Got a new FX 2 a month ago. Hills don't feel like hills anymore

Great video, and taught taught me a lot about the different components as well as mounting holes, which is helpful because I just bought this bike yesterday. Very fast bike, very smooth shifting, and excellent braking.

I bought a FX 7.5 back in 2012. I put between 1,200 - 1,500 miles on it every Summer. It is holding up great and is a joy to ride.

Picked up the bike last Sunday. Love it. It’s thanks to reviews like yours that help buyers like me make their decision. Ive got what they call “the grain” colour, which has a light green colour to the frame. Considering there is no suspension, it’s a very comfortable ride with a nice saddle. One tiny issue I found when I rode away, the transition between the first and second gear on the front cassette, it doesn’t engage smoothly. I have to give a quick tweak to the lever to get it to engage correctly. Will return when I take it in for the free 6 week service from Evans.

Great work James, your videos keep getting better and better. The editing and voice/video quality 👌

Brooooo I love your every review. You explain super and very detail.very Beautiful camera handel, nice baground. Love all . Thankyou so much bro❤️👍

Got this using the Ride To Work scheme. Possibly the best purchase I've ever made in my life. 21 mile round trip to work over hills, through parks and busy roads, and the journey is the best part of my day! Big cheers to Balfys Kingston for the recommendation!

Great video; I learn so much from watching your videos. Keep up the excellent videos

Hey James bought this exact bike(blue one) about a month ago. Decked it out w/all bontrager lights, rack, duotrap setup, road comp, blender mt system. And it is AMAZING. A true urban assault vehicle. I’m 55 and ride a combination city, bay trail, gravel and everything in between. Love MTB but dirt getting harder to find in Bay Area. Anyway this bike simply delivers the goods. For the price point I don’t see how you can beat it. Oh, by the way, great vid and great videography. This bike seems to get the short shift next to the D/S, and I agree front boingers are nice, but the weight and maintenance isn’t justified unless you’re riding serious off road. Dual discs will put you over the bars so use caution. Thanks again.

The 3x drive is great. People wanting a 2x or even 1x because it's "easier" is nuts. It's simple to shift gears and I like having more gear options. 1x is for steep. 2x is for rolling hills. 3x is for fairly flat. That simple. This is a fad like the belt drive. A few years they'll be bringing 3x back.

Great comfortable frame and good stiffness for hills. I have had carbon bikes before and it's not lacking much at all compared to them.

Thanks James! I really like the brief visual comparisons. A new review aspect; I hope you keep it, and maybe expand a bit more? Thanks again! (I own a top of the line 2014 Trek FX 7.7 Carbon/Tiagra group set, modified with a 52-36 chain ring, and 700x28 tires.) (I also purchased 2016 Trek 7.3 & 7.2 for my college boys) (I also have a 2016 Trek Marlin 5 hard tail MB.... which I LOVE, especially for long distance pavement rides; it’s surprisingly FAST, and still versatile!)

Thanks for confirming what I was seeing. I found a large turquoise women's fx 2 in stock local and a small fx 2 in blue. Just going to swap the seats and my wife and I will be set up no problem. Hard to find small women and large men bikes around here so that works great.

I have one and it’s insane, greetings from Mexico✌️

Just bought one...love it!

I'm gonna buy this in a few months. I wanted a road bike, but in Beijing the roads aren't the best in some places. The hybrid is a good option because I will also be using it to bike to mountians and lakes for fishing. Thanks for this video it helped me make a decision.

Thank you. It was in time for guests.

Great video, thanks!

Just got mine in alpine blue. Thanks for all the vids, really helped me make a decision. Subscribed

Well done, good reveiw. Hope your well.

That grey color looks really nice. I have a Verve 1 black TREK.

Uma bicicleta apaixonante.

You are great man...keep reviewing

just bought mine today

This is a beautiful bike.

I happen to pick up a trek fx 7.4 frame used and scratched but i had it stripped and repainted, installed disc brakes, cx tires and dropbars...riding it is always a blast...painted florentine brown like aluminum doors that you see in buildings.

Beautiful photography by the way. Your videos are professional A + 1 !

That is a beautiful bike

Hello, still looking for an independent bike stand in a garage space, , as such you can park the rear wheel in the stand to keep it upright, not installed along a wall.

Great review

Love this bike

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Yes. Trek can sell as many of these as they can make. Here in Memphis, our extensive bike trail network is full of ‘em. The blue looks very nice. Nonetheless, I still question use of a 3x. An entry-level rider has no idea how to properly use it. Those stamped and riveted chain sets are trash. I do see, however, that Trek is slowly introducing 1x into their more upscale hybrids. Let’s hope that trickles down. Also, why the older model Acera derailleur? M3000 has been out almost 3 years. Does Trek have a huge warehouse full of these things? Or did they find a few containers of older derailleurs at a garage sale somewhere?

Hey can one install dropbar and shifter/brake lever in this bike, keeping the altus groupset. Also can this be used for heavy touring and randoneuriing?

Buen video!!

I’ve had the 2020 version in blue, and it rides beautifully. Only issue I have are the pedals and the 3x crank. At that price I’m sure they could go 2x at least, cause I rarely even shift the front anymore. I’ve gotten by in my area on a 1x8, so a 2x8 should suffice for most people. Heck, go a step further and make the fx 2 a 2x9. I honestly can’t wait for the day trickle down tech makes the mid level hybrids absolutely beastly. At least for trek. Still, the bike is awesome at what it’s supposed to do, which is be a reliable commuter.

I am waiting on delivery of a Trek FX2 Disk and am wondering if Bull Horn bars will fit on this bike with the provided index shifters and brake levers?

Awesome videos you have. I deliberated a lot and went with Giant Escape 2 Disc 2021. Reasons: 1.2x drive train instead of 3x. The 30tooth smaller ring in My Giant coupled with a slightly larger cog in the back 34 vs 32 on the Trek is enough for me for road use. 3x drivetrains should be shelved by now..I imagine I would just find myself shuffling through the gears a lot..I know from experience. 2. Giant has room for larger tires 45mm as opposed to probably 38 on Trek..look at the differences in clearances between the two. You can do some gravel riding if you want. This is what I bought the bike for as a born again lockdown cyclist...to ease me into gravel riding eventually. Dont have the money to shell out for a full fledged carbon bike yet. 3.Escape 2 disc looks sportier with a shorter head tube..looks closer to a road bike than a cruiser..vice versa for Trek. 4. I picked up both in a shop and the Giant felt slightly...slightly...lighter. Some drawbacks: Giant has an Altus derailleur in the back vs Treks Acera and Giant uses their own D shaped seat post tube for their D fuse seatpost..which means you cant use an aftermarket suspension seat post for more comfort. Giants D fuse seatpost offers some comfort flex but its not a suspension seatpost. Something to keep in mind. :) Apart from that both are top choices for born again cyclists. Cant go wrong with either. Dont make the mistake of buying a mountain bike when you are just starting to cycle again. Buy a fast bike like these two. My Escape 2 disc just flies lol...

I am a guy and bought the bike in the video yesterday. Did not know I got the women's version till I got home and read some more about it,. Looks like only the thing different from the men's version 2.0 is the seat. The color is much nicer in person. Looks fast even still.

Very informative

What’s your recommendation on the FX2 v FX3 for a weekend rider with the kids on paved bike tracks and roads?

Hello thanks for all the videos. I been trying to find a good one on the trek fx sport 4 carbon.

I brought Trek FX1 disc last week!

This model is great for intended purposes, a solid entry level fitness bike that is flexible for casual riders. But if you start riding consistently and become an enthusiast you will quickly outgrow it since it has limited upgrade capability. I bought this model early 2020 cause it was the only one available. I have since ordered an Fx6 that will hopefully arrive in June.

Treck fx2 is very good

Fantastic now I can’t decide between this and the specialized sirrus 2.0

Just got one today. Ended up going with silver and didn't realize it was a women's bike. Glad to hear there's virtually no difference at all.

Great video! Picking mine up on Tuesday, so excited!! Went with the arctic blue. Haven't had a bike in awhile. I had a Trek 7 series hybrid long ago, but sadly it was stolen. Do you think I should upgrade the front derailer to the shimano ultegra?

Nice bike

Hi. I`m not familiar with Bontrager tyres. What`s the puncture protection like for light gravel roads?

Wife has a 2020 FX disc 3, loves the bike, I think the only difference is the carbon fork and mt200 breaks.

What is the widest tire you can fit in it?

great ! what is your bike stand model or brand? i like its design... simple and functional

I’m trying to not get excited because I am waiting for a 2XL to come from Berkeley! I’m a woman who is 6’1 with extra long legs. I hope this bike fits me. My inseam is about a 37. Nothing is fitting me. I’m trying to be optimistic. With that being said I have a Chevy Malibu 2018 could you give me some options for bike racks

Thanks for the review! I own a trek DS bike..i mostly ride it on the road...it makes sense to install something like the tyres that come with the FX model right??

Where do I fine one? I want one of these bikes, FX 2 stagger. Can't find any.

I have a 2020 model and it straight up changed my life. I'm a huge car guy but this bike is my preferred mode of transportation.

I just picked one of these up, even in that colour. What the hell is the duotrap gadget on the back and how does it work?

Love your reviews. What would be your recommendation between a Trek FX3 Disk vs a Specialized Sirrus 3.0 ? Thanks !

Good morning. Just a quick question about the bike. I'm looking for a bike ( trek ) will this one be ok I'm a large bloke than wants it to try and get fitter and the use would be ? Road work for fitness and off road. Now when I say off road I mean nothing mad just with family going through the wooded areas that are a little rough. Or would another bike be better. Like say the CANNONDALEQuick 6 2021 Hybrid Bike

How does this compare to Decathlon's Riverside 920?

Just ordered this exact bike. After watching this about 50 times.. where did you get that kick stand please? Great videos thanks

So beautiful 😻

do you know the difference btw 2023 and 2021 models?

Have you a 2021 fx3 review planned I value your opinion

The fx3 was a great bike but i out grew it quick and needed more gears.

When you shift from the first gear to the second gear for the front gears, do you have to press the shifter kind of hard to get it to shift?

Hi James, Do you know where this bike is made in? I know Trek moved some of their production from China to Cambodia last year.

wondering how you would suggest sizing when being between a Size Medium and a Size Large. I am 5'10" with a 20"-30" inseam. Do you suggest riding a Large or a Medium?

Hi James thanks for the video! Do you think this bike is suitable for riding primarily on canal paths?

Between this fx2 and specialized sirrus X2 which one to go for and why?

It seems to me that fx and verve bikes have the same body geometry.

Good 👌👍

What's rear sprocket tooth range?

how come you don't do Cannandale Quick series? compatible to FX and Specialized Sirrus.

I’ve had an FX2 since 2015 ( thank you Bike Line in Carmel ) put thousands of miles on this bike and it still looks brand new. Very happy with the workouts I get every other day. Just keeps going.

Hi James, thanks for the wonderful review. We got two FX2s last week, I moved from a Scott Sub Cross 50 and wifey traded her Giant Liv Tempt 3. We have a mile long gravel path in the track next to where we live and I am not sure if it's ok to take the FX2 on that path, wifey especially feel it a bit more because she moved from the Liv with those massive wide tires. Do you think the FX2 will be alright or should I exchange to something like a Dual Sport 2 or 3?

Excellent video! How do you think this bike compares to the Specialized Sirrus 3.0 I once saw you review. Thanks

Hey bro I've bought one of these thanks to you, just a suggestion but why not do a ride with the bikes and tell people your opinion. Love a brother from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Bike frame designers need to develop a hybrid frame that can also handle bike touring/gravel to road touring.

In the FX2 It is possible changue fork for a suspension?

Please recommend a stable bike stand for a garage.

Should I get this or wait for the 2021 FX3 disc?

Can you do a video on the Giant Escape 1? Thanks!

You didn't mention the color of the FX2 on you vid. Silver? That color is not listed on the Trek site. Too bad the decals aren't charcoal instead of white.

What is the maximal tire width any of the viewers have ever installed on a trek FX 1/2/3? *(pls. don't quote the manufacturer's 38mm)

Hi , i am confused between fx2 disc / dual sport 3 / scott sub cross 30 . Im looking for a cycle where i can travel around 30-60kms for fitness, which do u suggest btw these ? If u have a better option pls let me know ? And , fx2 disc comes with 700x35c (3×8GEARS)/ dual sport 3 comes with 700x40c (2×9GEARS), / sub cross 30 comes with 700x45c (3×8GEARS),which of these tires and gears gives me better rolling and easy to ride ?

Nice bike!! Question, does 700x38 fit on it? Thanks!!

If I just want a bike for riding around the neighborhood, is the FX1 sufficient, or worth getting the FX2?

This is what I want, I bought a diamond back hook mountain bike, but turns out where I want to ride it is impossible because of keawe thorns. Can’t even ride my dual sport motorcycle there without getting flats. And it sucks on the road. I guess I have to buy this bike now.

Can we use it for light touring??

is the bike you have there the women's model?

do you think this version can also be suitable for men?

Great review, but it would easier for new bikers to actually see the different bikes you were talking about to just get an idea of what you're talking about.

great video👍thanks but found kind of heavy seeing u straggle up carrying the weight of bike

Had the 2019 and 2020 FX2. Both stolen, the later with an Abus lock. Sadly. Vancouver, what Can I say. Great review.

The 2021 Trek FX 2 Disc is still not available in my country, I can only find the 2020 model year of it on Trek Vietnam’s website while its own competitor, the 2021 Giant Escape 2 Disc is already available for sale at Giant’s dealerships for like around 4 months ago, I can easily guess the sticker price of this FX 2 will be higher than the Escape 2 Disc, even with the 2020 model year FX 2, the sticker price of it is still higher than the 2021 Escape 2 Disc

Looking at all the specs for the FX2, Wahoo's site says it is compatible with the Kickr. Is this accurate? Has anyone used this bike with the Kickr?

How about its climbing skills on steep hills!!!

I just bought this bike. Can I attach a trailer for my kids? I am for Burley kid's honey bee.