City
Origin
Peugeot's bicycle story predates its cars by decades. Cycles Peugeot was founded in 1882 in Beaulieu-sur-Doubs (Mandeure), France, when Armand Peugeot built 'Le Grand Bi', a penny-farthing, out of the family's steelworks. The famous lion emblem dates to 1858 and has ridden on Peugeot frames ever since. On the road Peugeot became the most successful factory team in Tour de France history, winning the race a record ten times, and its riders took world sprint titles as early as 1896. In 1926 the bicycle and automobile arms formally split into separate companies. Today Cycles Peugeot operates under Cycleurope (part of Sweden's Grimaldi Industri), which licenses the Peugeot name for bikes. The modern City range - the neo-retro LEGEND LC01 (launched around 2018-2020) and the practical C02 - deliberately leans on this 130-plus-year heritage, reviving the black-and-white chequered decor and the 'triple lion' chainset from Peugeot's mid-century town bikes.
Specifications
- Frame
- Steel (LEGEND LC01, lugged/vintage-look) or aluminium 6061 (C02) depending on trim
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Tourney 7-speed derailleur (D7 trims); Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub (N7 trims, shift at standstill); Peugeot Legend alloy crankset (triple-lion on LEGEND)
- Brakes
- Aluminium rim / V-brakes (front + rear) across the standard City trims; disc reserved for the electric eLC01/eC02
- Wheels
- 700c (28") aluminium double-wall rims; 24" version exists on the electric eLC01 XS only
The verdict
- Distinctive neo-retro looks with real Peugeot heritage - stands out against generic hybrids.
- Well-equipped out of the box for commuting: rack, mudguards, kickstand, and (on N7/C02) integrated lock and dynamo lights.
- Nexus 7 hub trims offer low-maintenance, weatherproof shifting you can change at a standstill - ideal for stop-start city riding.
- Rim/V-brakes on the standard City trims lose bite in the wet compared with the disc brakes on Peugeot's electric city models.
- Component spec is entry-to-mid (Shimano Tourney, basic alloy parts) - fine for flat commuting, not for heavy loads or hilly routes.
- It is a licensed brand, not built by the carmaker, and dealer/service coverage in the Baltics is thin - parts and support can be a hassle.
Generations
LEGEND LC01 (neo-retro era, ~2018-2020 on)
- Style-led revival line; steel frame, vintage decor, lighter D7 (~14.4 kg).
- Wheels
- 700c
- Frame
- Steel, lugged, triple-lion chainset
- Brakes
- Rim/V-brake
C02 (modern city era)
- Function-led modern commuter; integrated lock, suspension fork, heavier (~16.85 kg).
- Wheels
- 700c
- Frame
- Aluminium 6061, step-through
- Brakes
- V-brake
eCity (eLC01 / eC02, electric)
- Electric siblings of the City range; disc brakes, 8-speed or Nuvinci auto, ~€1,499+ (eLC01).
- Frame
- Steel/alloy
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | CurrentLC01 D7 (LEGEND, steel, derailleur) | CurrentLC01 D7+ (LEGEND, chequered, 21-speed) | CurrentLC01 N7 (LEGEND, steel, hub gear) | CurrentC02 D7 (modern alloy, step-through) | CurrentC02 N7 (modern alloy, hub gear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Frame | Steel (vintage-look) | Steel (vintage-look) | Lugged steel | Aluminium 6061 | Aluminium 6061 |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Tourney 7-speed derailleur | Shimano 21-speed derailleur | Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub | Shimano Tourney 7-speed derailleur | Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub |
| Brakes | Alloy rim brakes | Alloy rim brakes | Alloy rim brakes | V-brake (alloy) | V-brake (alloy) |
| MSRP | €499 | €599 | €699 | — | — |
| Purpose | Value | Balanced | Flagship | Value | Balanced |
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