Bergamont Vitess N8 Belt Lady

The "Vitess N8 Belt Lady" model from Bergamont, released in 2022, is a trekking bike priced at 1,299 EUR. It features a 28-inch frame made from ultra-lightweight AL-6061 aluminium and has a total weight of 15 kg. The maximum load capacity is 130 kg, ensuring a robust and stable construction.

The bike is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, which, together with the Shimano BL-MT200 brake levers and the 160 mm Shimano SM-RT10 brake discs, ensure reliable braking performance. Gear changes are controlled via a Shimano Alfine SL-S503 8-speed Rapidfire Plus shifter, which enables precise and quick gear selection.

The Vitess N8 Belt Lady’s fork consists of a BGM Trekking rigid aluminium fork with an aluminium steerer tube and is designed for disc brakes. Lighting is provided by a B&M Myc N Plus front light with a 50 lux LED and parking light function, as well as a B&M Toplight 2 C Plus rear light, also featuring an LED and parking light.

The bike is fitted with aluminium trekking pedals and features a sealed bottom bracket for the belt-drive crankset system. The crankset consists of a Gates FC-S150 belt with 46 teeth, whilst the sprocket is a Gates CDN with 22 teeth. Power is transmitted via a Gates CDN Carbon Drive Belt with Centre-Track technology, ensuring quiet and low-maintenance operation.

The handlebars are BGM Pro Riser Bars with a 15° backsweep, complemented by Ergon GP10 grips for a high level of comfort. The stem is a BGM Pro multi-position stem with a tilt angle of 10°/25° and a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is a BGM Comp A-Headset, semi-integrated and measuring 1 1/8 inches.

The rims are BGM Pro X15 disc rims with 32 spoke holes, and the tyres are Schwalbe Marathon Almotion tyres with Raceguard and reflective strips, size 50-622. The hubs consist of a Shimano DH-3D37 hub dynamo with a Centre Lock disc brake mount and quick-release mechanism at the front, and a Shimano Nexus SG-C6001-8 freehub hub with a Centre Lock disc brake mount at the rear. The spokes are made of black stainless steel.

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

In summary, the Bergamont Vitess N8 Belt Lady offers high-quality components and a high level of comfort for everyday use as well as longer rides, combined with excellent value for money.