Canyon Urban 7.0 review

Looking for a stylish and functional commuter bike for urban areas? The Canyon Urban could well be worth a look.

Canyon Urban 7.0 2016 hybrid bike-1
(Image credit: mike prior)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Best suited to short rides and flatter urban areas, the Canyon Urban 7.0 is good value and had superb, intelligent design. Ideal for those wanting a low maintenance form of urban transport that simply works

Reasons to buy
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    Ideal for shorter commutes and zipping around town

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    Great value

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    Well made and finished

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    Looks superb

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    Very low maintenance and functional

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    Intelligent spec

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Reasons to avoid
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    Not best suited to hilly areas

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    Twitchy handling when out of the saddle

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    Arguably too nice to lock up in most cities

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Canyon is best known for making performance bikes, used by athletes the world over. Not content with just making road and mountain bikes, the German brand has launched a range of bikes designed for commuting and travelling around urban areas.

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