eT01 Trekking

Name: Peugeot Cycles eT01 Trekking
Brand: Peugeot Cycles

e-trekking

Origin

Peugeot's eT01 launched in 2018 and received a major Crossover update in 2020 — six new builds were unveiled in July 2020 that brought the full-suspension FS chassis, a spectrum of Bosch motor/battery pairings, and trekking-specific accessories (fenders, rack) as standard. The platform was designed to bridge the gap between urban e-commuting and light off-road adventure touring, something French cyclists call VTC (vélo tout chemin) — “bike for all paths.”

Specifications

Frame: Aluminum 6061-T6, manufactured in France; hydroformed tubing with integrated PowerTube battery channel
Weight: kg
Drivetrain: Build-dependent: entry = 1×9-speed Shimano Alivio; mid = 1×10-speed Shimano Deore (38T chainring); sport = 1×10-speed Shimano Deore XT (38T). Shimano Deore preferred baseline across most builds.
Brakes: Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc brakes, 180/160 mm (front/rear) across most builds
Wheels: 650b (27.5") / 700c depending on build variant; aluminum rims, tubeless-ready on sport builds

The verdict

+Strengths

Bosch Performance Line 63 Nm (sport builds) provides confident assistance on loaded touring climbs
Full-suspension FS variant genuinely absorbs trail vibration that hardens most trekking bikes
Well-equipped from the box (fenders, rack, Intuvia display) reduces total cost of ownership

−Weaknesses

At 25+ kg the FS builds are heavy to lift or carry, limiting use in multi-modal commuting
Suntour MOBIE 40 mm fork feels limited for actual trail riding despite the full-suspension frame
Entry 400 Wh / Active Line combination gives a conservative real-world range of ~50–70 km with hills