Bergamont Vitess 6 Gent

The "Vitess 6 Gent" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a high-quality trekking bike that stands out for its well-thought-out features and robust construction. Priced at 999 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from an ultra-light AL-6061 tube set and is designed for 28-inch wheels. The bike’s total weight is 15 kg, and it has a maximum load capacity of 130 kg. This model is suitable for riders between 157 cm and 167 cm in height.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) at both the front and rear, with Shimano BL-MT200 brake levers. The brake discs each have a diameter of 160 mm (Shimano SM-RT10). The gear system consists of a Shimano RD-M3100 Shadow rear derailleur and a Shimano FD-M370 front derailleur, which together offer 27 gears. The shift levers are Shimano SL-M2010 Rapidfire Plus shift levers with a 3x9-speed configuration.

The fork is a BGM Trekking aluminium rigid fork with an aluminium head tube and a disc brake mount. Lighting is provided by a B&M Upp N Plus front light with a 35 lux LED and parking light, and a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus rear light with LED and parking light.

The bike is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals and features a Shimano BB-UN101 bottom bracket. The crankset (Shimano FC-T3010) has a 48/36/26t chainring configuration and is fitted with a chain guard. The cassette (Shimano CS-HG200) has a range of 11–32t, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 15° bend, a width of 680 mm and a rise of 15 mm. The grips are BGM Comfort Ergo Double Density screw-on grips. The stem is a BGM Pro Multiposition stem with an angle of 10°/25° and a length of 75 mm. The headset is a BGM Comp A-Headset, semi-integrated, 1 1/8".

The rims are BGM Pro X15 Disc rims with 32 black steel spokes. The tyres (Schwalbe Big Ben) feature Kevlarguard and reflective strips and are size 50-622. The front hub is a Shimano DH-3D37 hub dynamo with Centre Lock disc and quick-release, whilst the rear hub is also from Shimano.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking model, and the seatpost is a BGM Comp. The bike is fitted with SKS mudguards, including stainless steel struts, and features an Atran kickstand as well as a BGM Trekking aluminium luggage rack with the Racktime Snapit 2.0 system and integrated mudguard mounts.

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, a head tube length of 130 mm, a chainstay length of 455 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a standover height of 785 mm and a fork installation height of 464 mm. The bike has a crank length of 170 mm and a wheelbase of 1099 mm. The bottom bracket height is 304 mm.

Overall, the Bergamont Vitess 6 Gent offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and reliability, ideal for everyday use as well as longer rides.