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Italian Bianchi has launched two new electric bikes in its T-Tronik range. An urban model, the C-Type, sits alongside the more touring-oriented T-Type. Both are based on Shimano motors and promise 95 km of autonomy.
The bicycle manufacturer Bianchi completes its range of electric models. Until now, the T-Tronik series offered off-road models. It now opens up to more urban bikes with the C-Type and the T-Type. The electric assistance is entrusted here to a Shimano Steps E6100 central motor developing 250 W for 60 Nm of torque. The Sunrace derailleur provides shifting between the nine gears. A 417 Wh battery integrated into the downtube promises up to 95 km of range for both e-bikes. It can be easily extracted from the frame to be recharged separately.
The Bianchi T-Tronik C-Type. © Bianchi
Logically, the Bianchi T-Tronik C-Type opts for an open aluminum frame that facilitates the ascents and descents for urban use. On the other hand, a low frame like this generally gives a less rigid assembly that is not very suitable for “sporty” driving. The T-Type comes in two versions, one with a lower frame and a more upright riding position. The adjustment of the stem allows you to place the handlebars at your convenience. All models are equipped with a Suntour fork offering 63mm of travel. The seatpost, on the other hand, is not suspended. The wheels are fitted with 28-inch Chaoyang E-Liner City tires, while braking is provided by a pair of (160mm) Radius hydraulic disc brakes.
The integration of the Shimano Steps E6100 motor. © Bianchi
The Bianchi T-Tronik T-Type and C-Type are equipped with rear luggage racks that can support 25 kg. Mudguards are also there, as is the crutch to park your mount quickly. In view of the images of the bikes, we can fear that the mudguards do not go down low enough to protect the shoes and the bottom of the pants. Too bad that Bianchi does not directly integrate a lock to block a wheel for a short stop. A 100-lumen Herrmans front light illuminates the road, while an Axa light keeps you visible behind.
Bianchi has yet to release the weight of its new bikes. Their availability is also currently unknown, as are the prices at which they will be launched.