Canyon: New e-bike offers automatic shifting, ABS, Fox Float 34 and decent overall specs

Canyon is offering a new e-bike called the Pathlite:ON SUV 9, which takes advantage of all modern e-bike technologies, at least on paper. The bicycle features a mid-drive motor with a torque sensor and hydraulic disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system. While it's easy to brake hard with hydraulic disc brakes like the Magura MT C, which have four pistons and 8-inch rotors, the ABS is designed to prevent skidding, rear wheel lift and potentially dangerous crashes over the handlebars that could lead to head injuries.

The new Canyon e-bike is further equipped with a Tektro RD-8000E 12-speed derailleur system, which can shift automatically if desired and select an appropriate gear on inclines. Such a feature can also be very useful for stop-and-go traffic in the city. In addition to that, the Pathlite:ON SUV 9 is equipped with a 5th-gen Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a Bosch PowerTube battery with 800Wh of capacity. A 250Wh range extender is also available, and the bike sports 27.5-inch Maxxis Crossmark II tires.

The Fox Float 34 AWL fork with lockout and 120mm of travel makes this e-bike suitable for lighter trails. Lastly, Canyon’s new bike has an aluminium frame, preinstalled lights, a rack and fenders. The Pathlite:ON SUV 9 is now orderable in Europe for €5,999, but it has not been listed at the company’s official US online store thus far.