Bianchi E-Omnia T-Type Step-Thru Nexus 5SP Review

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Summary

  • A high performance urban speed pedelec with custom integrated lights, full length plastic fenders, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, a sturdy 15mm thru-axle, available in three sizes, two frame styles, and two colors.
  • Sturdy reinforced frame, upgraded Marathon E Plus tires with puncture protection and reflectivity, wide Boost hub spacing on the fork, and reinforced rims. Custom integrated rear rack looks sleek and adds utility. Adjustable air suspension fork, suspension seat post, and overbuilt adjustable angle stem improves comfort for longer faster rides.
  • Beautiful Bosch Kiox color display panel offers Micro-USB charging on the go, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, and tamper-resistant removability. Great attention to detail on supporting hardware including adjustable kickstand, Shimano INTER5 IGH, sturdy platform pedals, bottle cage mount, and fast charger.
  • Heavier than average due to overbuilt frame, included accessories, and internally geared hub. The headlight is built into the head tube and does not point where you steer. Unique rear rack interface may not work with all accessories. Battery cover does not lock to frame, and the battery can be tricky to remove and re-insert due to lock placement. Last generation Bosch motor, battery, and smartphone app.

Video Review

Introduction

Make:

Bianchi

Model:

E-Omnia T-Type Step-Thru Nexus 5SP

Price:

$4,600

Body Position:

Upright, Forward

Suggested Use:

Urban, Commuting, Touring

Electric Bike Class:

Speed Pedelec (Class 3)
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Warranty:

2 Year Comprehensive, 5 Year Frame

Availability:

United States, Canada, Japan

Model Year:

2023

Bicycle Details

Total Weight:

64.6 lbs (29.3 kg)

Battery Weight:

7.9 lbs (3.58 kg)

Motor Weight:

6.3 lbs (2.85 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:

Medium 48cm Frame Measurements: 17.25" Seat Tube, 22.75" Top Tube, 16.5" Reach, 27.5" Stand Over Height, 35.5" Minimum Saddle Height with Suspension Post or 32.5" With Rigid Seatpost, 27.5" Width, 46.25" Wheelbase, 76" Length

Frame Types:

Mid-Step

Frame Colors:

Gloss Black, Gloss White

Frame Fork Details:

Rock Shox Recon Silver Solo Air Suspension, 120mm Travel, Compression Lockout, Preload Adjust, 32mm Black Anodized Stanchions, 42mm Offset, Boost 110mm Hub Spacing, 15mm Thru-Axle with 6mm Hex Bolt

Frame Rear Details:

135mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Thru-Axle with Nuts

Attachment Points:

Bottle Cage Mount on Downtube, Mudguard Mounts, Proprietary Rear Rack

Gearing Details:

5 Speed 1x5 Shimano Nexus Internally Geared Hub INTER5 E, 28 Tooth Rear Sprocket

Shifter Details:

Shimano Nexus Half Grip Twist Shifter

Cranks:

FSA, Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 39 Tooth Belt Chainring Gates Carbon Drive CDX with FSA Aluminum Alloy Guard, 104 BCD

Pedals:

VP Wide Aluminum Alloy Platform with Integrated Nubs, Black

Headset:

FSA 55R/558 Integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered 1-1/8" to 1-1/2"

Stem:

Velomann TDS-666-8, Aluminum Alloy, Adjustable Angle, Bosch Kiox Display Mount, 110mm Length, 50mm Base Height with Tapered Plastic Cover, 35mm Clamp Diameter with 31.8mm Shim

Handlebar:

Velomann Wien, Aluminum Alloy, Low-Rise, 680mm Length, 20mm Rise, 15° Backsweep, 31.8mm Bore

Brake Details:

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

Grips:

Herrmans Luna Lock, Rubber, Inner Lock Ring

Saddle:

Velomann A037HR0 Gent, Steel Rails, 285x187mm

Seat Post:

Velomann SP-368-OV Suspension, Integrated Shim Style Seatpost Clamp, Preload Adjust 6mm Hex Bolt in Base

Seat Post Length:

285 mm

Seat Post Diameter:

31.6 mm

Rims:

Velomann Ebike Kargo by WTB, Aluminum Alloy, ETRTO 25x622, 32 Hole, TCS Tubeless Ready, Recommend 35mm to 70mm

Spokes:

Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Black with Nipples

Tire Brand:

Schwalbe Marathon E Plus, 28" x 2.15" (55-622)

Wheel Sizes:

29 in (73.66cm)

Tire Details:

30 to 60 PSI, 2.0 to 4.0 BAR, ADDIX e Rubber, Reflective Stripe

Tube Details:

Presta Valve

Accessories:

Velomann R78 King EVO by Ursus Adjustable Length Kickstand (40mm Bolt Spacing), Proprietary Integrated Rear Rack, SKS Full Plastic Fenders (65mm Width), Spanninga SOLO Integrated Rear Light (One LED), 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), ABUS Brand 5750 Shield Plus

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

Electronic Details

Motor Brand:

Bosch Performance Line Speed (Gen 4)

Motor Type:

Mid-Mounted Geared Motor
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Motor Nominal Output:

250 watts

Motor Peak Output:

600 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:

16.7 ah

Battery Watt Hours:

601.2 wh

Battery Chemistry:

Lithium-ion

Charge Time:

5 hours

Estimated Min Range:

30 miles (48 km)

Estimated Max Range:

40 miles (64 km)

Display Type:

Bosch Kiox, Removable, Magnetically Attached, 1.9" Transmissive Backlit Color Display, Automatically Adapts to Lighting Conditions, Buttons: Power, Lights

Readouts:

Clock, Assist Level (Off/Gray, Eco/Blue, Tour/Green, Sport/Yellow, Turbo/Red), Light Icon, Battery (Percentage and Infographic), Units (MPH or KM/H), Current Speed, Power Meter Infographic (Shows Rider Input and Motor Input), Range Estimator, Trip Distance, Trip Time, Power (Watts), Cadence (RPM), Average Speed, Max Speed, Heart Rate, Double Percentage Readout, Settings

Display Accessories:

Independent Button Pad on Left, Buttons: Walk Mode, +, -, Left, Right, Select, 5 Volt 1 Amp Micro-USB Port on Lower Edge of Display, (Navigate to Settings with Left Arrow then Click Select Button)

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:

28 mph (45 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 forums.

Observations:

  • The Bosch Performance Line Speed motor that this ebike uses offers great power, sensitivity to shifting, and is smaller and lighter than ever, but it’s also louder and more power hungry than the rest of the Bosch ebike motor line. The high capacity PowerTube 625 battery pack helps to extend range and meet the power needs. These premium parts do increase the price and this battery is kind of long and sharp so not as comfortable to take along as a second battery for long range riding.
  • Even though the E-Omnia is a first generation electric bike product from Bianchi, I consider the drive system to be very proven and reliable. I have tremendous respect for Bianchi, which started in Milan Italy in 1885 and is still a recognized leader in the traditional bicycle space! This is a more premium ebike product, Omnia actually means “everything” in Latin and that is represented by such a feature rich product with high attention to detail. It blends the capability and toughness of a hardtail cross country mountain bike with the utility, efficiency, and safety features of a premium city commuter. I love that they chose the Bosch speed motor because it will allow riders to reduce commute times, keep up with automobile traffic, and provide a fun sporty feel. Both wheels are connected by 15mm thru-axles that can withstand the speed and pressure of high performance riding.
  • The Bianchi E-Omnia T Type speed pedelec is available in North America, and there’s a lower speed version for European markets that uses the Bosch Performance Line CX motor instead of the Performance Line Speed.

Pros:

  • The frame and chosen components were built to handle higher speeds and even a bit of trail riding (especially if you swapped the tires). Note the thicker tubing and chain stays. The fork uses Boost hub spacing which provides a wider and stronger spoke bracing angle, and the front wheel mounts with a thick 15mm thru-axle vs. 9mm skewer. The bike is sold in high-step, mid-step (the one in my video and photos), and wave step-thru.
  • It’s wonderful to have three frame size options to improve fit, and I feel that Bianchi chose the adjustable angle stem very well. It’s super thick so it won’t rattle loose easily. It provides a logical and protected mounting point for the Bosch Kiox display panel.
  • When riding at higher speeds, and potentially going off-road, comfort becomes increasingly important. The air suspension fork they chose offers compression and rebound adjust, as well as air pressure (preload). The saddle felt great, the suspension seat post made a big difference (and can be adjusted for stiffness), and the added weight of the bike seemed to dampen vibration like on a motorcycle.
  • Sometimes a seat post will slide down into the seat tube slowly over time, especially if it’s a suspension seat post… so I like that they chose a strong wedge seat post clamp and added markings to the side of the post for easier repositioning. The downside is that it requires a tool to adjust vs. a quick release collar.
  • Excellent tire choice! The Schwalbe Marathon E Plus is recognized for reliability and grip quality. These tires bring puncture protection, reflective sidewall stripes, and provide good comfort and stability due to their size. The 28″ tire size provides a lower attack angle to smooth over cracks and bumps while the 2.15″ width increases air volume for comfort and side to side stability.
  • Visibility enhancements include the reflective tire stripes, high visibility color option (white), standard integrated lights (front and rear) as well as additional LED accent strips (60 LEDs on the seat stays and 42 LEDs on the steer tube). The bike is unique and easier to spot in traffic as a result.
  • Lots of little extras that were done well including the adjustable length kickstand (positioned well so there’s no pedal lock, and it’s inside the left chain stay so no heel strike), wide aluminum alloy platform pedals, three bottle cage bosses on the downtube, and a keyed-alike ABUS cafe frame lock.
  • Wide plastic fenders and unique off-road inspired armor mud guards (design seems to vary by geography). Extra attention was paid to the aesthetics of this model with the tight spoke pattern and all-black hardware (including the suspension fork stanchions).
  • 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. They already matched it to the frame lock :)
  • I have some gripes about the design and functionality of the rear rack, but it does look nice and keeps weight as low and close to the rear wheel as possible. It’s sturdy because it’s welded directly to the bike frame, and it’s paint matched which looks awesome.
  • 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.
  • Beautiful internal cable, wire, and brake line integration. There’s less chance of snags, pinches, and kinks because they limited the exposure. The rear wheel speed sensor is integrated into the disc brake rotor mount vs. being tacked onto the left chain stay and requiring a spoke mounted magnet… it’s clean and durable.
  • The Shimano Nexus INTER5 internally geared hub is known for being durable, and allows for shifting at standstill. It pairs nicely with the Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt that is clean and quiet. The frame was custom made with a split to allow for a belt drive like this.
  • Very capable 180mm hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano or Tektro. They provide a decent mechanical advantage over the larger 28-inch wheels and offer adjustable-reach levers that will be easier to reach for riders with different sized hands.
  • The Bosch motor used for this ebike are excellent in terms of power, drive modes, shift detection (protecting your belt and IGH), and high pedal cadence support (over 120 RPM). It does drain the battery a bit faster, and produce more noise than an Active Line product, but is perfect for commuting in my opinion.
  • I appreciate that they used a lightweight black plastic battery cover for the PowerTube 625 instead of metal. This decision saved weight, money, and makes it easier to replace between the two bikes (and possibly some of the other Bianchi ebike models). Note that the cover itself does not lock to the bike and seems to have an oversteer bumper built in, so it’s a bit vulnerable to cracking if you crash, and could be taken more easily at public bike racks…
  • The PowerTube 625 is one of the highest capacity batteries from Bosch, it was the top product from the last generation of drive systems. This pack offers increased range compared to the 500 watt and 400 watt options, but less than the new 750 Smart System battery. It can be charged on or off the bike. 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 a decade 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 1.7lbs, and quiet compared to almost all of the competition.
  • You get a Bosch Kiox display here, which is awesome because it has a built-in Micro USB charging port! This allows you to charge or maintain portable electronic devices while riding! It’s a great feature, given how much battery capacity this ebike offers. The display has a durable Gorilla Glass screen, is magnetically attached (for easy removal when parking or if you crash hard), can be semi-permanently fixed to the mount using a set screw, and shows a color light-adapting screen with lots of menus.
  • I like how the display panel can be angled from within the stem itself, so you’re not stuck with one screen angle based on how you set the stem itself. I also thought the grips were unique, and appreciate that they are locking, so they won’t twist as you bear down.
  • In addition to the great number of screens on the Kiox, Bosch also has a smartphone app that offers a GPS map utility as well as some tuning and fitness features. I love the default readings on the Kiox however, as they provide more than most of the competitors including pedal RPM, battery charge level percentage, calories burned, and heart rate (with optional heart rate monitor connected).
  • Bionchi has been around for over 100 years, and they have ~278 dealers in North America. This, combined with the Bosch Certified Dealers means that your bike will be serviceable and retain value.
  • I’m pretty impressed by the price point here, considering all of the premium hardware and drive systems. This is a high quality build, and it’s rare to see a Class 3 model for this price with these components from a name brand company with dealers.

Cons:

  • The bike looks unique, but the angular frame design and welded-on rear rack add to the overall weight… and the rack cannot be removed. Since the rack does not have bungee loops or standard sized pannier hanger rods, it may not be compatible with all bags, child seats, and other accessories.
  • I love that the bike has many integrated lights, not just a front and rear but also some smaller LEDs spread out on the steer tube and seat stays. This provides a larger visual footprint for safety… but the headlight itself is built into the frame, and doesn’t turn as you steer.
  • 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). It’s not so bad when the wind is blowing by or you’re riding with traffic.
  • Since the battery shield doesn’t lock to the frame, it could be taken from the bike by anyone at a public rack. In order to unlock the battery and remove it, you have to insert the key from the underside of the downtube, which is difficult to see and reach… and you have to insert and twist the key again to put the battery back inside! This can be difficult due to the front fender crowding the area and the weight of the battery itself (7.9lbs).
  • 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 7.9lbs and could easily get damaged if dropped, or really hurt your foot or nice flooring!
  • The battery charging port is low on the left side of the frame, directly in the path of the left crank arm. This means that you have to bend way down to plug it in, the port is more exposed to water and debris while riding, and the charger cord could get snagged by the cranks if they are bumped while the bike is parked and charging.
  • As much as I love the Bosch Kiox display panel, the control pad for it has buttons that require a bit of extra force when pressing and the screen readout is kind of small… I believe that’s why Bosch used colors for the four levels of assist. This way, you can interpret data without having to focus in too much and get distracted trying to read. Consider the Bosch Nyon display as an upgrade if you want a larger display and some cool mapping views.
  • Since this is last generation drive system technology, you cannot upgrade to the latest display panels like the Kiox 300. The charger, battery pack, and smartphone apps are also not cross-compatible, which could be annoying if your family owns multiple ebikes and then cannot share.
  • Weighing in at roughly 64.6lbs, this is a heavier electric bike. I think it’s the overbuilt frame, integrated rear rack, included ABUS cafe lock, internally geared hub, Boost hub spacing fork, and that heavy duty adjustable angle stem. Worth the trade-off in my opinion, but I’d probably remove the battery before lifting or transporting on a car rack.

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