I wasn’t quite sure about the looks of the Benelli City Link Sport to start with, but after my son turned round to me and said: “Dad, it looks like an adult’s BMX”, I thought, yes, it does look pretty cool. The bike allows for a comfortable ride to and from work, but you can also let your hair down (if I had any that is) and get off-road – the bike feels great on either surface.
The battery on the Benelli City Link Sport seems to last well but I turned the motor up to maximum and really pushed it to see how quickly it would run down. For commuting to work, having the motor set to level 3 allows me to travel without any real effort, and I get a full week of journeys from a single charge. Then on Friday it’s time to charge it for a weekend of fun on the dirt tracks again.
Once you start to pedal, the power kicks in very quickly. On the open road or off-road this Benelli City Link Sport is awesome, but on busy city streets with other vehicles, commuters and pedestrians, it means having your fingers on the brakes just in case.
The Benelli City Link Sport has a Samsung lithium battery (36v, 6.6Ah), rechargeable in 4-6 hours. The motor provides 250W of power, with a torque sensor installed on the front hub to ensure a range of 50km. The bike also features an eight-speed Shimano Acera M390 dérailleur and an Apse braking system. There’s a handlebar-mounted LCD dash that shows speed, distance, the PAS levels and battery information.
I’m not the fittest individual, and I have an active family life, but for me this Benelli City Link Sport is ideal. It gives me the incentive to ride to work, knowing I won’t arrive soaked in sweat, needing a shower and lie down; and when the family is up for a spot of cycling out and about in the countryside, the bike just takes the track in its stride, giving me a comfortable ride even on the roughest of terrain.
I don’t exercise (I know I should) and I’m not the greatest for pedaling endurance, so knowing that the Benelli City Link Sport’s got power on tap gives me the confidence to get out on the road or cycle tracks and push my limits. When my legs tire and I can’t catch my breath, the motor kicks in and as long as I move the pedals round, it helps keep me moving. It brings a smile to your face.
I’m not a motorcycle rider, so a bike with power isn’t something I’m used to. It might not be as fast as a motorbike, but believe me it’s faster than me with just my legs as power.
Benelli City Link Specifications
Frame : Aluminium alloy
Motor : 250W, Rear-hub drive
Gears : 8-speed Shimano Acera M390 dérailleur
Brakes : Apse disc brakes
Suspension : Adjustable front fork suspension
Battery : Samsung lithium battery (36V, 6.6Ah)
Range : 28.5 miles (tested)
Weight : n/a
Tyres : 2x 20”Innova IA 2024
PRICE : £899
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