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BergamontE-Trailster
e-mtb3999–6000 EUR
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Origin
2017. The E-Trailster is Bergamont's flagship electric full-suspension MTB, born from the acoustic Trailster platform (140mm trail bike, launched 2015). It was one of the first serious e-enduro bikes from a mainstream European brand — predating the current wave of purpose-built e-enduro platforms.
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Specifications
- Frame
- AL-6061 across all variants — no carbon E-Trailster
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Bosch CX (85Nm) praised consistently — 'makes steep climbs feel manageable', 'turns long uplifts into shuttle replacement days'
- Bosch eMTB mode (adaptive 140–340% assist) delivers natural, dynamic power delivery — not artificial or jerky
- 625Wh battery sustains 3–4 hours of aggressive trail riding — competitive range for full-day use
- 29" wheels + AL frame feel planted at speed on rough descents
- Magic Mary/Hans Dampf tyre combo on 150mm variants — excellent grip in all conditions
- Bosch PowerTube IS removable — can charge indoors (critical for apartment dwellers)
- Flip-chip 27.5+ compatibility — same Geometry Conversion Technology as acoustic models
−Weaknesses
- Chassis consistently criticised: 'low-quality chassis puts the rider in front of greater challenges on root-strewn trails' (emtb-test.com, Pro 2022 and Expert 2022)
- X-Fusion forks on some variants — lower tier than RockShox Lyrik or Fox 36 that competitors use at similar prices
- Shimano mid-class 4-piston brakes (MT420/MT520) adequate but 'component quality has potential for improvement' vs competitors
- Weight ~24–25kg — limits playfulness and manualability. Reviewers noted 'sluggish feel for eMTB'
- Original 2017: non-Boost axles, 24mm inner rim width — outdated even at launch
- Size increments only 10mm (M→XL on 2017) — limited fit range
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Who it’s for
Experienced trail/enduro rider wanting motor-assisted long daysRider wanting shuttle-free enduro laps on big terrainActive 50–65+ rider maintaining all-mountain capabilityTechnical Baltic forest rider wanting assistance on climbs
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