Bianchi E-Omnia X-Type SX 12SP Review

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2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Electric Bike Review
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Performance Line Cx Motor Downtube Fender Shield
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Velomann Saddle 31 6 Seat Post
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Flat Handlebar Shifters Grips Display
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Purion Display Panel
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp 34 Tooth Nw Chainring Bottom Bracket
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Frame Integrated Battery Bosch Powertube 625wh
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Kenda Booster 29 2 6 Plus Sized Tires
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Rear Fender Downtube Bottle Mounts
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Rock Shox Recon Silver 120mm Travel
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Seat Stay Integrated Rear Lights
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes 180mm Rotors
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Sram Xs Eagle 11 50 Tooth Cassette
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Standard 4 Amp Charger
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp High Step Black
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Electric Bike Review
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Performance Line Cx Motor Downtube Fender Shield
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Velomann Saddle 31 6 Seat Post
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Flat Handlebar Shifters Grips Display
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Purion Display Panel
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp 34 Tooth Nw Chainring Bottom Bracket
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Frame Integrated Battery Bosch Powertube 625wh
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Kenda Booster 29 2 6 Plus Sized Tires
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Rear Fender Downtube Bottle Mounts
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Rock Shox Recon Silver 120mm Travel
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Seat Stay Integrated Rear Lights
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes 180mm Rotors
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Sram Xs Eagle 11 50 Tooth Cassette
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp Bosch Standard 4 Amp Charger
2023 Bianchi E Omnia X Type Sx 12sp High Step Black

Summary

  • A hardtail cross country ebike with custom integrated lights, unique angular fenders, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and sturdy thru-axles. Available in three sizes, high-step only.
  • Boost hub spacing supports larger plus sized tires that improve stability, float, and traction. Lightweight Rockshox air suspension fork offers compression and rebound adjust.
  • Excellent drivetrain with SRAM 12-speed cassette offering 10-50 tooth spread, Reliable Bosch Performance Line CX motor with shift detection and 85nm of torque. Fast, compact, and light four-amp battery charger.
  • Basic Bosch Purion display panel is not compatible with their smartphone apps, and does not offer USB charging capability. Stylized frame seems to add weight, rigid seatpost could be lighter or swapped for a dropper or suspension post. Headlight does not point where you steer, but has side windows, unique seat stay lights keep you visible from behind, no kickstand.

Video Review

Introduction

Make:

Bianchi

Model:

E-Omnia X-Type SX 12SP

Price:

$4,300

Body Position:

Forward

Suggested Use:

Trail, Mountain

Electric Bike Class:

Pedal Assist (Class 1)
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Warranty:

2 Year Comprehensive, 5 Year Frame

Availability:

United States, Canada, Japan

Model Year:

2023

Bicycle Details

Total Weight:

56.2 lbs (25.49 kg)

Battery Weight:

7.7 lbs (3.49 kg)

Motor Weight:

6.39 lbs (2.89 kg)

Frame Material:

6061 Aluminium Alloy

Frame Sizes:

16.92 in (42.97 cm)18.89 in (47.98 cm)20.86 in (52.98 cm)

Geometry Measurements:

Large Frame 48cm: 18.75" Seat Tube, 24" Top Tube, 17" Reach, 31" Stand Over Height, 34.75" Minimum Saddle Height, 29.75" Width, 47.5" Wheelbase, 77.5" Length

Frame Types:

High-Step

Frame Colors:

Gloss Black with Celeste Blue Accents, Satin Black with Gloss Black Accents

Frame Fork Details:

Rock Shox Recon Silver 29B Solo Air Suspension, 120mm Travel, Motion Control Damper Compression Clicker, Rebound Adjust, 32mm Black Anodized Stanchions, Boost 110mm Hub Spacing, 42mm Offset, 15mm Thru-Axle with 6mm Hex Bolt

Frame Rear Details:

Boost 148mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with Hex Bolt

Attachment Points:

Bottle Cage Mount on Top Tube and Downtube, Plastic Mudguards

Gearing Details:

12 Speed 1x12 SRAM SX Eagle Long Cage Derailleur with Roller Clutch, SRAM PG1210 11-50 Tooth Cassette

Shifter Details:

SRAM SX Eagle Triggers on Right (Single Click for Ebikes)

Cranks:

FSA CK-762, IS Forged Aluminum Alloy, 165mm Length, ISIS Black, 34 Tooth Narrow-Wide Steel Chainring

Pedals:

Wellgo NW-91K Platform with Steel Cage, Black

Headset:

FSA NO.55R/558 Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"

Stem:

Velomann, Aluminum Alloy, 0-Degree Rise, 55mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp Diameter, Two 10mm Spacers, One 5mm Spacer

Handlebar:

Velomann, Double Butted AL7050 Aluminum Alloy, Low-Rise, 740mm Length, 15mm Rise, 9° Backsweep, 31.8mm Bore

Brake Details:

Shimano or Promax Hydraulic Disc with 180mm Rotors, Dual-Piston Calipers with Resin Pads, Two-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach

Grips:

T-One Rock T-GP34, Rubber, Plastic Inner Body, Inner Lock Ring

Saddle:

Velomann 140mm Width, Steel Rails, Soft Touch PVC

Seat Post:

Velomann, Rigid Aluminum Alloy, Integrated Clamp with 4mm Hex Bolt

Seat Post Length:

350 mm

Seat Post Diameter:

31.6 mm

Rims:

Velomann by WTB, 29", Aluminum Alloy, 30mm Inner Rim Width, 30x622, Pre Ano Black, 489g, 32 Hole, Reinforcement Eyelets, 42mm to 72mm Recommended Tire

Spokes:

Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Black with Nipples

Tire Brand:

Kenda Booster, 29" x 2.6" (66-622)

Wheel Sizes:

29 in (73.66cm)

Tire Details:

15 to 35 PSI, 1.0 to 2.4 BAR, DTC Compound, 30 TPI

Tube Details:

Presta Valve

Accessories:

Custom Plastic Mudguards (Steer Tube, Downtube, Seat Stays), Two Custom Integrated Seat Stay Lights (30 Mini LEDs Each, Made with Spanninga), Custom Steer Tube Integrated Headlight (Focused Middle, 21 Mini LEDs on Each Side, Made with Spanninga, Replaceable)

Other:

Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, ABUS Plus Keys and Cylinder, 1.7lb 4 Amp Bosch Standard Charger, Motor Support Continues Pedaling 120+ RPM, IP54 Durability Rated Electronics, SRAM SX EAGLE 126 Link

Electronic Details

Motor Brand:

Bosch Performance Line CX (Gen 4)

Motor Type:

Mid-Mounted Geared Motor
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Motor Nominal Output:

250 watts

Motor Torque:

85 Newton meters (Eco: 40nm, Tour: 50nm, Sport: 60nm, Turbo: 85nm)

Battery Brand:

Bosch PowerTube 625 3200Ma 18650 Cells

Battery Voltage:

36 volts

Battery Amp Hours:

17.4 ah

Battery Watt Hours:

626.4 wh

Battery Chemistry:

Lithium-ion

Charge Time:

5.5 hours

Estimated Min Range:

40 miles (64 km)

Estimated Max Range:

100 miles (161 km)

Display Type:

Bosch Purion, Fixed, 1.75" Grayscale LCD, Buttons: Power, +, -, Walk Mode, (Hold + for Lights, Hold - to Cycle Through Readouts, Hold - and Press Power to Change Units)

Readouts:

Speed, Assist Level (Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo), Battery Level (1-5), Trip Distance, Total Distance, Estimated Range, Lights

Display Accessories:

Micro-USB Port on Right Side of Display for Diagnostics and Software Updates Only

Drive Mode:

Advanced Pedal Assist (Measures Rear Wheel Speed, Pedal Cadence, and Pedal Torque over 1,000x Per Second, Power Output Relative to Pedal Input: Eco 60%, Tour 140%, Sport 240%, Turbo 340%)

Top Speed:

20 mph (32 kph)

Written Review

This review was provided for free using a demo bike, but Bianchi paid for a hotel during my visit to film. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased with you, this video and writeup are not meant to be an endorsement of Bianchi products. I welcome your corrections, additions, and feedback in the comments below, and the Bianchi electric bike forums.

Pros:

  • This is a unique looking electric mountain bike, and to me it verges on sport utility vehicle (SUV) because of the mini fenders and custom lights. I love that it comes in three frame sizes, is sold through shops, and has such a clean drive system integration (Bosch CX motor and Powertube 625 battery pack).
  • It’s a purpose built electric bike with high attention to details. Notice the internal cable routing, hidden rear wheel speed sensor (not a spoke magnet), black rims, spokes, hubs, and suspension fork stanchions! Everything matches perfectly, and there’s a premium feel to it.
  • The Bosch drive system is very responsive, and powerful. You get up to 85 newton meters of torque, it measures the rear wheel speed, pedal cadence, and pedal torque over 1,000 times per second, and there’s also shift detection so the chain and sprockets won’t get worn prematurely.
  • I’m very impressed by the 12-speed 10-50 tooth drivetrain, which will make starting and climbing easier, and give you lots of cadence options for comfort at a range of speeds. This is a cross country electric mountain bike, so riding fast for long distances pairs nicely with the many cadence speeds.
  • The SRAM trigger shifters are configured for single-click shifting. This preserves the drivetrain components, and is good for high powered mid-drive electric bike setups like we see here. The shifters both use your thumb, and are easy to actuate without taking your pointer and middle finger off of the brake levers.
  • Upgraded narrow-wide tooth chainring provides protection against chain drops when riding fast and on bumpy terrain. This is a part that I usually see on high-end mountain bikes, and it reduces the need for a chain guide which would add weight.
  • The high-step diamond frame is very sturdy, so you won’t get frame flex. I love how they’ve utilized the triangle by adding bottle cage mounts below the top tube and on the downtube… three bosses there. I believe you can position a folding lock or bottle cage here more comfortably here as a result.
  • Although it only comes in high-step, which means higher stand over height, they do sell it in two colorways. The first is all black, which is what I photographed and filmed. The second is black with bright blue accents (Bianchi colors) and it looks sporty. This second option pairs nicely with the integrated lights to be more visible if you do urban night riding.
  • There is a mounting point to add a rear kickstand if you wish, which could be very handy for stabilizing the bike during storage, when charging, or removing and replacing the battery pack. I believe the spacing is standard 40mm for the holes, which would work with many aftermarket stands.
  • The right chainstay appears to dip lower, which reduces the potential for chain slap. This asymmetric frame design is very custom, costs extra, but improves the durability and quietness of the bike. Very unique and cool!
  • High quality hydraulic brakes with large 180mm rotors. You get cooling efficiency, and a mechanical advantage over the tall wheels and heavier plus sized tires. For a cross country setup, these check the box and appear to use high quality parts from Shimano.
  • Excellent suspension fork here from Rockshox (part of the SRAM family)! It uses an air chamber, which is lighter and more adjustable (you can sag it according to your body weight, like preload). There’s a compression clicker, and rebound clicker.
  • Bianchi chose 2.6″ wide plus sized tires that help to spread out the weight of the heavier ebike platform, and provide a larger contact patch for improved float, deflection, and higher air volume for comfort. The width also increases the height of the tire, and provides a lower attack angle for the wheel as a whole, overcoming obstacles and cracks more smoothly. Note that 2.6″ is the smallest of the plus sized range (which includes 2.8″ and 3.0″ as well).
  • In order to handle the high volume 2.8″ tires, the wide 12-speed cassette, and improve overall wheel strength with a sturdier spoke bracing angle, the hubs are wider. The bike uses Boost hub spacing vs. regular. Also, both axles are thicker than average with 15mm front and 12mm rear, which improves strength and stiffness. Finally, the rims have reinforcement eyelets where the spokes connect, which reduces the chance of cracking as they are adjusted and trued.
  • Bianchi chose to use one of the nicer ABUS keysets for their battery lock, which can be matched to aftermarket security locks. While it takes additional time and money to order one of these matched locks, it reduces the clutter and wasted time of having to carry additional keys.
  • Excellent weight distribution with a mid-drive motor and downtube integrated battery pack. The motor casing is made from magnesium to be light weight, and the battery pack sits as low as possible towards the bottom bracket. Overall, despite being a little heavy, the bike handles very well in my opinion.
  • The Powertube 625 is one of the highest capacity battery currently available from Bosch for electric bicycles. This pack offers increased range and probably lasts longer than the 500 watt and 400 watt options. For optimal use, keep the pack between 20% and 80% full, store it in a cool dry location, and maintain 50% charge if you aren’t using it for long periods so as not to stress the Lithium-ion chemistry. Bosch does extensive durability testing and supports their product designs for roughy seven years after being discontinued… so you can feel confident that the bike won’t become obsolete anytime soon.
  • This ebike comes with the faster Bosch 4 amp standard charger! It makes perfect sense, given that it ships with a high capacity battery pack. In general, I like this charger because it’s fairly compact, lightweight at 1.5lbs, and quiet compared to almost all of the competition.
  • Bianchi has been in business for over 130 years. It started in Milan in 1885 with Edoardo Bianchi. They say that they’re committed to building products as artisans “a regola d’arte”, distinguishing design, style, and taste. They sell exclusively through dealers, but are part of the wider Bosch network, so there’s a sense of reliability and replaceability here that is above average, in my opinion.

Cons:

  • While most true mountain bikes do not ship with a kickstand, there are situations where it could be useful or more relevant. Given the fenders and integrated lights on the Bianchi E-Omnia X-Type, I feel like maybe it’s meant to be used as a “cross over” platform for urban riding. In situations like that, where you commute during the week and do some off-road fun on the weekends, adding a kickstand could make sense.
  • The platform is heavier than many other hardtail cross country electric mountain bikes I’ve seen, and I think that’s due to the the uqique frame, Boost hub spacing, plus sized tires, and little things like the alloy crank arms and rigid suspension post that could have been carbon fiber. I would probably swap the seatpost for a suspension post or dropper post to add comfort or utility… it’s nice that the post size is wider 31.6mm which provides more options for droppers.
  • The seat post clamp uses a wedge design that looks neat and is more streamlined, but requires tools. For a cross country model, I guess that’s okay because most of the riding would be on rolling terrain, but if you find yourself descending and want to quickly lower the saddle height, or let a friend try it, there’s more effort and time required.
  • As cool as the headlight looks, it does not point where you steer because it’s integrated into the steer tube. I had some concerns about the cables up front, which seemed like they could get snagged on the fender just below. This fender seems to block the light from shining down at a steeper angle. Perhaps the light is meant to help you be seen more than fully illuminate a trail? Also, the rear fender seemed to rattle a bit as shown in the video review.
  • The plastic battery shield cover does not lock to the frame, so it could be tampered with and lost more easily than the battery pack. Perhaps it’s lighter and simpler this way, bit it still weighs about a pound all on it’s own, I’ve seen other shield systems that are similar but lighter because they don’t also have the fender piece mounted below.
  • The charging port is located low on the left side of the frame. This requires bending down to reach, and is more exposed to dust and water. Considering that the bike doesn’t come with a kickstand, and best practices suggest laying the bike down on the non-drivetrain side (left side) to keep the derailleur safe, the charge port is going to be facing down and very difficult to reach. You could lean the bike against a wall to plug in and charge, but this feels vulnerable to me. High on the right side of the downtube would be my first choice for charge port location.
  • The locking cylinder that allows the battery pack to be removed is hidden under the plastic battery shield, and is difficult to see and interact with, especially without a kickstand or wall to lean the bike against. The battery itself is fairly heavy at 7.7lbs and almost requires two hands to manage once unlocked… so it feels like you almost need three hands (one to unlock and stabilize the bike, two for the battery. Same situation when putting it back into the frame, and the key must be twisted to the unlock position for the pack to actually stow correctly. I wish you could just push it into position and not need the key.
  • Be careful when lifting and transporting the PowerTube 625 battery because it does not have an integrated handle like the older PowerPack batteries. The 625 is pretty heavy at 7.7lbs and could easily get damaged if dropped, or really hurt your foot or nice flooring!
  • The Bosch Purion display is the most basic in their lineup from the first generation ebike systems. It’s grayscale, does not offer USB charging capability, and is not compatible with the Bosch smartphone apps. You could purchase an upgrade, like the Kiox or Nyon to get some of these features, but you’ll have to pay for a shop to install them. You cannot upgrade the battery or display to the latest Smart System generation of products.
  • I didn’t see bosses for easily mounting a rear rack. This is something I like to do with hardtails, because I often use them for commuting during the week. Having lived in a small apartment where I only had space for one bike, I appreciate the options and versatility of additional mounting points. At least this one has two bottle cage mounts (one below the top tube and one on the downtube).
  • You might have noticed that the motor was producing more noise in the video review above. This tends to be the case for the most powerful motors, especially when pedaling at higher RPM speeds (spinning faster). This particular drive system is ver powerful and dynamic, offering shift detection, but will use power more quickly than some others.
  • This is a very minor consideration, but the right chainstay doesn’t have a slap guard. It’s built lower than the left chainstay, so maybe that reduces chain slap, but a clear piece of box tape or aftermarket neoprene slap guard could further protect the paint.

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