I admit it: I wanted to push the Bergamont to its limits. Not necessarily in terms of riding technique, but I wanted to feel the durability. I mixed my test cocktail anew every day: Slush, salt, exposure to fine sand and a hefty dash of rough neglect. On the very first tour, I completely coated the bike in sand ... and left it on. On the trail itself, the bike proved to be playful, unusual for a 29er. During the constant changes of direction, the bike was agile around the bends. This was a lot of fun on the Isar trails, as long as it didn't go uphill. Climbing sections turned the Revox into a mule. It climbed unsteadily, the front wheel fidgeted nervously in front of you the steeper it got. Downhill, the picture changed again, especially when things got technical. The Formula brakes always gripped powerfully and didn't even flinch. The highlight: this was the first brake that didn't break during continuous use. The rest of the equipment can be described as solid and favourable, apart from the handlebar grips: They tended to twist when wet. The drivetrain still worked acceptably even after zero maintenance, although the cranks, bottom bracket and hubs had passed their peak.
ConclusionThe bike belongs in the carefree fun bike category. If you don't spend much time in the mountains, prefer playful trails and don't like cleaning your bike, you'll be happy with the Revox. By the way: The successor climbs much better and is much lighter.
Function ***
Durability ******
(maximum 6 stars)
Continuous test performance of the Bergamont Revox 9.1: 3874 km
DEFECTS / MODIFICATIONS:
1st tyre change - 830 km: Schwalbe Rocket Ron off and replaced with Specialized Renegade
2. brake squeaks and buzzes - 2340 km: new brake pads
3. chain jumps between gears - 2450 km: complete gear shift adjustment
4. chain runs rough and loud - 2536 km: Chain and cassette replaced
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