Bergamont Review

More than 15 years ago, Bergamont bikes began in Germany. The company’s desire to build efficient bikes with optimal design and performance was the motivation for creating bikes that flow together in all aspects of the bike’s design, manufacturing, and performance. Bergamont uses computer models to simulate riding conditions and design bikes accordingly. But for the ultimate testing, Bergamont uses actual riders to test the bikes. The results are used to tweak the bike design and mechanics based on rider input.

Bergamont bikes specialize in manufacturing mountain bikes. The company also creates speed bikes, road bikes, and kid bikes. Bergamont uses a variety of technologies to insure that their bikes are cutting-edge. The Far System is the company’s name for the technology that allows the driving system of the bike to respond to different terrains and conditions. Bergamont uses carbon monocoque and tube to tube design for bike engineering.

When Bergamont designs a bike, they do so with the professional rider in mind. Known in Germany for designing bikes that any racer or hardcore cyclist would enjoy, Bergamont even designs its kid’s bikes for younger people who want a serious competitive bike. There are a few models designed for young girls who care about performance and style. The city bikes have multiple speeds and offer safety features such as lights. The mountain bikes range from simple to involved, but all the bikes seem to be priced affordably.

While the UK and Germany are more familiar with Bergamont bikes than the US, most riders find that the bikes handle well and are great for beginning bikers. Cyclist consensus seems to be that Bergamont is a great bike for the money, but that it has stiff competition from other brands that offer similar features. Mountain bike reviewers find that the bikes handle well on different terrains, but aren’t great with speed. The main complaint of speed cyclists is that some of the speed bikes need a fork and have a very forward seated design. However, opinions are good that the speed bikes handle speed and distance very well.

Models

• Mountain Bikes: Fastlane, Evolve, Contrail, Threesome, Enduro, Big Air, Straitline, Kiez, Platoon
• Road Bikes: Dolce, Dolce TEAM
• Speed Bikes: Platinum, Prime, Beluga
• Trekking Bikes: Horizon, Vitess, Sponsor, Sponsor Tour
• Kid Bikes: Team Junior, Curly Sue, Bergamonster, Nugget, Curly See site catalog for more brand pricing.

Pricing

Bergamont is a fairly affordable European brand. Mountain bikes range from around $330 to over $2,000. The other lines of bikes from Bergamont range from $500 to over $3,000. Cyclists can find preowned bikes for between $500 and $2,000, depending on the type of bike.