VTC
Algupära
Cycles Peugeot, founded in Sochaux, France in 1882, is one of the oldest bicycle brands in the world and one of the most successful in racing history, with multiple Tour de France and world championship wins across the 20th century on legendary steel machines like the PX-10. As the road-racing era faded, the modern brand pivoted to everyday mobility. The 'VTC' (Velo Tout Chemin) is a French bicycle category term, not a race pedigree: it describes an all-road/trekking hybrid that is faster than a heavy city bike but far more comfortable and practical than a mountain bike. The Peugeot name has passed through several hands: the European licence went to Cycleurope (owned by Sweden's Grimaldi Industri) from the 1990s, and in October 2024 Cycleurope sold its French subsidiary and the Peugeot Cycles licence to Rebirth Holding, a French electric-mobility firm. Today's VTC bikes carry the heritage badge on aluminium frames built for commuting and leisure across the whole Trekking line-up.
Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- Aluminium 6061-T6 (hydroformed on T01); available as diamond, mixte/trapeze and low-step 'Wave' frames
- Kaal
- kg
- Jõuülekanne
- Shimano: top T01 D9 = Alivio 3x9 (27-sp); T02/T03 D7 = Tourney/Altus 3x7 (21-sp)
- Pidurid
- Trim-dependent: T01 D9 = Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc 160/160 mm; T02/T03 D7 = aluminium V-brakes (rim)
- Rattad
- 700c (28 in), aluminium double-wall rims (Mach 1 / Spectra); front dynamo hub (Shimano 6V) on lit trims
Verdikt
- Fully equipped from the factory (rack, mudguards, dynamo lights, kickstand) — genuinely ready to commute, no add-ons needed
- Reliable, easy-to-service Shimano drivetrains and a durable aluminium 6061-T6 frame
- Strong value and a trusted heritage badge; the range spans ~€500 (T03/T02) to ~€1,100+ (T01 D9 hydraulic disc)
- 'VTC' is a family name, not one bike — specs and quality swing hugely between the cheap V-brake T02/T03 and the disc-equipped T01
- Entry trims use basic 3x7 Tourney gearing, cheap suspension forks (mostly cosmetic travel) and rim brakes that fade in the wet
- On the heavier side (~15.5 kg equipped) and not aimed at sporty/fast riders
Põlvkonnad
T03 / T02 (value & mid)
- Budget commuter tier (~€499-679). Basic gearing and rim brakes; buy for short flat commutes and value.
- Raam
- Alu 6061-T6, diamond / mixte / low-step Wave
- Pidurid
- V-brakes (rim)
T01 (top)
- Premium trekking tier (~€1,099+). Hydraulic discs and a wider 9-speed range make it the one to prefer for hills, load and wet weather.
- Raam
- Alu 6061-T6 hydroformed, rigid alu fork
- Pidurid
- Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc
Versioonid ja komplektid
Kõik ametlikud komplektid kõrvuti — erinevused esile tõstetud.
| Näitaja | PraeguneT01 D9 | PraeguneT02 D7 | PraeguneT02 D7 Mixte | PraeguneT03 D7 Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aasta | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Raam | Aluminium 6061-T6 hydroformed, rigid alu fork | Aluminium 6061-T6 + SR Suntour suspension fork (~40 mm) | Aluminium mixte/trapeze frame + SR Suntour suspension fork | Aluminium low-step 'Wave' frame + suspension fork |
| Jõuülekanne | Shimano Alivio 3x9 (27-sp), HG200 11-34 | Shimano Tourney/Altus 3x7 (21-sp) | Shimano Tourney 3x7 (21-sp) | Shimano 3x7 (21-sp) |
| Pidurid | Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc 160/160 mm | Aluminium V-brakes (rim) | Aluminium V-brakes (rim) | Aluminium V-brakes (rim) |
| Hind | €1,099 | €549 | €549 | €499 |
| Eesmärk | Tipp | Tasakaalus | Tasakaalus | Soodne |
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