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BergamontRevox Women's
mtb449–900 GBP
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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.
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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)
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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
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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)
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