The Boost's four builds offer Class 1 (20mph) or Class 3 (28mph) top speed, 65Nm or 85Nm motors, and 400Wh or 500Wh batteries.
This bike is available in step-over and step-through frames.
The Boost can support up to 375lb. This includes a rider up to 260lb, 130lb of cargo and/or passengers on the rear rack, and 45lb on the front rack mount.
The rear rack accepts a wide range of accessories for carrying cargo and passengers, including Thule Yepp child seats.
Testers and owners describe the optional accessories as well thought out.
Reviewers say the Boost is surprisingly agile. One says it rides very much like a hardtail MTB, and even tackles singletrack by adding tires with chunkier tread.
Most testers and owners say the Boost’s big 2.6” tires give a comfortable ride and cope well with light off-road terrains.
An optional second 500Wh battery can be fitted to the Speed and CX builds.
The builds with 500Wh batteries come with a 4A fast charger.
The Boost comes with fenders, bright Supernova lights, and mounting points for a front rack.
Despite its impressive utility, the Boost isn’t much bigger than a regular bicycle.
Reviewers relish the Bosch motor’s smooth, responsive assistance.
Testers and owners savor the Boost’s ability to climb hills.

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Benno states a height range of 5’1” to 6’3”, but riders 5’2” and under struggle with the bike’s size and high center of gravity.
One reviewer bemoans the lack of a hub gearing, belt-drive option.
The Boost comes with a single-sided kickstand; their dual-sided stand costs extra. A tester says the bike is unstable when loading or unloading cargo, even with the dual-sided stand.
An owner reports the dual kickstand breaking after two months of use. As a chain guide is fixed to the stand, this rendered the bike useless.
Contrary to other reviews, one tester complains about the bumpy ride and poorly designed accessories.

Bottom line

Benno’s Boost is a compact cargo e-bike with 24” wheels and a 250W Bosch mid-drive motor. Buyers can choose from builds with 65Nm or 85Nm motors, 20mph or 28mph top speeds, and single or dual-battery capacity. Testers and owners say the Boost rides almost like a regular bike, just with huge cargo capacity. The agility, performance, off-road ability, and comfort impress. Experts and owners also praise the relatively compact dimensions, overall utility, and optional accessories. The main complaints focus on the kickstand and the instability at low speeds, which makes the bike ill-suited to smaller riders. Overall, the Boost is deemed good value given its capabilities.

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