Bergamont Vitess N8 Belt Amsterdam

The "Vitess N8 Belt Amsterdam" model from Bergamont, released in 2024, is a high-quality trekking bike that stands out for its well-thought-out features and modern technology. Priced at 1,499 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from an ultra-lightweight AL-6061 tube set and has a 28" size. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 15 kg. This model is suitable for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height.

The Vitess N8 Belt Amsterdam’s braking system comprises Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) at both the front and rear, providing excellent braking power and control. The brake levers (Shimano BL-MT200) and brake discs (Shimano SM-RT10, 160 mm) are also of high quality and ensure added safety.

The bike features a Shimano Alfine SL-S503 8-speed shifter, which enables precise and quick gear changes. The fork is a BGM Trekking aluminium rigid fork with an aluminium head tube and disc brake mounts.

Lighting is provided by a B&M Myc N Plus front light with a 50 lux LED and parking light, as well as a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus rear light, also with an LED and parking light. This lighting ensures good visibility and safety when cycling in the dark.

The Vitess N8 Belt Amsterdam is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals and features a Thun Zumba bottom bracket (BSA). The crankset is a Gates FC-S150 with a 46-tooth chainring, whilst the drive is via a Gates CDN Carbon Drive Belt with Centre-Track technology. The rear sprocket has 22 teeth.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser handlebars with a 15° bend. 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 handlebars are 660 mm wide and have a rise of 15 mm.

The rims are BGM Pro X15 Disc rims with 32 black stainless steel spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tyres with Raceguard and reflective strips, 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 a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 freehub with Centre Lock disc.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano Trekking Memory Foam saddle, fitted to a BGM Comp seatpost. The bike is also fitted with SKS mudguards with stainless steel struts, an SKS Chainblade chain guard, an Atran kickstand and a Racktime / BGM Trekking Pro luggage rack with the Snapit 2.0 system and integrated mudguard mounts.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 391 mm, a stack of 618 mm, a seat tube length of 415 mm, a top tube length of 580 mm, a head tube angle of 70°, a seat tube angle of 73°, a head tube length of 145 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 486 mm, a fork installation height of 464 mm, a crank length of 170 mm, a wheelbase of 1100 mm and a bottom bracket height of 304 mm.

When packed, the bike measures 21 mm in width, 121 mm in height and 191 mm in length. The gross weight is 21,680 g. In summary, the Bergamont Vitess N8 Belt Amsterdam offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, safety and performance, ideal for everyday use as well as longer rides.