Trailster (non-electric)
Izcelsme
Trailster bija Bergamot viskalnu / taku platforma 2010. gadu otrajā pusē, atrodoties starp XC orientēto Revox cieto asti un garāka gājiena Encore enduro velosipēdu. Arhitektūra bija četru stieņu Horst-link izkārtojums ar 130-150 mm aizmugures gājienu, kas savienots ar 140-160 mm dakšu, sākotnēji 27,5 collu riteņiem, un vēlāk tika pievienota 29 collu versija (Trailster 29). 'Sport' apdare parasti bija otrā no apakšas ranga — iesācēju līmeņa Shimano SLX/Deore piedziņa, RockShox vai Suntour piekare, bez oglekļa detaļām — pozicionēta kā pirmais 'īstais' taku velosipēds par Vācijas vidējā tirgus cenu. Ne-elektriskā Trailster līnija tika praktiski pārtraukta ap 2019.-2020. gadu, kad tirgus pārgāja uz e-MTB, un Bergamont apvienoja viskalnu segmentu E-Trailster 130/150 platformā ar Bosch Performance Line CX. Šodien Trailster nosaukums saglabājas tikai elektriskajā E-Trailster apakšzīmolā.
Specifikācijas
- Rāmis
- Aluminium AL-6061 hydroformed (6066 alloy on early 2015-16 27.5 models); high-modulus carbon main frame on the top Elite / 10.0 trims (2017-2018)
- Svars
- kg
- Transmisija
- Shimano SLX / XT 1x11, later SRAM GX Eagle 1x12; Fox / RockShox suspension front and rear
- Bremzes
- Hydraulic disc, 4-piston on later builds — Shimano MT520 4-piston (203/180 mm) on 2020 Trailster 8, SRAM Guide RS (200/180 mm) on 2019 Trailster 10, Shimano XT M8000 on carbon 10.0
- Riteņi
- Initially 27.5" (2015-2018), 29" on 2019-2020 generation; 30 mm-width rims (Alexrims EXR 30 / Syncros Revelstoke 2.0 / Sun Ringle Duroc), Boost 148x12 mm rear
Verdikts
- Lively, playful, 'flickable' handling — easy to throw around and confidence-inspiring on technical trails (MBR, Vital).
- Strong component value for a German mid-market price: quality drivetrain (Shimano XT M8000 / SRAM GX Eagle), 4-piston brakes and a dropper post standard even on mid trims.
- Modern, capable geometry — 65.5° head angle and short stem give an all-mountain bias rather than dated XC numbers.
- Adjustable geometry on later models (flip-chip + headset cup) allows 29" / 27.5+ wheel conversion to tune the ride.
- Reliable dropper performance (Manitou Jack on the carbon 10.0 'performed faultlessly').
- Rear triangle suffers noticeable flex — the rear wheel can push off-line under load (MBR).
- Pivot bolts are prone to loosening and need regular checking / Loctite; frame needs frequent maintenance.
- Bottom bracket (Rotor BB on the 10.0) reported creaking after only a few rides.
- Stock shock tune can feel underwhelming/jittery on steep, rocky terrain on some builds.
- Narrow 27 mm rims on the carbon 10.0 let tires fold at low pressure and needed re-tensioning; discontinued line means spares/pivot hardware are harder to source on the used market.
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