Bergamont E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent 2020
2020 E-bike
Weight | 24 kg
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset SLX, FSA -
Suspension Hardtail -
Motor Bosch 250W 75Nm mid-drive -
Battery Motor: Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX Cruise, Gen. 4, 250 W, 36 V, max. 25 km/h Display: Bosch Intuvia Battery: Bosch 36 V Li Ion, 500 Wh, PowerTube Assistance Modes: Eco (+60%), Tour (+140%), eMTB (+140 - 340%), Turbo ( +340%), Walk Assist (-5 km/h) -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
28", ultra lite AL-6061 tubing, PowerTube battery
Suspension Fork
Suntour NCX E Air, 63 mm, lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX, RD-M7000, Shadow Plus
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, SL-M7000, 1x11-speed, rapidfire plus-shifter
Cassette
Shimano SLX, CS-M7000, 11-42t
Crank
FSA CK-320, 38t
Bottom Bracket
Bosch, Isis
Chain
KMC e11S
Pedals
Trekking alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-M4050, centerlock, disc, quick release
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-M4050, centerlock, disc, quick release
Rims
Mach 1 ER20, disc, eyelets
Spokes
Sapim Leader
Tires
Schwalbe Energizer Active Plus, reflective stripe, 47-622 Tubes: Schwalbe AV17A Light
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc brake, SM-RT10 rotor: 180/160 mm
Brake Levers
Shimano BL-MT200, hydraulic disc brake
Cockpit
Stem
BGM Pro, adjustable, 17°-25°
Handlebar
BGM Pro, riserbar, backsweep: 15°, rise: 5 mm
Grips
Ergon GP10
Headset
FSA NO.57SC-1, A-Headset, semi-integrated, tapered
Seat
Saddle
Ergon ST10
Seatpost
BGM Pro
Motor & Battery
Motor
Motor: Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX Cruise, Gen. 4, 250 W, 36 V, max. 25 km/h Display: Bosch Intuvia Battery: Bosch 36 V Li Ion, 500 Wh, PowerTube Assistance Modes: Eco (+60%), Tour (+140%), eMTB (+140 - 340%), Turbo ( +340%), Walk Assist (-5 km/h)
Battery
Motor: Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX Cruise, Gen. 4, 250 W, 36 V, max. 25 km/h Display: Bosch Intuvia Battery: Bosch 36 V Li Ion, 500 Wh, PowerTube Assistance Modes: Eco (+60%), Tour (+140%), eMTB (+140 - 340%), Turbo ( +340%), Walk Assist (-5 km/h)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 52cm | 56cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Front Center | 659 mm | 664 mm | 669 mm | 673 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack | 610 mm | 631 mm | 650 | 671 mm |
| Reach | 408 mm | 411 mm | 409 mm | 412 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 599 mm | 609 mm | 619 mm | 629 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 455 mm | 495 mm | 535 mm | 575 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 477 mm | 477 mm | 477 mm | 477 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1129 mm | 1134 mm | 1139 mm | 1143 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 782 mm | 814 mm | 846 mm | 878 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent completes the Bergamont E E Horizon model. Bergamont launched 133 e-bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Commuter e-bikes
If you want an acceptable Commuter e-bike you should know that the average price is 2569$. However, even though the average price of a Commuter e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Commuter e-bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter e-bike is 25.2 kg (55.56 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Bergamont E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent it’s weighing 24 kg (52.91 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. In short, the average Commuter e-bike weight is 5% higher than this one.
E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent components
Fork
This e-bike has the SunTour NCX fork installed. The fork’s travel is 63mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The E-Horizon Expert 500 Gent comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.