Wilier Triestina Cento1 Hybrid

23 reasons to buy

• The Cento1’s motor offers assistance up to a reported max. speed of 20mph.

• Power feed on the Cento1 was said to be ‘seamless’, smooth and reliable.

• From as low as 26.2lb, the Cento1 is up there with the lightest e-bikes.

• Ultegra groupsets furnished the Cento1 with very high quality componentry.

• FSA equipment was durable and lowered prices on cheaper models.

• Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes were smooth and powerful.

• When not in use, the Cento1’s brushless motor exhibits no rolling resistance.

• Mahle’s 250w ebikemotion motor engaged and transitioned smoothly.

• Handling was said to be confident, neutral and not twitchy.

• 28c Vittoria Zaffiro tires helped out with vibration absorbence.

• Beautiful styling avoided bulk and concealed electric components.

• The Cento1 was controlled by a simple and unobtrusive one-button interface .

• Cento1s are preconfigured to accept a 2nd battery, boosting range to 460Wh.

• The Cento1 pairs to an app to give stat, navigation and management options.

• Frames used the same high-modulus carbon as Wilier’s non-electric bikes.

• The Cento1’s battery is enclosed in the downtube, improving aesthetics.

• Geometry sits between race and endurance, increasing long-distance comfort.

• Ultegra drivetrains offered more gear-range than one tester needed or used.

• Wilier Race Axy alloy rims were tough and transferred power well.

• The Selle Italia X1 saddle was rated highly for comfort.

• Testers said prices of Di2 models showed good value for a high-end e-bike.

• The Cento1 was received as a good-looking and well-designed bike.

• One tester milked between 53 and 62mi of assistance out of the Cento1.