What BERGAMONT does

Bergamont is a European bicycle and e-bike manufacturer operated by Bergamont Fahrrad Vertrieb GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and wholly owned within the SCOTT Sports SA corporate group based in Givisiez, Switzerland. The brand designs and assembles a portfolio of finished bicycles organized around gravel/all-road (Grandurance, E-Grandurance), electric urban (Helix, E-Ville), e-cargo (E-Cargoville LJ long-John and LT long-tail), compact and folding (HANS-E, HANS-On, Paul-E), lightweight urban (E-Sweep), and trekking (Vitess) categories. Core technology is centered on proprietary frame architectures — SCM-Carbon, HSC Carbon, AL-6061 tubing, and investment-cast components such as the E-Ville central flange — combined with third-party electric drive systems from Bosch (Smart System, Performance Line SX, Cargo Line), Shimano (Steps), TQ (HPR50), and Mahle (X35+), plus integrated features such as the Stashbox downtube storage, Hans-E vertical parking system, and Bosch eBike Flow App connectivity. Differentiated design elements (Stashbox, Hans-E vertical parking, Paul-E folding) are positioned as proprietary innovations within otherwise industry-standard hardware stacks.

The business model is hardware sales of finished bicycles and e-bikes, sold exclusively through a global network of authorized dealers and country-specific distributors rather than directly to consumers; the website channels buyers to a dealer locator and distributor portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set at the dealer level. The company operates an extended warranty program — a five-year manufacturer's guarantee on frames contingent on annual servicing by an authorized dealer — which creates a long-tail service relationship with first-time buyers and reinforces dealer-channel stickiness. Bergamont does not disclose standalone financials; it is a privately held operating subsidiary within the diversified SCOTT Sports SA group, alongside other brands such as SCOTT, Bold, Syncros, Avanti, Dolomite, Lizard, Bach, Malvern Star, Solo, and Powderhorn. Headcount is reported in the 11–50 range, suggesting a lean product-management and sales/marketing organization with manufacturing executed via contract partners. Recent product cadence (2023–2025 launches across e-cargo, electric gravel, compact and folding platforms) and drive-system diversification beyond Bosch indicate active portfolio expansion, partially offset by safety recalls issued in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

Name

BERGAMONT

Legal name

Bergamont Fahrrad Vertrieb GmbH

Website

https://bergamont.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bergamont is a Hamburg-based bicycle and e-bike manufacturer, operated by Bergamont Fahrrad Vertrieb GmbH and owned by Switzerland's SCOTT Sports SA. It designs gravel, urban, cargo, compact and trekking bikes integrating third-party drive systems (Bosch, Shimano, TQ, Mahle), sold globally through authorized dealers and country distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Bicycles and E-Bikes

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-Bike Retail (CRAMAHAE), Cargo & Utility Bike Retail (CRAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Bicycle manufacturing
• Electric bike design
• Urban mobility bikes
• Cargo e-bikes
• Gravel road bikes

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales (bicycles and e-bikes): Revenue generated through the sale of finished bicycles and e-bikes (E-Urban, E-Cargo, E-Gravel, Grandurance performance, Paul-E folding, Hans/Hans-On compact platforms) via a global authorized dealer and distributor network. Sales are one-time per unit, with warranty service and replacement parts as supporting post-sale revenue.
2. Manufacturer's guarantee and warranty service: Bergamont provides a five-year manufacturer's guarantee on bicycle frames and rear ends (two or three years if not serviced annually by an authorized dealer), creating a long-term service relationship with first-time buyers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Core offering

Bergamont designs and manufactures finished bicycles and e-bikes across multiple mobility categories, including gravel/all-road, electric urban, e-cargo, compact intermodal, folding, lightweight urban, and trekking segments. Products are assembled around proprietary carbon and aluminum frame platforms integrated with third-party drive systems (Bosch, Shimano, TQ, Mahle), and sold exclusively through a global authorized dealer and distributor network rather than directly to consumers.

Product overview

Bergamont (operated by Bergamont Fahrrad Vertrieb GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, part of SCOTT Sports SA group) is a bicycle manufacturer with a portfolio organized into distinct product families rather than a unified software platform. The current product offering spans: (1) electric gravel/all-road bikes (the new Grandurance and E-Grandurance series), (2) electric urban bikes (Helix and E-Ville sub-families under the E-Urban range), (3) e-cargo bikes (E-Cargoville LJ long-John and E-Cargoville LT long-tail variants), (4) compact/utility bikes (HANS-E and HANS-E LT electric, plus the non-electric HANS-On), (5) the Paul-E folding e-bike, (6) the E-Sweep lightweight urban e-bike, and (7) trekking e-bikes including the Vitess. Most e-bikes use Bosch Smart System drive units (Performance Line SX, Cargo Line, Performance Line) with the Bosch CompactTube or PowerTube/PowerPack batteries and connectivity via the Bosch eBike Flow App, while other models use Shimano Steps, TQ-HPR50, or Mahle X35+ drive systems. The customer-facing service layer includes a dealer locator, online product compare tool, newsletter (powered by Maropost), catalogs/manuals portal, and warranty/recall information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grandurance Series All-road/gravel bike range from Bergamont. Includes the Grandurance 10 (super lightweight SCM-Carbon frame with integrated Stashbox storage compartment), Grandurance RD 10 (aluminum frame with carbon fork, 2x12 Shimano GRX), Grandurance FB 20 (flatbar gravel), and additional RD and non-RD Elite, Expert, 8, 6, 6 FMN, 4 models. Designed for commuters, tourers and explorers with balanced all-road geometry and multiple mounting points.
• E-Grandurance Series Electric gravel/all-road bike range featuring the TQ-HPR50 drive unit with integrated downtube battery. Includes E-Grandurance Elite (carbon frame, Schwalbe G-One Bite Evo tires), E-Grandurance RD Expert (carbon frame, Shimano GRX 1x12), and E-Grandurance RD 8 (aluminum frame, 360 Wh battery). Maximum speed 25 km/h.
• Helix (E-Urban) Lightweight urban e-bike range with Bosch Performance Line SX drive system and Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh battery. Available as Helix 20 (Shimano Cues 1x10), Helix 10 Belt (Shimano Nexus 8-speed with belt drive), Helix 20 Slope, and Helix 10 Belt Slope variants. 28-inch wheels, integrated lighting, max system weight 130 kg.
• E-Ville (E-Urban) Lightweight low-step urban e-bike with Bosch Performance Line SX drive system. Investment-cast central flange for rigidity and weight optimization. Available as E-Ville 10 Belt (Enviolo City stepless hub, Bosch Kiox 300), E-Ville 20 Belt (Shimano Nexus 5-speed with belt drive), and E-Ville 30. Bosch CompactTube battery integrates into frame.
• E-Cargoville LT Long-tail e-cargo bike with lower step-through and new battery concept. Available in LT Expert (Bosch PowerPack 725 Wh, Shimano Deore XT 1x12, Magura CMe5 4-piston) and LT Edition (Bosch PowerPack 545 Wh, Shimano Cues 1x10, Magura MT30). Max system weight 190 kg. Configurable with second battery for increased range.
• E-Cargoville LJ Long John style e-cargo bike with front load platform (70x45 or 50x45 cm) and powerful Bosch BES3 Cargo Line drive. Available in LJ Elite (Bosch PowerTube 750 Wh, Enviolo Cargo Automatic, belt drive) and LJ Expert (Bosch PowerTube 625 Wh, Enviolo Cargo). Configurable short or long front section; option for second battery. Max system weight 220 kg.
• HANS-E and HANS-E LT Ultra-compact e-bike platform. HANS-E has 105 cm wheelbase, Bosch Performance Line motor with 65 Nm torque, vertical parking function. HANS-E LT (Long Tail) version with 118 cm wheelbase, 160 kg max system weight, 27 kg rear carrier load. Designed for urban space constraints and intermodal use.
• Hans-On Non-electric version of the HANS compact platform. 20-inch lite AL-6061 tubing frame with 105 cm wheelbase. Shimano 1x9 drivetrain, Schwalbe Super Moto-X Greenguard tires, B&M Dopp LED front lighting. Designed as a dynamic commuter and intermodal companion.
• Paul-E Compact foldable unisex e-bike that folds to 90 x 45 x 80 cm. Shimano Steps E5000 drive unit with Shimano 504 Wh battery. Low-maintenance Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal gear hub with belt drive (Expert model). Integrated Klick-Fix locking mechanism for folded transport. EQ Expert and EQ Edition variants available.
• E-Sweep Lightweight minimalist urban e-bike with Mahle X35+ hub drive (40 Nm max torque) and fully integrated 250 Wh battery. Under 18 kg total weight. Available in Sport (Shimano Claris 1x8, 17.5 kg) and Tour (Shimano Deore 1x10, 17.2 kg) variants. Max speed 25 km/h.
• Vitess Trekking Series Bergamont's trekking e-bike range. New Vitess model featured on the homepage under the Trekking category.

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riese & Müller: German premium e-bike specialist focused on e-cargo (Load, Packster), e-urban (Rohloff, Charger), and folding (Birdy) platforms with Bosch and other premium drive integrations. Very close peer to Bergamont on e-cargo and compact/utility e-bikes, both selling exclusively through specialist dealers in Europe.
• Haibike: German e-mountain and e-trekking specialist with dealer-led distribution, owned by Accell Group. Closely comparable to Bergamont in drive-system choice (Bosch, Yamaha), product mix (e-trekking, e-urban), and European dealer-led GTM.
• Bulls Bikes: German bicycle and e-bike maker (owned by ZEG) with strong e-mountain, e-trekking, and e-cargo lineups sold through specialist dealers. Comparable to Bergamont on positioning, dealer-led model, and Bosch/Fazua/Shimano drive integrations.
• Canyon Bicycles: German premium bicycle and e-bike brand with strong gravel (Grail), road, and e-urban (Precede:ON, Roadlite:ON) lineups. Direct competitor to Bergamont in Europe, particularly in gravel and urban e-bikes, though Canyon leans more DTC while Bergamont is dealer-led.
• CUBE Bikes: German mid-to-premium bicycle manufacturer with deep e-bike (Stereo Hybrid, Kathmandu Hybrid, Cargo Hybrid) and gravel (Nuroad, Attain) ranges, dealer-led GTM, and Bosch/Shimano drive partnerships. Direct competitor to Bergamont across nearly every product category, headquartered in the same German market.
• Winora Group (Winora, Haibike, Sinus): German bicycle group owning Winora, Haibike, Sinus, and other brands with broad e-trekking, e-urban, and e-cargo portfolios sold via dealers. Closely comparable to Bergamont on product mix, drive-system suppliers, and German-market dealer-led GTM.
• KTM Fahrrad (KTM Bike Industries): Austrian premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer with e-mountain, e-road, e-trekking, and e-cargo offerings (Macina) sold via dealers. Directly comparable to Bergamont on premium positioning, Bosch-powered drivetrains, and European specialist dealer channel.

Broad incumbents

• Giant Manufacturing: World's largest bicycle manufacturer by volume, with comprehensive e-bike (Giant, Liv, Momentum) and gravel offerings sold through dealers worldwide. Comparable to Bergamont on product breadth and dealer-led distribution, with stronger vertical integration and scale.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: US-headquartered premium bicycle and e-bike manufacturer with a wide dealer network and in-house motor (Specialized SL) plus third-party (Brose, Mahle) integrations. Directly competes with Bergamont in e-urban, e-gravel, and e-mountain segments and overlaps heavily on gravel/all-road platforms.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: One of the world's largest premium bicycle makers, with deep e-bike (Domane+, Allant+, Rail) and gravel (Checkmate, Domane) lineups, sold through a global dealer network. Directly comparable to Bergamont on product categories, channel-led GTM, and premium drive-system partnerships, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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