Bergamont Horizon Plus N8 FH Lady

The "Horizon Plus N8 FH Lady" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a versatile and robust bicycle designed for use in urban environments and on tours. Priced at EUR 1,499, it offers a wide range of high-quality components and well-thought-out details.

The bike’s frame is made from a super-strong AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28-inch wheels. The maximum load capacity is 160 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 18 kg. It is suitable for female riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro HD-M745 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear. Both brake levers are also from Tektro, and the brake discs have a diameter of 180 mm. The gear system is controlled by a Shimano Alfine SL-S503 8-speed Rapidfire Plus shifter, offering a total of eight gears.

The bike’s fork is a Suntour Mobie A32 DS with 63 mm of travel and adjustable preload. The front light is a B&M Dopp N Plus LED light with 35 lux and a parking light function, whilst the rear light is a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus LED with a parking light. The pedals are made of aluminium and are specifically designed for trekking use.

The bottom bracket is a sealed cartridge BSA, compatible with the crankset featuring a pulley. The crankset consists of an Alloy City crank with 38 teeth, whilst the Shimano sprocket has 19 teeth. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z610 chain, which is rust-resistant.

The handlebars are a Syncros model with a height of 12 mm and a 15° bend, whilst the grips are ergonomically shaped BGM Comfort Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is a BGM Pro Multiposition with an angle of 10°/25° and a length of 75 mm. The headset is a semi-integrated BGM Comp A-Headset with a diameter of 1 1/8".

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

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking Memory Foam saddle, fitted to a BGM Pro seatpost. The mudguards are by SKS and fitted with stainless steel struts. A Hesling Cambio chain guard, an Atran kickstand and an Atran Maxi HD luggage rack – which is designed for mounting a child seat – complete the specification.

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, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 135 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 689 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.

With these well-thought-out technical specifications and features, the Horizon Plus N8 FH Lady offers excellent value for money for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable bike.