Collaborating with Canyon Bicycles to Bring V2X to Urban E-Bikes

Canyon Bicycles GmbH has revealed that Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology for e-bikes is moving closer to reality, with beta testing expected as early as 2026 on a limited number of electric bike models.

This technology, developed in collaboration with cubesys GmbH - an nfiniity company, enables e-bikes to communicate with cars, public transport, and street infrastructure. The goal is to provide riders with intuitive alerts, such as subtle haptic feedback in the grips, when a potential hazard is detected, even if it is hidden around a blind corner or beyond the line of sight. By bridging the communication gap between vehicles and micromobility, this technology aims to reduce collisions and enhance overall urban traffic safety.

At the heart of this development is our cube:nano, a compact all-in-one V2X On-board Unit (OBU) designed for in-frame integration into urban e-bikes without compromising style or ergonomics. The cube:nano supports both ITS-G5/DSRC and C-V2X communication standards, ensuring compatibility with existing Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) in Europe and globally.

Apostolos Georgiadis, Co-founder & CEO of cubesys GmbH, comments:

Safety is not a privilege: it should be inclusive. This collaboration is an important initiative for adopting V2X technology on a larger scale in micromobility, improving safety for everyone on the road while helping to reduce overall costs.

The next big step is real world testing. These field trials will collect valuable data on rider behavior, traffic interactions, and system reliability, helping to refine the technology for broader adoption. Insights gained will feed into safety algorithms, enabling predictive alerts for riders and informing future smart-city planning.

By integrating e-bikes into the EU C-ITS framework, the project connects cyclists with cars, public transport, and infrastructure.

Canyon Bicycles and cubesys - an nfiniity company are demonstrating that micromobility can take part in V2X communication in the same way as other modes of transport.