Test / Gravel: With the Bergamont E-Grandurance, the manufacturer from St. Pauli presents its first e-gravel bike and at the same time its first bike with the light Fazua drive. As the name suggests, the basis is the well-known Grandurance, from which the e-bike inherits its versatility and great looks. We were already able to test the bike as part of a press camp.
Bergamont E-Grandurance: Well-known base with Fazua drive
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In view of this success, it is not surprising that the basic ingredients of the E-Grandurance have hardly changed. To put it very simply, the new e-gravel bike from Bergamont is the well-known aluminum Grandurance, but now with a Fazua motor and a battery in the down tube. In terms of design, the tried-and-tested concept has been retained and relies on a sober frame and a colourful, almost gaudy fork. The calculation definitely works and the compact engine allows a slim silhouette to be achieved; at first glance, the E-Grandurance can hardly be distinguished from its non-motorized counterpart.
Geometry Bergamont E-Grandurance
49 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 61 | |
seat tube (in mm) | 475 | 510 | 535 | 555 | 585 |
Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 530 | 545 | 560 | 575 | 590 |
head tube (in mm) | 115 | 135 | 160 | 180 | 200 |
chainstay (in mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
Wheelbase (in mm) | 1029 | 1046 | 1042 | 1058 | 1074 |
Steering angle (in °) | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
Seat angle (in °) | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
Reach (mm) | 385 | 395 | 391 | 401 | 411 |
Stacks (in mm) | 542 | 560 | 588 | 607 | 626 |
Bergamont E-Grandurance: models and prices
The new Bergamont e-gravel bike will be available in two versions, which not only differ in terms of the components used, but also in terms of their orientation. While the E-Grandurance Elite we tested is a thoroughly sporty gravel bike, the E-Grandurance RD Expert is trimmed more towards everyday use. With permanently installed mudguards, LED lighting and a luggage rack, it should be an excellent commuter for town and country.
Bergamont E Grandurance Elite
Fork: Grandeur Carbon II
Circuit: Shimano GRX
brakes: Shimano BR-RX400
impellers: DT Swiss GR1600
Mudguards: -
Lighting: -
Weight: 15,2kg
Price: € 3.999
Bergamont E-Grandurance RD Expert
Fork: Grandeur aluminum
Circuit: Shimano GRX
brakes: Shimano BR-RX400
impellers: BGM Allroad
Mudguards: Racktime Wingee
Lighting: B&M IQ-XS / Herrmans H-Trace Mini
Weight: 17,5kg
Price: € 3.799
Bergamont E-Grandurance: First driving impressions
As part of the press camp in idyllic western Switzerland, not far from the French border, I got the opportunity to test the new E-Grandurance on a short but crisp gravel loop. The first undreamt-of endurance test awaited as soon as we set off; since I had missed the group's departure time by a few minutes, I had to catch up with my fellow passengers directly through the heavy rush-hour traffic. The E-Graveller cut a fine figure here. The easily rolling tires are not too wide and can be accelerated really well even on asphalt. The fairly light wheels do the rest that the E-Grandurance wants to go forward right from the start. The Fazua drive has a break for me at the start, because I'm actually constantly on the move at over 25km/h - but that doesn't matter, the bike rolls really well even beyond the limit and doesn't seem sluggish at all.
After I had finally found my group, the actual test could begin. It was easy to climb a few shorter gravel climbs. The opportunity was favorable to test the engine and its characteristics. Bergamont does without a control panel on the handlebars and the support level is selected via the new control panel on the top tube. It works pretty well and you get a clean cockpit without bulky remotes and unnecessary cable clutter. But back to the motor: As good as the E-Grandurance is going forward without assistance, it makes a big difference as soon as you switch on the motor.
A quiet but by no means unpleasant whirring accompanies the excited crunching of the Schwalbe tires on the fine gravel. I was mostly on the lowest support level - on the one hand, the riding experience was the most natural for me, on the other hand, I found the jump to the two higher levels quite small anyway. Incidentally, colored LEDs on the control panel provide information on the support level of the motor. Speaking of the control panel: I always had the problem while driving that the support level seemed to be adjusted by magic or the motor was deactivated completely. After a closer look, I noticed that this was probably due to the extremely sensitive touch control panel. A light touch on the thigh or with the shorts was enough and an input was registered. After consultation with Fazua, however, the right level of sensitivity is currently being worked on.
The Shimano GRX does a very unobtrusive job. The gear changes are quick and pretty crisp - actually quite atypical for Shimano, but just my taste. Overall handling is pleasant, and the geometry is balanced. There's no question: if you come from a race bike, you'll have to get used to it a bit, because the seating position is relatively upright; however, the E-Grandurance also cuts an excellent figure as a long-distance tourer or everyday bike.
Our little test lap also took us over one or the other trail; It's no longer a secret that you can definitely have fun here with a gravel bike. This also applies to a limited extent to the E-Grandurance – however, this is due to the fact that the frame and fork resolutely pass on impacts from roots to the rider. The equipment and geometry, on the other hand, are fully suitable for off-road use, so the Bergamont e-gravel bike is also a lot of fun on the trail - as long as it doesn't get too rough.
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