A commuter-ready push bike and a Bosch-powered e-bike pair with belt drives, built-in lights, and a focus on low maintenance.
Canyon launched the Citylite family on August 14, 2025, a pair of urban-focused bicycles designed to turn everyday errands and commutes into a simpler, more comfortable experience. The range includes a non-electric push-bike, the Citylite, and an e-assist model, the Citylite: ON, both offered in step-over and step-through frames and available across EMEA from the same date.
At first glance, the two models read like pragmatic answers to a problem Canyon itself names: “So, why don’t more people make the leap to traveling by bike? Because it can also be stressful.” To tackle that stress, Canyon bundles “everything you need” - dynamo lights, fenders, a kickstand, a Mounting is Key (MIK) HD rear rack, and a frame-integrated lock, effectively simplifying city riding. The Citylite relies on a Shimano Nexus internal hub and a Gates belt drive for low maintenance; the Citylite: ON adds a Bosch Performance Line motor (75 Nm, 600 W) and a removable 400 Wh battery, with an optional 250 Wh range extender.
Comfort and confidence are recurring themes in Canyon’s messaging. Both frames are aluminium with vibration-damping carbon forks; the e-bike ups the comfort with a Vario suspension seat post (step-through model) and wide 650x47 Maxxis tyres. Canyon also highlights Promax Urban Clean hydraulic disc brakes that send a wired signal to a rear brake light, a small safety feature that should matter at busy intersections.
Canyon prices the Citylite at €1,499 and lists the Citylite: ON at around €2,999 (TBC). Weight figures: the non-electric Citylite is about 15.9 kg, while the e-bike tips the scales at roughly 21.6 - 22.1 kg depending on frame style. Both models are built to accept child seats and trailers, and the e-bike’s Bosch system is quoted with range estimates (up to 85 km in Eco mode under Bosch’s test assumptions).
What to watch for
Canyon positions the Citylite family as “city riding simplified,” and much of the spec sheet supports that claim: integrated accessories, low-maintenance drivetrains, and a modular rack system make these bikes useful for daily life. That said, readers should treat manufacturer range and performance claims as estimates. Canyon’s range figures are based on Bosch’s range calculator, which in turn depends heavily on rider weight, cadence, speed, and assist mode; real-world range will vary.
