Fastlane 29er
With the Fastlane 29er, Bergamont presents its first full-suspension 29er mountain bike. The bullet is based on a carbon frame with 100 millimeters of travel at the front and rear and a frame weight of approx. 1950g (in medium frame height, without shock). The Fastlane frame has a 12x142mm thru-axle rear wheel mount, a PostMount 160 disc brake mount, a PressFit92 bottom bracket shell and a tapered head tube.

650b Threesome SL
Bergamont is right on the ball of new developments with the 650b Threesome SL and is sending a lightweight all-mountain with 650B (27.5 inch) wheels and 140mm travel into the race. The frame is the little brother of the Threesome model series, although it does without the so-called FlipChip for geometry adjustment, but thanks to the "Coax Pivot System" and almost identical geometry, it delivers comparable riding characteristics, but with reduced weight. The manufacturer recommends the new model especially for sporty all-mountain riders with Alpine cross ambitions.

Threesome and Threesome EX
The 650 model is likely to attract the most attention, but the two Threesome models with 26-inch wheels have also been given new features: two modifications have been made to the frame to ensure even better compatibility with dropper posts. Firstly, all frames are now "stealth-ready", i.e. equipped with an output for a seatpost control integrated into the frame. And secondly, the seat tubes have been shortened by 15-20 millimetres, depending on the frame size, to create more space for the mechanics of the dropper posts.

Straitline series
Just like the Big Air range, the Straitline model series has also been given a geometry update: the bottom bracket has been lowered, the head angle is slacker and the seat angle is steeper. The top tube length and reach have also been adjusted and the chainstay shortened. In model year 2013, the Straitline is available for the first time in a total of four different versions: 7.3, 8.3, Team and MGN, meaning that this bike is aimed at everyone from beginners to experts.

29er under power
The E-Line C-29 is not designed for the "end of the road": according to Bergamont, this bike is just right for anyone who finds a conventional e-bike too boring and also dares to venture off-road. The big-tired on- and off-roader is equipped with a Bosch motor and 400 watt-hour LiIon battery, as well as a Rock Shox Reba RL suspension fork and Shimano SLX disc brakes.

Bergamont can be found at Eurobike 2012 alongside BMC at stand 400 in hall B3.

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