CANYON INTRODUCES ALL-NEW CITYLITE FAMILY

Whether you choose to explore the city on your own power or with an electric boost, the new Citylite and Citylite:ON deliver a ride that’s smooth, simple, and fun. It’s city riding simplified.

Embargoed until 11:00 CEST, Thursday 14th August: Ditching cars and experiencing the city by bike is awesome. Goodbye, traffic. Hello, adventure. So, why don’t more people make the leap to traveling by bike? Because it can also be stressful. That’s why Canyon created the all-new Citylite and Citylite:ON models—bikes that simplify city riding.

The Citylite Family is your new go-to for running errands, commuting, grocery shopping, dropping off the kids, leisure rides and much more. Both bikes are designed to bring comfort, flexibility, and style to your everyday journeys.

As stylish as they are practical, the Citylite:ON e-bike and the Citylite push bike simplify and elevate every trip through town with smooth and worry-free rides. How so? Let us explain...

• Everything you need is included: The Citylite comes with dynamo lights, fenders, kickstand, a rack and frame-integrated lock for quick security. Meanwhile the Citylite:ON is equipped with all you need for the city, including built-in lights (with clever braking signal) as well as fenders, kickstand, rack, and a frame-integrated lock.  .  

• Comfort is guaranteed: Both Citylite and Citylite:ON feature lightweight, aluminium frames equipped with vibration-damping carbon forks. On the Citylite, riding comfort is guaranteed with an upright position and a wide, comfy Selle Royal Essenza saddle. The Citylite:ON takes comfort up a notch, thanks to its smooth ride, powerful Bosch Performance Line motor, and Vario suspension seat post. The wide (650x47) Maxxis DTR-1 tyres also add compliance to the ride while 60mm aluminium fenders keep you dry and warm when conditions are foul. Both bikes feature ergonomic grips (with molded “wings”) that reduce pressure on hands and wrists. 

• Frame design lends confidence: Not every city street is smooth and serene, which is why both Citylite models feature stable handling and cockpits that help riders stay confident and in control. Ergonomic handlebars, with just the right amount of sweep and rise, put their pilots in a comfortable-yet-engaged position. Both bikes also feature an integrated front light, to help riders see and be seen by others on the road.

• Carrying your essentials is easy: Both bikes come with an MIK HD rack, so you can mount everything you need for any city scenario—from a child seat to a basket or side bag. You can also add a front rack or a trailer for even more options. 

• Reliability is a core feature: An internal geared hub and a durable Gates belt drive eliminate the stress and mess of regular maintenance that comes with daily riding. Powerful and reliable Canyon-branded Promax Urban Clean hydraulic disc brakes give you all the stopping power you need, whenever you need it. On e-bike models, the rear light features an integrated speed sensor that automatically triggers a brake signal to alert anyone behind you that you’re slowing down.

• One size fits all: With easy-to-adjust seatpost and handlebar angle, the Citylite takes a one-size-fits all approach for maximum flexibility. Sharing a single bike with friends and family just got much easier. The Step-Over versions are designed to accommodate riders between 165-195 cm, while the Step-Through version can fit riders between 155-180 cm. 

• Connectivity: Mounted on the stem is a clever SP Connect SPC+ E-CAP smartphone mount with an optional wireless phone charging module (purchasable separately via Canyon) that has been specially developed for e-bikes to enable cable-free charging directly from the e-bike battery. 

The all-new Citylite family represents a major part of Canyon’s dedicated Urban line-up, sitting alongside the sporty, minimalist Roadlite and Roadlite:ON, as well as the versatile, trekking-oriented Pathlite:ON models.  

• New Bosch Performance Line 75 Nm, 600w drive unit with 4 support modes, plus Bosch Purion 200 handlebar display (inc. Walk Assist function), no-fuss Gates CDC belt drive, and Shimano Nexus 5-speed internal geared hub 
• Lightweight, removable battery: 400Wh (up to 85km range) with 250Wh Powermore range extender (+50km) option.
• Supernova Starstream Mini front light, neatly integrated into the front of the handlebar, and Sate-lite M15 rear break light with brake signal functionality.
• For added comfort, the E-Bike Step-Through model features a suspension vario seatpost for easy, personalized adjustment, while the Step-Over model comes with a comfortable suspension seatpost.
• Other features: Waterbottle cage mount on downtube; Atran Velo Edge HV kickstand; Frame lock (with same key as battery lock); Carrying options: QL3.1, MIK HD rear rack; Trailer hitch interface with up to 60kg carrying capacity;
• Accessory possibilities: Equipped for child seat compatibility (up to 27kg) and front rack compatibility (sold separately, up to 10kg carrying capacity);
• Weight: Step-over: 21.94kg; Step-through: 21.46kg
• Sizing: Step-over: One size (M/L, 165-195), Step-Through: One size (S/M, 155-180)
• Pricing: 2,999 EUR (TBC)

• Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear with a clean, no-fuss Gates CDN belt drive
• Supernova Starstream Mini (HB) light (neatly integrated into the front of the handlebar) and a Sate-lite M12 rear light, both powered by a hub dynamo
• Handlebar: Canyon ST0047 HB0070 Flat / HB0068 High-rise
• Other features: Bottle cage mount on downtube; Trailer hitch interface with up to 60kg carrying capacity; Atran Velo Edge HV kickstand; QL3.1, MIK HD rear rack
• Accessory possibilities: Equipped for child seat compatibility (up to 27kg) and front rack compatibility (up to 10kg)
• Weight: Step-over: 15.94kg; Step-through: 15.88kg
• Sizing: Step-over: One size (M/L, 165-195), Step-Through: One size (XS/S, 155-180)
• Pricing: 1,499 EUR

The Citylite’s simplified, more streamlined portfolio offers something for everyone without overcomplicating things. 

The Citylite and Citylite:ON are available in both step-over and step-through versions, with a choice of three colours. Beginning 14th August 2025, they will be available exclusively from Canyon for delivery across the EMEA region.  

Easy to ride. Easy to choose. Easy to love. Welcome to the Citylite Family. This is city riding simplified.

1. Images:

A full selection of images is available to download here.

2. Here's how the Citylite fits within Canyon's portfolio:

With the introduction of the Citylite family, this simplifies Canyon’s urban portfolio with the Citylite as the pure city bike, the Roadlite as the minimalist, sporty urban bike and the Pathlite:ON as the more adventurous, forest-touring, ultra-capable bike. The Citylite will eventually replace the Commuter and Precede:ON families making finding the perfect city-riding bike even easier. 

3. How far can the Citylite:ON take you on a single charge?

According to the eBike range calculator for Bosch drive systems:

• Eco: speed 23 km/h, rider weight 100 kg, cadence 60 rpm, range: 85 km

• Tour: speed 23 km/h, rider weight 100 kg, cadence 60 rpm, range: 53 km

• Auto: speed 23 km/h, rider weight 100 kg, cadence 60 rpm, range: 53 km

• Turbo: speed 23 km/h, rider weight 100 kg, cadence 60 rpm, range: 40 km

The battery is removable and can be taken out for charging at home, or it can be charged directly on the bike.

4. Adding a trailer to the Citylite models:

Most low drawbar trailers will fit. Thule and Croozer are tested to a maximum load of 60 kg.

5. Adding a child seat to the Citylite models:

All MIK HD child seats are compatible.