[OMNIUM] Cargo Bikes, Made Easier to Ride: Mini v3.1 Step-Thru

The OMNIUM Mini v3.1 Step-Thru model is already built up.

"If only cargo bikes were a little easier to ride"
This is a bike that truly answers that feeling.

Ahead of our test-ride and display events in Nagoya and Tokyo starting tomorrow, May 1, here's a closer look.

Be sure to check this out for details on the test rides, too.

Come Ride an OMNIUM: Test Rides & Display in Nagoya & Tokyo

The v3.1 Update

v3.1 is a major update for the Mini.
First, let's look at the changes other than the step-thru.

The rack mounting system is now shared with the Cargo and Mini-Max.
That means it now works with accessories that couldn't be used on the Mini before, such as the tilting rack bracket.

The front rack itself has also moved to a round-tube design. It looks more solid and has more of a true cargo-bike presence. It also now supports mounting a dynamo light.

The webbing has been updated too. Velcro has been added to both the vertical and horizontal straps, making it easier to secure things precisely. Both practicality and durability are improved.

The fork has changed to the same v3.1 segmented fork as the Cargo and Mini-Max. The segmented construction increases stiffness and greatly improves stability under braking. You can stay confidently in control even when loaded up.

It now takes tires up to 55mm wide front and rear. Running wider tires at lower pressure soaks up road vibration well, so you'll tire less even on rough pavement.

Easier Step-Over Changes How You Use It

The biggest change this time is that the previous XS size has been replaced by the step-thru.

So what does a step-thru change?

In Japan, the closest description might be an "easy step-over frame," much like a mamachari city bike.
The step-thru shape OMNIUM has adopted drops the top tube way down, so you can get on and off naturally without lifting your leg high.

It's not about whether you can step over it, but how naturally you can.
That difference translates directly into everyday ease of use.

For example, when you're wearing a skirt or a coat.
When there's a child seat on the back.
When you're getting on and off with a load.

Just not having to swing your leg up high takes a lot of the stress out of getting on and off.
Simpler movements mean more situations where you can actually use it.

For anyone who's been interested in the Mini but hadn't taken the plunge, it's now a much more realistic option.

A Big Change for Carrying Kids

How well it works with a rear child seat has changed a lot, too.

You could mount a child seat on the previous Mini as well.
But with a frame that has a horizontal top tube, it was a pretty impractical combination for everyday use.

With the step-thru, the top tube is low, so you can step over naturally from the front. It doesn't interfere with the child seat, and you can get on and off without straining. This difference is bigger than you'd imagine.

Starting off and stopping with your child on board, quickly hopping on and off.
When those everyday movements become smooth, real-world usability changes dramatically.

As an everyday tool, it feels like a far more realistic choice now.

Not Just a Small Frame

The step-thru isn't a small-size frame.

It often gives that impression at first glance, but the seat tube length is the same as the previous XS.
In fact, the top tube is longer than the old XS size. The recommended rider height is a wide 155–180cm, a design that makes it easy to share between people of different builds.

It's now a realistic option as a shared cargo bike for couples, too.

It isn't a scaled-down model, but a frame whose shape was changed with easy mounting and dismounting in mind.

For reference, the geometry for each size is below.
Sizes S, M and L keep the conventional horizontal frame.

MINI V3.1	Step-Thru	S (52)	M (54.5)	L (57)
Seat tube length (C-T)	520	520	540	570
Top tube length (C-C / actual)	545	520	540	570
Stack	552	552	572	601.5
Reach	380	355	369	390.5
Standover height	N/A	767	786.5	815.5
BB height	288	288	288	288
BB drop	81	81	81	81
Seat tube angle	73.3	73	73.5	73.5
Head tube angle	73.5	73.5	73.5	73.5
Wheelbase	1030.8	1006.5	1026.5	1057
Axle to crown	298.5	298	298	298
Rake	25	25	25	25
Trail	50.5	50.5	50.5	50.5
Chainstay length	462	462	462	462
Overall length	1660	1636	1656	1686.5

More You Can Do

The range of dedicated accessories has grown too.

With the shared rack system, genuine OMNIUM accessories are easier to make the most of.

The extender bar is a part that expands the loading area.
It makes it easier to carry large or oddly shaped loads.

The tilting rack bracket is a mechanism that lets the front rack fold up compactly.
It makes the bike easier to handle in tight spaces like an entryway or a cramped bike park.

The Airtag webbing case is an accessory that discreetly stores an AirTag inside the webbing. It's an anti-theft measure that doesn't spoil the look.

[Ready to Ship] OMNIUM Mini V3.1 Frame Kit

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Test Rides & Display in Nagoya & Tokyo

Right now is the perfect time to compare OMNIUM bikes side by side.

The Nano, the Titanium Mini-Max, and the Mini step-thru.
Even within OMNIUM, each one has its own ride feel and its own picture of how you'd use it.

The Mini has a cargo rack up front, yet it rides very naturally —
from the moment you set off, it handles just like your everyday bike.

Your load goes up front, and your back stays light.
There's also the reassurance of always being able to see what you're carrying.

The more you feel cargo bikes might be a bit of a hurdle,
the more we hope you'll give one a try in person.

Just a short ride, and you'll notice it handles far more naturally than you expected.

If you've been curious, please take this chance to try one out.

Come Ride an OMNIUM: Test Rides & Display in Nagoya & Tokyo

Event Details

Nagoya
Venue: Circles Tailored MAP
Dates: Friday, May 1 – Monday, May 4 (public holiday)

10:00–19:00

Tokyo
Venue: Circles Tokyo MAP
Dates: Friday, May 8 – Monday, May 11
11:00–20:00

Pre-orders for the titanium models are also open until May 14.