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The new Canyon ECLIPS system, available exclusively on two new Grizl gravel bike models, hints at a future where battery life ride concerns fade away like an overcooked front brake. ECLIPS — which stands for Endless Charge and Lighting Integrated Power System — combines a set of lights with a power-generating dynamo, battery, and controller that simplifies generating power on the go. Plus, there’s a USB-C outlet for charging your smartphone, GPS, or whichever electronic gadgets you ride with.

The SON 29 S hub dynamo charges an internal battery while you ride

At the front of the bike, a SON 29 S dynamo hub feeds power to an internal battery, which stores up to 3500mAh of juice, about the same battery capacity as an iPhone 16 Pro. Thanks to the battery, the integrated headlight and taillight burn regardless of whether you’re moving or not, which is helpful if you’re stopped to make a repair or are setting up camp at night. As long as you’re moving at 9mph or faster, the dynamo is able to power both the front and rear lights.

Canyon places a USB-C charge port at the stem so you can plug in a GPS or bar-mounted smartphone to top off or power continuously. For long-distance and overnight bikepacking rides, battery management is a real concern. For example, having a USB-C charger on the bike is helpful in case your derailleur or dropper post battery dies. And don’t forget about that electric tire inflator! (Also, don’t forget to bring the proprietary chargers for all your component batteries — ugh.)

If you’ve ever tried to set up your own dynamo-powered system, you know that managing power can be a challenge. How much power should go to the light vs. the battery vs. the USB outlet while riding? What about when you’re stopped? All of this is controlled by the Canyon BlackBox “brain” and app. According to a press release from the brand, “lighting modes and power-to-recharge ratios can also be managed, and detailed charge states are shown through the ECLIPS section on the Canyon App.”

The Canyon ECLIPS system features slick-looking fork connectors to get power from the hub. Most aftermarket dynamo systems use connectors that can be tricky to attach and may be prone to disconnection. That being said, ECLIPS routes a bunch of wires through your bike, which could make maintenance a real hassle.

ECLIPS includes a bright, 1000-lumen Lupine Nano SL headlight

A low-profile Lupine Nano SL light is mounted to the bars on ECLIPS-equipped bikes. At up to 1000 lumens, that should be enough brightness for riding on the road and cruising trails at a moderate speed.

At the rear of the bike, there’s a red tail light mounted to the seat clamp with 14 LEDs for visibility. There appears to be a power/mode button on the headlight, though it’s unclear if the rear light has its own button or if it’s tied to the front light.

How much weight and cost does the system add?

Canyon was unable to provide a weight for the system as of press time. Update: Canyon says the ECLIPS system weighs about 600g. We can get a vague idea of the weight by comparing Grizl builds with and without ECLIPS, which lands between 500g and 1,000g, depending on the model. Unfortunately, this isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison since not all the components are the same.

Similarly, the cost of ECLIPS is unknown, as it’s only available as a part of select Canyon Grizl CF 8 and CF 9 builds. Here again, ECLIPS builds feature slightly different components so direct comparison isn’t possible, though it appears the system adds several hundred dollars, which is on par with or slightly less than what one would spend to pay for a similar aftermarket system.

One thing we can confirm is that ECLIPS uses all the in-frame storage space to house the battery and controller. This means riders will need to choose between having in-frame storage and the ECLIPS system.

For now, ECLIPS is only available on select new Grizl gravel bikes, though flat-bar-MTB bikepackers will surely appreciate the system too. What do you think: Would you like an ECLIPS-like system for your mountain bike? Tell us in the comments below!