. The aluminium trekking pedals provide a stable platform for your feet.

The drivetrain consists of a KMC Z610 chain with rust protection, an Alloy City crankset with 38 teeth and a Shimano sprocket with 19 teeth. The bottom bracket is a sealed cartridge model to the BSA standard.

The handlebars are BGM Comp Riser handlebars with a 33-degree bend, a width of 640 mm and a rise of 15 mm. They are fitted with BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is adjustable and measures 90 mm in length, allowing for individual adjustment of the riding position.

The rims are BGM Comp X2 with CNC-machined brake tracks and 36 black steel spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Road Cruiser with Kevlarguard and reflective strips, fitted in size 47-622 at both the front and rear.

The hubs consist of a Shimano DH-C3000 hub dynamo at the front and a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 coaster brake at the rear. The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Urban model, fitted to a Post Moderne PM-780E suspension seatpost for added comfort.

In addition, the bike is fitted with SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts, a Hesling Cambio chain guard, an Atran kickstand and a BGM Trekking aluminium luggage rack, which incorporates the Racktime Snapit 2.0 system.

The bike’s geometry comprises a seat tube length of 415 mm, a top tube length of 580 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees and a seat tube angle of 73 degrees. Further dimensions include a head tube length of 150 mm, a chainstay length of 465 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a top tube height of 496 mm, a fork installation height of 467 mm, a crank length of 170 mm, a wheelbase of 1100 mm and a bottom bracket height of 313 mm.

The Bergamont Horizon N8 CB Amsterdam thus offers a balanced combination of functionality, comfort and reliability for urban use and light touring.