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BergamontHorizon
trekking899–4999 EUR
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Algupära
Horizon — visuaalne silmapiirijoon, mis viitab pikamaareisile, vastupidavusele, ettevaatamisele. Poeetiline kontrapunkt Bergamonti funktsionaalsetele mudelinimedele (Vitess = kiirus, Sweep = pühkimine, Revox = revox). Bergamonti nimetused kasutavad nii funktsionaalseid termineid (Vitess, Helix) kui ka püüdlikke/sihtkohti (Horizon, Grandurance, Kiez). Horizon on positsioneeritud mugavus-matkajuhi lipulaevana — jalgratas, mis 'jõuab silmapiirini' mugavast igapäevasest distantsist. ~2016 Mugavus-matkaplatvorm koos sportlikuma Vitessiga. Suunatud igapäevasele pendeldajale, kes aeg-ajalt nädalavahetustel ringi sõidab — vedrustushark, püstine asend, täielik StVZO varustus (dünamotuled, porilauad, integreeritud tagumine pakiraam), esiraami kinnitusvõimalus. keskmine agregeeritud
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Bergamont AL-6061 'Super Light' double-butted aluminium, hydroformed downtube, internal cable routing, tapered head tube, integrated front + rear rack mounts (front bracket unique to Horizon vs Vitess), 15x100mm thru-axle front on Plus N8 FH, BSA threaded BB (belt-drive ready). Hardtail across all acoustic trims. E-Horizon uses e-specific AL-6061 with cast-in Bosch motor mount + integrated PowerTube slot.
- Kahvel
- SR Suntour suspension fork — Horizon Plus N8 FH: Mobie A32 DS, 63mm travel, preload adjust, 15x100mm thru-axle. Entry Horizon 4/6: SR Suntour NEX HLO 63mm with hydraulic lockout. (E-Horizon trims: Mobie 25 E-bike 63-75mm, SUV NVX30 75mm, FS XCR 32 E-Air 100mm.)
- Jõuülekanne
- Acoustic flagship Plus N8 FH: Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal gear hub (SG-C6001-8R freehub) + Alfine SL-S503 Rapidfire shifter, 38T alloy chainring. Entry Horizon 4: Shimano Acera 3x9; Horizon 6: Shimano Deore 2x10.
- Pidurid
- Plus N8 FH: Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic 4-piston disc, 180/180mm rotors. Entry Horizon 4: Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc 180/160mm; Horizon 6: Shimano BR-MT400 180/180mm.
- Rattad
- 28" (700c) — Plus N8 FH: Bergamont/Cross X17 disc rims, 32H, tubeless-ready, Shimano DH-UR708 centerlock dynamo hub front (15x100mm), Shimano FH-C6001-8 Nexus freehub rear. Acoustic models run a front dynamo hub for StVZO lighting.
- Rehvid
- Schwalbe Energizer Plus Tour 55-622 (700x55c) with Greenguard puncture protection + reflective stripe on Plus N8 FH; Schwalbe Marathon Active/Almotion 50-55c on Horizon 4/6. Tyre clearance up to 55c.
- Vedrustus
- Front suspension only (hardtail) on all acoustic Horizon trims — 63mm SR Suntour fork. No rear suspension on acoustic models; comfort suspension seatpost on Plus N8 FH. (Full-suspension exists only on the e-bike E-Horizon FS Edition, 100/80mm — handled separately.)
- Rooliplokk
- Plus N8 FH: Syncros riser bar 660mm (rise 12mm, backsweep 15°), BGM Pro Adjustable Multiposition stem 10°/25° 31.8mm, Bergamont Ergo Comfort lock-on grips. Entry trims use Bergamont Comfort Trekking bar 660-700mm + adjustable stem.
- Sadul
- Plus N8 FH: Syncros Capilano Trekking Memory Foam saddle on Bergamont Comfort Suspension seatpost 30.9mm. Entry/mid Horizon: Selle Royal Lookin Athletic saddle, Bergamont Comfort Post 27.2mm.
- Geomeetria
- Comfort-trekking geometry — upright posture, head angle ~70-71°, seat angle 73°, long wheelbase (1085-1145mm Gent), high stack. 5 frame sizes (48/52/56/60/64cm Gent; 46/50/54cm Lady/Wave). Two frame styles: Gent diamond + Lady/Wave step-through (standover lowered to ~580-650mm).
- Kaal
- Acoustic Horizon ~15.5-15.9 kg (Horizon 4 15.8 kg, Horizon 6 15.5 kg, Plus N8 FH 15.9 kg incl. full StVZO kit / dynamo / rack / fenders). Max system weight 160 kg on Plus N8 FH.
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- Bosch Performance Line CX motor (85 Nm) on mid+top E-Horizon — strong, quiet, refined power delivery; class-best for loaded trekking and hills Bosch Performance Line pulls confidently up city climbs (Opticycles)
- Removable Bosch PowerTube battery on EVERY E-Horizon variant — apartment-friendly indoor charging is critical in Baltic apartment blocks
- Full equipment from the factory — dynamo (acoustic) or battery-powered (E-Horizon) lights, mudguards, rack, kickstand, bell — StVZO-compliant out of the box
- Unique front rack bracket on downtube — Horizon enables front+rear pannier touring (Vitess does not)
- Bosch piggyback battery compatibility (DualBattery) — effectively doubles range for long touring days (1250 Wh combined) high — rare confirmation at this price tier
- Adjustable multiposition stem (BGM Pro 10°/25°) — riders can dial bar height/reach without buying new parts
- Suspension fork (63-100mm depending on trim) — significantly more comfortable than rigid alternatives on rough urban surfaces
- Wide tyre clearance (up to 55c) — supports comfort and versatility on mixed surfaces (asphalt, gravel paths, cobblestone)
- Multiple frame styles (Gent diamond / Lady wave / SUV Wave step-through) and 5 sizes — wide accessibility for body types and mobility
- E-Horizon FS Edition adds rear suspension — rare in e-trekking segment, comfort upgrade for rough Baltic touring
−Nõrkused
- Heavy weight — 25-28 kg on E-Horizon variants (especially FS and SUV at 27-28 kg) makes manual carry up apartment stairs hard
- SR Suntour fork — adequate for comfort, not performance. Damping limited vs RockShox/Fox; can develop stiction after 2-3 years without service
- Bosch Performance Line entry tier (63 Nm) — weaker than CX (85 Nm) on steep urban climbs; noticeable if you ride hilly cities daily
- Upright geometry limits top speed and aerodynamic efficiency — not suited to fast commuting >25 km/h sustained
- Stock contact points may not suit everyone — BikeRadar reviewer needed to adjust the stem high to relieve hand pressure on the M-size Stock setup put too much weight on hands (BikeRadar)
- Long wheelbase + comfort geometry = not the most nimble bike in tight stop-start urban traffic
- Bosch motor service requires accredited dealer — DIY motor diagnostics not possible (proprietary firmware). In smaller Baltic towns this can mean a 2-hour drive to nearest dealer.
- Limited English-language press coverage vs competitor brands (Trek Dual Sport+, Specialized Sirrus EQ, Cube Kathmandu Hybrid) — fewer reference reviews to consult before buying
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Kellele sobib
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Ostumärkused
№ 01
Acoustic Horizon Plus N8 FH 2022-2024 (Nexus 8-speed hub gear) — the BEST used acoustic trekking value in Baltic market. Hub gear means almost no maintenance, Suntour Mobie A32 fork is comfortable, Tektro 4-piston brakes are powerful. €550-900 used. Hard to beat for winter commuting.
№ 02
E-Horizon Edition LTD vs Expert 600 — Edition LTD has 750 Wh battery + Bosch Performance Line (63 Nm); Expert 600 has 625 Wh battery + Bosch CX (85 Nm). For flat city commute: Edition LTD wins on range. For hilly/loaded: Expert 600 wins on torque. Don't pay Expert 600 prices for an Edition LTD by mistake.
№ 03
E-Horizon Premium Expert (€4,499) vs E-Horizon Expert 600 (€3,200) — €1,300 extra gets you Shimano XT 1x12 (vs Deore 1x11), Kiox 300 display (vs Intuvia 100), 4-piston BR-M8120 brakes (vs MT420). Worth it if you ride >5,000 km/year and value premium drivetrain. Most users won't notice the difference.
№ 04
E-Horizon FS Edition (full-suspension, €4,499) — only buy if you actually ride rough Baltic forest paths or unpaved roads frequently. For city + paved touring, the regular Expert 600 + suspension seatpost gives 90% of the comfort at 70% of the price and 2 kg less weight.
№ 05
E-Horizon SUV Country Wave (step-through + 75mm fork + Linkglide drivetrain) — niche but excellent for: 50+ riders wanting step-through, mixed pavement/gravel routes, riders carrying small kids in front child seat (low step is critical when dismounting with passenger). 27.5 kg means stair-carry is hard.
№ 06
E-Horizon Tour 20 Belt 2026 (€4,999) — premium 'set and forget' e-commuter. Gates CDX belt = no chain lubrication for ~20,000 km, Nexus 5-speed hub = enclosed gears, Bosch PX = newest motor generation. Best for buyers who hate maintenance. Tradeoff: only 5 gears (limits hill climbing in high power mode).
№ 07
Used E-Horizon 2019-2021 — battery is the critical question. After 4-5 years, Bosch PowerTube can be at 60-80% original capacity. Range drops from claimed 100 km to real 60 km in Tour mode. ALWAYS run Bosch eBike Flow battery health check before buying. New PowerTube 625 Wh costs €700-900 to replace.
№ 08
Imported from Germany via kleinanzeigen.de — verify the seller actually has the bike in EE/LV/LT and that paperwork (Kaufvertrag, frame serial, battery serial) is consistent. Common scam: photos from German listing, no actual bike in Baltic. Insist on in-person inspection.
№ 09
Adjustable BGM Pro multiposition stem (10°/25°) on most Horizon trims — use this. If the bike feels too stretched or your hands go numb, flip the stem or rotate the angle before assuming you need a smaller frame. BikeRadar's reviewer fixed his stock complaint this way.
№ 10
Bosch piggyback battery (DualBattery) accessory is compatible with E-Horizon — adds a second 500 Wh battery on the downtube for 1125-1250 Wh total. Costs ~€700-900 + €100-150 mount kit. Worth it if you tour 150+ km days. Verify your specific frame style supports the mount (some Wave step-through don't fit).
№ 11
Front rack bracket on Horizon downtube — most owners never use it but it's there. If you do front+rear pannier touring, get a Tubus Tara or Racktime front low-rider rack (~€60-90). Distributes weight better than rear-only loading on a heavy e-bike.
№ 12
Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus 55-622 stock tyres — among the best touring/commuter tyres made. Don't 'upgrade' to faster tyres unless you have a clear reason — Marathon E-Plus is what experienced tourers buy. Lifetime: 8,000-15,000 km depending on conditions.
№ 13
Lady / Wave step-through frame — significantly easier to mount with a child trailer attached, in winter parka, or with limited hip mobility. Don't dismiss it as 'women's frame' — many Baltic 50+ male riders specifically buy Wave for the practicality. Resale value matches diamond frame.
№ 14
Bosch motor service: requires accredited Bosch eBike dealer. In EE: Hawaii Express Tallinn, Veloplus Tallinn. In LV: Veloliga Riga. In LT: Velomania Vilnius. If you live outside these cities, factor in 2-hour drive for any motor diagnostic — DIY firmware access is locked.
№ 15
Frame serial number on Bergamont bikes is stamped on the bottom bracket shell (flip bike upside down). Format: typically starts with 'BG' or year code, followed by alphanumeric. Note it before buying — register with Bike Index (bikeindex.org) for theft tracking.
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Versioonid ja komplektid
Kõik ametlikud komplektid kõrvuti — erinevused esile tõstetud.
| Näitaja | Horizon 4 Gent / Lady (entry acoustic — SR Suntour fork, hydraulic disc, derailleur 3x8 or 2x9) | Horizon 6 Gent / Lady (mid acoustic — better fork and drivetrain spec) | Horizon 7 Gent / Lady (upper-mid acoustic — appeared in some catalogue years) | Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent / Lady (top acoustic — Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear, SR Suntour Mobie A32 DS 63mm fork, Tektro 4-piston brakes, Schwalbe Energizer Plus 55c) | Horizon Tour (touring-flavoured trim — appears in some catalogue years) | E-Horizon Edition Gent / Lady (e-trekking — Bosch Performance Line 63 Nm, 500 Wh) | E-Horizon Edition LTD Gent (e-trekking — Bosch Performance Line 63 Nm, 750 Wh) | E-Horizon Expert Gent / Lady (e-trekking — Bosch Performance Line CX 85 Nm, 625 Wh) | E-Horizon Premium Expert Gent / Lady (e-trekking flagship — Bosch CX 85 Nm, 625 Wh, premium spec) | E-Horizon FS Edition (full-suspension e-trekking — Bosch CX, 100mm front / 80mm rear travel) | E-Horizon SUV Country Gent / Wave (e-SUV trekking — Bosch CX 85 Nm, 625 Wh, SR Suntour NVX30 75mm fork, Linkglide 1x10) | E-Horizon Tour 20 Belt 2026 (e-trekking — Bosch Performance Line PX, Gates CDX belt drive, Shimano Nexus 5-speed) | Horizon 4 Gent 2024 | Horizon 6 Gent 2024 | Horizon Plus N8 FH Gent 2024 | E-Horizon Edition LTD Gent 2024 | E-Horizon Expert 600 Gent 2024 | E-Horizon Premium Expert Gent 2024 | E-Horizon FS Edition 2024 | E-Horizon SUV Country Wave 2024 | E-Horizon Tour 20 Belt 2026 Gent |
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| Raam | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bergamont AL-6061, double-butted main triangle, internal cable routing, integrated rack mounts | Bergamont AL-6061, double-butted, internal cable routing, integrated rack mounts | Bergamont AL-6061 Super Light, double-butted, 15x100mm thru-axle front, internal routing, integrated front+rear rack mounts | Bergamont AL-6061 e-bike, Bosch motor mount, integrated PowerTube slot | Bergamont AL-6061 e-bike, Bosch CX motor mount, integrated PowerTube | Bergamont AL-6061 e-bike Super Light | Bergamont AL-6061 full-suspension e-trekking, single-pivot rear linkage, 80mm travel | Bergamont AL-6061 e-bike Wave (step-through), SUV-specific reinforced rear triangle | Bergamont AL-6061 e-bike, belt-drive specific (split chainstay for belt installation), Bosch PX motor mount |
| Jõuülekanne | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Shimano XT 1x12 (RD-M8100) | — | Shimano Deore Linkglide 1x10 (LG style — slower wear under e-bike torque) | — |
| Pidurid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors | Shimano BR-MT400 hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors | Tektro HD-M745 hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 180/180mm rotors | Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc 4-piston, 180/180mm | Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc 4-piston, 203/180mm rotors | Shimano BR-M8120 hydraulic disc 4-piston, 203/203mm rotors | Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc 4-piston, 203/180mm | Shimano hydraulic disc 4-piston, 203/203mm | Shimano BR-MT420 hydraulic disc 4-piston, 203/180mm |
| Hind | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | €899 | €1,199 | €1,499 | €2,799 | €3,200 | €4,499 | €4,499 | €4,235 | €4,999 |
| Eesmärk | Soodne | Tasakaalus | Tipp | Soodne | Tasakaalus | Sooritus | Tipp | Tasakaalus | Tipp |
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Sildid
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