E-Trailster 2024

The Bergamont E-Trailster 2024 is a German-designed full-power trail eMTB at the value end of the Bosch CX market. The base 130 Tour trim runs an aluminium AL-6061 chassis with 130 mm of fork travel and 120 mm rear, a Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 drive, a removable 750 Wh PowerTube and a claimed 27.9 kg system weight. Headline numbers: 85 Nm of torque, 600 W peak, a 65 degree head angle and a 412 to 476 mm reach range across four sizes. £4,599 buys the base trim. Community verdict: a sensible, well-thought-out trail tourer for riders who want Bosch reliability without paying boutique money.

Drive system and range. The Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 4 needs little introduction. It is the most-deployed motor in eMTB, with 85 Nm torque, 600 W peak power and the broadest dealer support network in Europe. The Gen 4 unit weighs 2.9 kg and feeds power through a Bosch PowerTube 750 in this trim, a healthy step up from the 625 Wh pack on entry trims, and removable for charging off the bike. On mixed UK trails owners can comfortably expect 50 to 70 km per charge depending on assist mode and rider weight. Firmware updates roll out through the Bosch Flow app and have steadily refined the motor's natural-feeling power delivery over its life.

Geometry and handling. A 65 degree head angle is bang on the modern trail mean, and pairs well with the 130 mm fork. Reach starts at 412 mm in size S, growing to 476 mm in XL. That is a measured 64 mm spread, slightly conservative by 2025 standards but appropriate for the trail brief. The 490 mm chainstay is long and identical across all sizes, which means the front-centre to rear-centre balance shifts as frames grow. Taller riders will appreciate the long-and-stable feel; shorter riders may want to confirm fit at a dealer. Wheelbases run 1231 to 1305 mm, well within trail-bike norms. 29-inch wheels, no mullet option.

Build and value. Bergamont offers the E-Trailster 130 Tour as the base trim at £4,599. You get an X-Fusion E-Slide fork at 130 mm, a RockShox Deluxe Select Plus rear shock at 120 mm travel, Shimano BR-MT420 four-piston hydraulic brakes and a Shimano Deore 1x12 drivetrain. The frame is MonkeyLink-ready, which adds genuine value for commuters and tourers fitting lights and accessories. The standout is the 750 Wh pack on the entry trim, where most rivals at this price step buyers down to 625 Wh. The questionable note is the X-Fusion fork rather than a Rock Shox or Fox option, which trades a little damper sophistication for cost.

Community-verified strengths. Owners on the eMTB Forums highlight that Bergamont sits in the small list of sub-€3,000 full-suspension Bosch options when on dealer promotion, alongside Whistle and certain Haibike trims. The MonkeyLink integration, the removable 750 Wh pack and the conservative but well-balanced geometry are the recurring praise points. Bosch's app and four-year battery warranty add real ownership value.

Caveats and known gripes. The 130/120 mm travel and 65 degree head angle make this a trail tourer not a pinner. Anyone wanting steeper, rougher terrain should look at the longer-travel E-Trailster 150 trims or a Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 instead. The 27.9 kg system weight is on the heavier side, even for an aluminium full-power eMTB, so it needs the motor on to feel lively. Component spec on the Tour trim is functional rather than exciting, and any meaningful upgrade path means swapping fork, brakes and possibly drivetrain.

Verdict. The E-Trailster 2024 suits the value-led trail rider who wants proven Bosch hardware, decent battery capacity, MonkeyLink versatility and a comfortable cockpit, in a brand with strong European dealer reach. Pinners, racers and anyone chasing low weight should look elsewhere. Production status: current.