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First Look: Bergamont Trailbikes 2015: Contrail and Trailster

27.08.2014
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The North German bike manufacturer Bergamont has changed its line up of full suspension bikes completely. These models have just been presented at Eurobike, and new for 2015 are the 120mm Contrail and the 140mm Trailster.

The Bergamont Contrail MGN comes with 120 mm travel, 29
The Bergamont Contrail MGN comes with 120 mm travel, 29″ wheels and is available for €4.999.

The Contrail MGN is really fun to ride. The light and agile 120mm bike comes with a RockShox Reverb seat post, strong SRAM Guide brakes and a 11-speed drivetrain, as well as a 120mm RockShox Pike. Maximum drive and lots of fun are guaranteed.

The rear end comes with 120mm travel and is controlled by a RockShox Monarch.
The rear end comes with 120mm travel and is controlled by a RockShox Monarch.
A black lid keeps the socket of the Direct Mount derailleur in place.
A black lid keeps the socket of the Direct Mount derailleur in place.
A 20mm travel RockShox pike is at work at the Corail's front.
A 20mm travel RockShox pike looks after the Corail’s front end.
The saddle is always in position, because of the seat post.
The saddle is always in position, because of the seat post.

The size L’s top tube length is 616mm, the chain stain length is 448mm long, the steering angle lies at 69° and the seat angle at 74°. The reach is 445m with a stack of 618mm. The exact weight of the L model is not yet available.

The model Trailster is another 2015 newcomer, completely replacing the well-known Threesome.
In total there will be four models at prices ranging from €1999 to €3499 EUR. While two models will be delivered with 140mm forks, there will be two other variations with 150mm forks. The top model Trailster EX 9.0 comes with a RockShox Pike RCT3 fork, a RockShox Monarch Plus damper and a SRAM X1 11-speed drivetrain. The bike is completed with powerful SRAM Guide brakes and a Kind Shock LEV Integra seat post.

Top model: The Bergamont Trailster EX 9.0..
Top model: The Bergamont Trailster EX 9.0..
The chain stain easily handles rough terrain.
The chain stay easily handles rough terrain.

The Bergamont’s geometry delivers a 450mm (size M) long reach in combination with a 432mm short chain stay and a 67° steering angle, as well as a 75° seat angle. The wheel base is 1175mm long.

The Trailster's rear end is made of a RockShox damper.
The Trailster’s rear end is controlled by a RockShox damper.
The front was developed with the help of Answer and is exclusively available at Bergamont.
The front was developed with the help of Answer and is exclusively available at Bergamont.
The lineaments are classicly fixed along the tube.
The cables are fixed along the tube.

The Trailster 8.0 is equipped with a DT Swiss XMM ONE fork with 140mm travel and is targetted mainly at tour and adventure riders, that are in need of a reliable bike for long explorations. It is available for €2999.

The Bergamont Trailster 8.0 stands on 27,5
The Bergamont Trailster 8.0 stands on 27,5″ wheels.

If you want to learn more about the bikes, please feel free to visit: www.bergamont.de

<strongText & Photos: Christoph Bayer

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