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Bianchi Aria E-Road $7695 ($800 off) + Freight at Bike Force Docklands

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Bianchi Aria E-Road $7695 ($800 off) + Freight at Bike Force Docklands
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AssociatedSHilton on 09/03/2020 - 19:29 bikeforcedocklands.com.au (820 clicks)
Last edited 11/03/2020 - 15:39 by 2 other users

Electric Road bikes have been increasing popular. 1 Week special on sizes 50, 53, 55, 57 and 59 only
RRP: $8499
Promotional price $7695 on sizes 50, 53, 55, 57 and 59.
1 week only
Limited stock

Contact the store on 03 9602 3200 or via email ([email protected]) for more information.

The new Aria e-road provides the ultimate light weight road experience with power to expand your limits.

Bianchi has specifically developed its new IPD | Inner Power Drive system for the Aria e-road, using the Ebikemotion’s powerful X35 V.2 pedal assist technology. At 3.5kg for the entire system (rear hub motor, 250W battery, iWOC One and all wiring), the X35 V.2 e-power system is the smallest and lightest full-power pedal assist motor available. It is the perfect solution for riders, with a desire to take on long, demanding rides selecting the extra power and speed of a trained professional only when it is needed.

This extra power significantly adds to, but never overshadows the human powered endeavour and sensation of road riding. It simply gives the feeling that you have more power in your legs.

The fully integrated minimalist electric motor and battery provides a sleek, stylish, low profile natural aero look that can be ridden without any electrical power assistance. With zero interference, or drag, to the power transmission, the Aria e-Road is the true road cyclist’s choice.

The X35V.2 M1 36V/250W rear hub motor is extremely powerful, producing 40Nm of torque at the rear wheel, offering optimum powered assistance at speeds between 15 and 25km/h. Nestled between the rear cassette sprockets and the rear disc brake rotor, the motor is virtually hidden.

The X35 V.2 M1 motor is powered by a slim, 40mm wide 250W battery, positioned inside the downtube of the Aria e-Road frame.

A weatherproof charge-port is located discreetly in the upper surface of the down tube, near the junction with the seat tube, for a simple plug and charge operation via any household mains electricity supply.

Bianchi engineers integrated the iWOC One flush-fit power and battery level controls unobtrusively into the Aria e-Road’s aero top tube.

The Ebikemotion mobile app, allows the rider to easily integrate multiple data functions into the ride experience. Covering key motor function, battery status, power control, as well as GPS ride direction and tracking. A specific fitness function, linked to rider performance via heart rate bend, allows to control automatically the assist level of the motor unit by selecting a maximum HR frequency, to keep you in the exercise zone that you prefer.

All electronic wiring is internal, sealed away from the elements and danger, completing the Aria e-Road’s aero aesthetic.

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  • HD9990 on 09/03/2020 - 19:38
    +2

    what a bargain

    • Merlict on 09/03/2020 - 19:40
      +2

      Post some place selling it cheaper then.

    • salmon123 on 09/03/2020 - 19:41
      -3

      Can buy a harley for less…

      • 2ndeffort on 09/03/2020 - 19:45
        +3

        Totally different product for a totally different purpose

  • Buy2Much on 09/03/2020 - 19:44
    +6

    I will be a party pooper and say that if I have this money to spend on a motorised 2 wheels, I would prefer to get this https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/2019-harley-david… ;-)
    Seriously, this bike looks quite nice and understated, 'will surprise people when you zoom past other cyclists up the hill. But 8 grands is probably beyond the mass's perceived value of e-bikes. I am sure early adopters and people with spare cash have no problem seeing its value.

    • Dubsys on 09/03/2020 - 20:22
      +5

      Literally anything is more interesting than a harley to be fair.

      • zoner on 09/03/2020 - 22:02
        +2

        Not if you into polishing chrome pipes and want those cute little frizzles on the end of the handlebars

    • bchliu on 10/03/2020 - 10:22

      hmm.. Country of Origin is err.. interesting for a Harley

    • 2ndeffort on 10/03/2020 - 20:03
      +1

      Plenty of people spending $13K + on Pinarello, S-Works, Colnago, Trek Project One and other premium Non electric bikes. Even Bianchi's Top of the Line Road Racing non electric bike is more expensive than this. https://bianchiaustralia.com.au/collections/bikes/products/c… The Oltre XR4 frameset alone is $8.5K, you need to add all of the opther parts to this hunk of carbon fibre before you can ride it. For a bike of this calibre you'd be needing some very expensive italian wheels and a Campagnolo Super record Groupset to do it justice adding several additional thousands to the eventual price.

  • 2ndeffort on 09/03/2020 - 19:44
    +8

    This is designed for the ageing MAMIL or struggling amateur road cycling enthusiast. This is meant to help you fit in with the bunch even when the lightweight climbers drop your overweight figure at the base of the local hill. This is not meant for a commuter looking for a cheap ride to get to work of a morning or for someb0dy lookign for something to ride around with their kids on a weekend (unless your kids are amateur road racers). I know lots of cyclists that spend more than this much money on non electric road racing bikes.

    If I was in the market for something to help me get up the hills I would take a look, for the moment I am still OK with being dropped.

    • Merlict on 09/03/2020 - 20:04
      +1

      Had to google MAMIL

      In Australia the popularity of this sort of cycling has been associated with the Tour Down Under and the 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans.[6] Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has been described as a "mamil".[7]

      Lol!

      • klownvandamn on 10/03/2020 - 07:51

        MAMIL = Middle Aged Mammal in Lycra

    • Spam Service on 10/03/2020 - 08:17

      I'm not really sure who this bike is for. If you want a bike with a decent hill assist, then a rear-hub is not ideal. It's only 40Nm - the newer bosch mid-drive motors are 120Nm. Mid-drive e-bikes also run power through the gears so are much better on hills. You can get a good mid-drive e-bike well under half the price, or a kit to convert a bike for well under $1000.

      I guess this is for people who want electric assist, but keep the bike light and not obvious as an e-bike. But it's a high price for that.

      • bargaino on 10/03/2020 - 11:57
        +1

        40Nm gives 120N at the road, 250W/120N = 2.1m/s, so 8km/hr. Around a 12% grade.

        In reality, it will not give full power at such low speed, but this shows that the torque is more than enough.
        If you really want to climb a 12% grade, then yes a mid-drive is much better.

        As the specs say, "optimum powered assistance at speeds between 15 and 25km/h" which is fine for road climbs up to 6%.

        bosch mid-drive motors are 120Nm

        At the crank at low speed?
        You can't directly compare crank torque with wheel torque, unless you are assuming a 1:1 bottom gear.

        Those Bosch motors are fantastic for off-road, or high speed, but hub motors fit the role perfectly for road bikes, where the 15-25km/hr assists range is enough. Hub motor saves weight, and looks more like a real road bike.

        • Spam Service on 10/03/2020 - 13:06

          You can't compare crank with wheel torque, but that's because you can set how much torque you want with a mid-drive by setting the gear. Switch to a climbing gear and you can double your torque at the wheel. That's why mid-drive are so much better for climbing.

          If you're on the flat most of the time, then yes a hub is fine. But that's why I'm confused about this bike's application. It's not set up for climbing, but it won't assist the top speed either. It might help for long, not-very-steep climbs, but that's a very narrow use case.

          I have two bikes - a mid-drive ebike for my commute with hills, and a road bike for bike paths. If I put a motor on my road bike, it would be slower, since the only time I spend below 25kph is when I'm starting and stopping. My other bike is a mid-drive because hub motors just can't climb the hills I need to (10-15% grade for about 1km).

          I guess I'm just saying it wouldn't work for either of my applications, for someone else it might. But at that price, choosing a hub over a mid drive is a big sacrifice for the weight savings and looks.

          • bargaino on 10/03/2020 - 13:25

            @Spam Service: Which part of the maths do you not follow or agree with?

            Switch to a climbing gear and you can double your torque at the wheel.

            Which bike has 1:2 gear ratio? This one does not specify, but the lowest gear on Ultegra is 34:30, so all gears reduce torque.

            If you're on the flat most of the time, then yes a hub is fine.

            If you are buying a high-end road bike, and can't pedal over 25 on the flat, you are a pretentious poseur :-)

            On the flat, wit h a 25k limit, no motor is useful on a road bike.
            This is for climbing road grades, in mountainous country. It is not for people too lazy to pedal.

            Yes, you have no usage case for this bike. At $8k, not many people do. But there are many places where roads are limited to around 6%, to cater for trucks. 10-15% is clearly into mountain-bike and mid-drive territory.

            Yes, the speed range with assistance, and therefore grade, is limited. But it does come with a weight and looks advantage.
            Personally, if going with hub-drive over mid, I'd just get a stock bike and e-bike kit. Some of the kits are very good.
            That way it can be removed when the novelty wears off :-)

            GCN:
            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbSjnHH5elc

  • Asgard on 09/03/2020 - 19:49

    Is this 100% Carbon fibre frame? Otherwise….

  • first in line on 09/03/2020 - 20:08

    For that price I rather get a emountain bike. Specialized Levo is suppose to be one of the best in the market.

    • 2ndeffort on 10/03/2020 - 19:51

      you would look stupid turning up for the road bike shop ride at 7 am outside the bike shop on a saturday morning riding a mountain bike. This bike is aimed at that type of person.

      • first in line on 10/03/2020 - 20:19

        Why would I bring a mountain bike to a road bike shop ride?

        • 2ndeffort on 11/03/2020 - 00:22

          Because this deal was for a road bike. Substituting for an MTB is like commenting on a deal for cheap eneloop batteries that you'd rather buy some solar panels

  • CoreJava on 09/03/2020 - 21:43
    +1

    This is over priced. 10% off considered a bargain?
    Visit bikeexchange to find one that is bargain.Buy a Trek instead. It is more affordable and the parts are excellent.

  • PerthectDeal on 09/03/2020 - 22:11
    +3

    That is quite amazing 3.5kg for the drive motor and battery.
    Assume it can be modified to work over 25kph. Most bikes these days are going 28 to 35kph with just pedal power.

    • jasonc on 09/03/2020 - 22:20
      +2

      I'm sure it can be modified, but not legally in Australia

      • PerthectDeal on 09/03/2020 - 23:16
        +1

        Yep they really should have made the regulation 30kph maximum.
        Funny all the ebikes I see going along the bike path is flying past 35kph minimum!!

    • bargaino on 09/03/2020 - 23:17

      Assume it can be modified to work over 25kph.

      This is not a bike for bogans with DUI convictions.

      The motor is to help you up long hill climbs, and optimised for 15-25km/hr.
      If you want a fast electric "motorbike", you should get one with a mid-drive engine, so it benefits from the gears.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 09/03/2020 - 23:25

      the motor can go up to about 33kph without load. WIth load 250W motor is 27 - 28 max anyway

    • bchliu on 10/03/2020 - 10:30

      The specs are really good.. but that price is really out there though..
      I'm kinda interested in buying one to ride to work about 10km away - but not sure where to start really.

      • 2ndeffort on 10/03/2020 - 19:54

        Unless you live at the bottom of a steep hill and work is at the top you shouldn't need an ebike for a 10 km ride.

        • bchliu on 10/03/2020 - 20:17
          +1

          Lol. Probably do.. live in the Hills but commute to Parramatta..

  • Murrayb123 on 09/03/2020 - 22:16
    -3

    Only old people ride Bianchi

  • billys3 on 09/03/2020 - 22:20

    Orbea gain D40 for $4500. Same motor but alloy frame and different gear set.

  • SnoozeAndLose on 09/03/2020 - 23:25
    -1

    25km/h for a commute bike is a bit of useless, how many time it can use the motor if not going uphill?

    • bargaino on 10/03/2020 - 01:07
      +1

      Eh? If not going up hill, the motor is irrelevant. You pedal. This is not a bike for invalids.

    • 2ndeffort on 10/03/2020 - 19:56

      Its not a commute bike. This type of bike is for an ageing/overweight/unfit person who likes road bike riding/racing. Total overkill for a commuter bike. Buying this for commuting would be like buying a ferrari for the weekly grocery shop.

  • odysseus on 10/03/2020 - 02:10

    I'm sure I've seen a fleet of these outside the Westpac HQ at Barangaroo.

  • worker on 10/03/2020 - 16:46
    -3

    What a crock and a rubbish bike, I just bought a moped for $700 that is heaps better than this thing

    This bike is an absolute rip off, you could probably buy more weight in silver than this stupid bike for the same price

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