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Benno eJoy review

Benno eJoy

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good motor responsiveness.
  • OK motor assistance climbing hills.
  • Good motor assistance at speed.
  • Very good display and controls.
  • Bike is very good to pedal quickly.
  • Bike has good slow speed balance.
  • Bike copes very well on rough surfaces.
  • Has metal mudguards and a rear-mount kickstand.
  • Has a large rear rack with 40kg capacity.
  • A front rack is available as an extra-cost option.
  • Has built-in lights.
  • Has hydraulic disc brakes.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only comes in one frame size.
  • Doesn't have a suspension fork.

Type

Bike type
Commuter
Frame type
Step-through
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Pedal assistance score
75%
Braking score
83%
Turning and low speed score
70%
Comfort score
70%
Handling score
73%
Controls score
85%
On-bike battery score
N/A
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
N/A
Comments
The Benno eJoy can carry more load than most other models, the rear rack built in to the frame has a 40kg capacity and a matching front rack is an optional extra. The bike looks relaxed but we found it rides efficiently at speed and up and down hills with confident handling – the ride position means it's not suited to a very long fast commute though. There's no suspension, but large-volume tyres and a plush saddle take the edge off bumps and make the ride comfortable. Our testers thought the Bosch Active motor was a little under-powered, but 2020 model will come with the torquier Performance motor. The attention to detail in this bike was exemplary – most testers agreed it would be a pleasure to own and ride an eJoy.

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Sizes available
1
Bike weight (kg)
N/A
Motor brand
Bosch
Motor model
Active Plus
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
40
Max assist speed (km/h)
32
Assist settings
4
Battery size (Wh)
400
Battery location
Seat tube
Wheel size (inches)
26
Tyre width (mm)
55
Mudguards
Metal
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
9 (trigger)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Disc (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
N/A
Battery and motor warranty (years)
N/A
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
N/A
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$5,950.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
N/A
Quick release wheels
N/A

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