Revox Women's

mtb449–900 GBP

Origin

2018. Bergamont introduced dedicated women's Revox variants as the hardtail lineup matured. Rather than creating a completely separate model, they adapted the Revox frame with a shaped top tube for lower standover, women-specific contact points, and mixed wheel sizes (27.5" for smaller frames, 29" for larger). The approach mirrors the URBALT-documented industry pattern: real geometry numbers are identical, physical differences are at the contact points and standover.

Specifications

Frame: AL-6061 aluminium, women-specific shaped/lowered top tube; Boost thru-axle; fender/kickstand mounts (FMN)
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Shimano 1×8-9 speed (entry/mid hardtail)
Brakes: Hydraulic disc (Revox 4 FMN); Tektro V-brake on youth Revox 24 Girl
Wheels: Mixed by size: 27.5" (XS/S, suffix 7) / 29" (M+, suffix 9)

The verdict

+Strengths

Identical reach/stack geometry to men's equivalent — no performance compromise
Mixed wheel sizes (27.5"/29" by frame size) — proportional fit for shorter riders
Shaped top tube — genuinely lower standover, easier mounting/dismounting
Women-specific saddle and narrower bars — real comfort difference for female anatomy
FMN EQ variant (2020): road-legal equipment on a women's MTB — rare and practical
Revox 4 FMN explicitly marketed as women's with kickstand/fender compatibility — all-year trail commuter potential
Boost thru-axle throughout — same hardware standard as men's. No compromise on wheel retention.

−Weaknesses

SR Suntour fork — same weakness as men's Revox. Entry/mid fork limits technical descending.
Max system weight 115kg (vs 125kg some men's) — limiting for heavier women riders
No women's carbon variant — carbon Revox was unisex only (2017–2019 era)
Limited English-language women's MTB press coverage specifically for Bergamont
Women's colourways historically less varied than men's — fewer options
Size notation (XS7, S7, M9...) can be confusing when buying online — buyers must understand the wheel size suffix

Did you know

01Bergamont uses a dual size notation for women's Revox: XS7/S7 (27.5") and M9/L9/XL9 (29") — the number suffix directly tells the buyer which wheel size they get. Transparent and practical.
02The Revox FMN EQ Womens (2020) was one of the very few women's hardtail MTBs with full StVZO road-legal equipment — dynamo lighting, fenders, kickstand — essentially a women's off-road commuter.
03The Revox 24 Girl extends the family naming to youth riders — building brand familiarity from childhood. The crank length is 140mm vs 170mm on adult models — a significant ergonomic adaptation for young legs.
04Bergamont's official product description for Revox 4 FMN explicitly says 'for female riders' and 'women-specific geometry' — but the geometry tables show identical reach/stack to men's equivalent sizes. The 'geometry' claim refers specifically to the shaped top tube and lower standover, not head angle or reach.
05The women's Revox has a maximum system weight of 115kg vs 125kg on some men's variants — this reflects the lighter average rider weight assumption, but can be limiting for heavier women riders.

Who it’s for

Female trail rider from beginner to intermediateFemale commuter who also rides forest trails on weekendsShorter rider (XS/S) who benefits from 27.5" wheel proportionalityTeen or young adult woman entering MTBFemale rider wanting kickstand/fender MTB for all-weather use (FMN variants)