Bianchi Aria E-Road
Bianchi Aria E-Road 105 Di2 (2024)
Pure aero speed with a stealth boost — now ready for South Australia’s signature climbs
Carve Up Willunga, Norton Summit and the Coast to Vines
The Aria E-Road’s 250 W Mahle X35+ rear-hub motor adds just enough assistance to flatten the ramp up Old Willunga Hill or punch through Adelaide’s coastal headwinds, yet the bike still feels like a true race machine when the power’s off. At about 12.5 kg complete, you’ll flick through the Esses on Gorge Road or descend Greenhill with the same poise you expect from a conventional carbon aero bike.
Why it shines on SA tarmac
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Aero carbon frameset (47 – 61 cm) | Cuts through the Gulf St Vincent seabreeze and shaves seconds on the Murray Bridge road races. |
| Mahle X35+ 250 Wh system (40 Nm) | Silent, natural assist for the final pinch up Lofty; removable rear wheel means easy servicing on race day. Bianchi |
| Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed & hydraulic discs | Lightning-fast electronic shifts on the Black Top segments; confident braking on Piccadilly’s wet hairpins. |
| Vision Trimax wheels & 28 mm Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres | Durable enough for the Southern Expressway shoulder, supple enough for the Kersbrook chip-seal. |
| iWOC One top-tube controller + BLE/ANT+ app | Dial in assist or check battery before rolling out for a Barossa century. |
Full Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Motor / Control | Mahle X35 Plus 250 W rear-hub, iWOC One button, BLE & ANT+ connectivity |
| Battery | Mahle X35+ 250 Wh, internal downtube (approx. 80–100 km range in mixed terrain) |
| Frame / Fork | Aria E-Road full carbon aero, BB86 PressFit, tapered 1.4"–1 ⅛", flat-mount disc |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 12-speed electronic, 50-34 T crank, 11-34 T cassette |
| Brakes / Rotors | Shimano 105 hydraulic, SM-RT86 160 mm F/R |
| Wheelset | FSA Vision Trimax alloy disc (rear integrates motor hub) |
| Tyres | Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 700 × 28 c, 150 TPI |
| Cockpit | Velomann Flat-Top alloy bar (400–440 mm) & −6° stem (90–120 mm) |
| Seatpost / Saddle | Full-carbon aero post with ±35 mm offset head / Velomann 262 × 145 mm |
| Weight | ~12.5 kg complete (size 53, no pedals) |
| Sizes | 47 / 50 / 53 / 55 / 57 / 59 / 61 cm |
| Colourways | Celeste CK16/Black Gloss; Summertime Dream/Black Gloss (availability may vary) |
Specifications may change without notice; quoted weight can change with out notice
Who’s it for?
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Performance roadies who want to hold the fast bunch across Checker Hill yet still feel “legit” in a sprint.
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Weekend adventurers plotting 140 km loops from Glenelg to Goolwa without range anxiety.
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Re-starters & KOM hunters chasing a little assistance on the steeper SA classics while keeping an authentic road-bike ride.
Ready to level-up your road game?
Book a test ride and feel the effortless surge up Norton Summit—then roll the descent with the motor off and a grin that’ll last all the way back to the Parade.
