Bergamont Horizon N8 CB Gent

The "Horizon N8 CB Gent" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a versatile trekking bike available for 899 EUR. The 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 offers a robust yet lightweight construction.

The bike is suitable for riders between 157 cm and 167 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano BR-T4000 V-brakes at both the front and rear, combined with Tektro CL-530RS brake levers featuring an anti-slip coating. The gears are controlled by the Shimano Nexus SL-C6000 8-speed twist shifter, which allows for precise and easy gear selection.

The Suntour NEX P fork, with 63 mm of travel, provides additional comfort on uneven roads. For lighting, an AXA Compactline 20 Lux LED front light and a Trelock LS613 Duo Flat LED rear light with parking light function are fitted, ensuring good visibility.

The Horizon N8 CB Gent is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals, and the bottom bracket is a sealed cartridge system to the BSA standard. The crankset consists of an Alloy City crank with 38 teeth, whilst the rear sprocket is a Shimano unit with 19 teeth. Power is transmitted via an anti-rust KMC Z610 chain.

The BGM Comp Riser handlebars, with a width of 640 mm and a 30° bend, offer a comfortable riding position. The grips are ergonomically shaped BGM Comfort Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is adjustable and has a length of 90 mm. The headset is semi-integrated and has a diameter of 1 1/8 inches.

The BGM Comp X2 rims, with CNC-machined brake flanges and 36 black steel spokes, ensure stability and durability. The Schwalbe Road Cruiser tyres with Kevlarguard and reflective strips, in size 47-622, offer excellent puncture protection and visibility in road traffic. The front hub is a Shimano DH-C3000 hub dynamo, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 with a coaster brake.

The Syncros Capilano trekking saddle and the Post Moderne PM-780E suspension seatpost provide additional comfort on longer rides. SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts protect against splashes and dirt. A Hesling Cambio chain guard, an Atran kickstand and a BGM Trekking aluminium luggage rack with the Racktime Snapit 2.0 system and integrated mudguard mount complete the specification.

The bike’s geometry comprises a seat tube length of 455 mm, a top tube length of 595 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 130 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 795 mm, a fork installation height of 467 mm, a crank length of 170 mm, a wheelbase of 1109 mm and a bottom bracket height of 313 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 20 mm wide, 121 mm high and 186 mm long, with a gross weight of 24,200 g. The Horizon N8 CB Gent thus offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, safety and functionality for trekking use.