Bergamont Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent

The "Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a high-quality trekking bike available at a price of 1,499 EUR. It features a robust frame made from super-strong AL-6061 tubing and has a frame height of 28 inches. The bike’s total weight is 18 kg, and it is designed to carry a maximum load of up to 160 kg.

The bike is fitted with Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc brakes, which feature 4-piston calipers and 180 mm brake discs at both the front and rear to ensure reliable braking performance. The gear lever is a Shimano Alfine SL-S503 Rapidfire Plus lever, which enables precise gear changes across the 8 available gears.

The Suntour Mobie A32 DS fork, with 63 mm of travel and adjustable preload, ensures comfort and control on uneven terrain. The bike’s lighting comprises a B&M Dopp N Plus front light with a 35 lux LED and parking light, as well as a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus LED rear light with a parking light function, ensuring good visibility in the dark.

The Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals, a sealed cartridge bottom bracket and an Alloy City crankset with 38 teeth. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z610 anti-rust chain and a Shimano 19-tooth sprocket. The handlebars are a Syncros model with a width of 680 mm, a height of 12 mm and a bend of 15°, complemented by BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips and a BGM Pro Multiposition stem with an angle of 10°/25°.

The rims are Cross X17 Disc models, 25 mm wide and eyeletted, laced with black stainless-steel spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Energizer Plus Tour models with Greenguard and reflective strips, size 55-622. The front hub is a Shimano DH-UR708 hub dynamo with a Centre Lock disc and a 15x100 mm axle, whilst the rear hub is a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 freehub with a Centre Lock disc.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking Memory Foam model, fitted to a BGM Pro seatpost. The bike is also fitted with SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts, a Hesling Cambio chain guard, an Atran kickstand and an Atran Maxi HD luggage rack, which is designed to accommodate a child seat.

The frame 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 and a head tube length of 135 mm. Further dimensions include a chainstay length of 465 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a top tube height of 799 mm, a fork installation height of 467 mm, a crank length of 170 mm, a wheelbase of 1108 mm and a bottom bracket height of 313 mm.

The Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent thus offers a balanced combination of comfort, safety and versatility for everyday use as well as longer rides.