My brother's best friend bought one. He absolutely loves it. He will meet up with us on it. We will be on our road bikes or gravel bikes. He has really nice road and gravel bikes but loves to ride the Trek the best.

I love my fx3. Compared to my previous road bikes, the big tires give plenty of cushion. My roads are mostly flat, so I thought the lighter carbon versions would be overkill for what I need. If I was doing more climbs and longer rides, I would totally go for the carbon models. Trek gives a lot for the money.

I like that brands are building these higher spec'd hybrid bikes. As a bigger guy I like that there is room for bigger tires as well. The extra cushion is nice. I have the specialized sirrus x 4.0 with the future shock and it been great rolling 38 or 42mm tires!

This looks like an awesome flat bar gravel bike, I really like the changes Trek made for this model, nice job James!

Man I’ve got a top-level DS from a few years ago, but this bike completely blows it away. I don’t see anything in the gravel market that comes close for a flat bar bike at this price.

Yes, this is the future. flat bar / disc gravel / road with fat tires. just did 55 on airline trail with my flatbar mtn/gravel/road 29x2.0.

I test rode the FX Sport 4 yesterday.. and it is so light, rigid and responsive. I think it's the perfect bike for someone that likes a road bike but wants some comfort... but it's a road bike... reminds me a little of the Cannondale Quick Speed or 1. The head angle makes it turn in very quickly. It's so stiff that every input is applied. Pushing on the pedal converts to straight line acceleration.. and then ride quality is somehow magically smooth and compliant.. it's all the good stuff about carbon. But it wasn't for me because I like more of a mountain bike 'feel'.. I need a slacker head tube angle... and I wasn't nuts about feeling the shifting, which sounded/felt odd... kind of crunchy on the bike I rode. It used the Deore 10sp setup... which I have on another bike, where it shifts a little better.. might've needed adjustment. Overall, I thought there was nothing even close value-wise for $1700. Great bike... just not for me.

Have an giant revolt advanced 2 gravel, recently bought Trek FX 3 2022 for cycling to work and back, alu frame carbon fork, 1x drivetrain hydraulic breaks, love it simply, best for the price

I just bought one. Brilliant for commuting. The one by drive chain is superb. I rode a rail trail and it was great. Im off to ride gravel this weekend. Should be fun changed my tyres to 36 width. Mine is the fx3 its great. Basically the fx line is so versatile.

I love the enthusiasm you bring to your reviews!

Excellent, to the point review. Went into the store to check it out today. I had been told this was the bike I needed but I purchased a Marlin 5 MB 4-days ago. No regrets but I may return it for the FX. Speed wins!

James, a great and thorough review. As you pointed out, the bikes are coming out with Promax brakes despite advertising the much better Shimano mt 201 on their website. The Promax are inferior I think. They also eliminated the iso speed decoupler to save money, added three pounds and priced it almost $200 higher than a similar spec’d and more road oriented 2021 4x. My guess is the Specialized Sirrus x series is the target.

Looks very similar to my specialized sirrus x 5.0

The x1 drivetrain is a huge disadvantage. Jamesthebikeguy says "Trek has revamped its FX sports series...." unfortunately this revamp hasn't worked. I've had countless hours of power riding on the previous FX 5 sports model; what a super bike that was, but sadly a car smashed my front fork. By comparison the 2022 model is a sloth. It must mainly be down to the drivetrain. I'm now seeing if I can put my old x2 drivetrain on this 2022 model: if not I'm selling.

I have a gold 2008 fx 2 I love it. Fun fact I live three miles from Trek headquarters. I know people that work there and Trek treats their people really well.

Seems to be a lot of hate on this in the comments, I’m someone who bought a FX Sport 5 and really enjoy riding it. I prefer to ride my MTBs but I ride 4 to 5 times a week and my after work training tends to be on the bike paths accessible from my house. Many of my riding friends only ride road and I wanted a bike to ride with them on the 40 mile group rides, we also have some local and not so local gravel roads that I show up on….so this Trek looked like a do all I want bike with flat more comfortable position. I have neck issues from my career and drop bars are painful. I didn’t buy this bike to impress or depress anyone I bought it because it checks the boxes for me, however every person who has inspected this fx5 has thought it is a very cool looking ride. The bike manufacturers are exploiting the consumer demand, shipping out way to much abroad, and using non-spec parts to put a bike on the market but that’s our current world. I have bought 3 new bikes in the last year and only because my local dealer is trustworthy and loyal to their customers.

WOW Made in CAMBODIA !!!!!!!!!!!! Full Asian Tour From Taiwan - To China - Now Cambodia - Maybe Vietnam Next !!!!!!!!!!!!

I decided to try a crosscountry bike tour at the age of 61. I called TREK as I was unable to find a 54cm 520 model locally. I was informed that only 2 bikes existed at TREK stores in the USA. One in IL and one in WA. So, good luck trying to find what you're looking for in today's environment.

Review the FX 6 Plz with carbon rims!

Nice, but they removed the isospeed decoupler in the rear. No size XXL in the carbon models.

Just picked up a new 21 FX4 Sport leftover on clearance for a little over $1200. The 22 FX4 lost the 1x11 GRX group set, iso-speed frame, the 23 FX4 is now $1800. The components on the 21 FX4 are pretty similar to those on the FX Sport 5 and 6. Feel I got a hell of a deal, if not a steal!

Great video. .convinced me - I have an appointment tomorrow with local bike shop to get fitted for one of these !

It’s a gorgeous bike, for sure, but I still feel like they should have kept the road version of the fx sport. You can see it even in the fx 3 and 4 with the deore drivetrains that trek is slowly diving into the gravel craze, and I’m not such a big fan of it, as I’m sure some other people also won’t be. I’m hoping sometime in the future, trek will bring back the road focused fx line, but I think for an upgraded hybrid I’d look to other brands

I was looking forward to you doing this one. I am really disappointed they didn't keep the road variant hybrid like the 2021 FX SPORT with thin tires and isospeed. I hope they also bring those out! Not everyone cares to go into gravel , and it'd be strange they only have road oriented hybrids at lower level , but gravel hybrid at higher end. Do you think they'll bring out road style fx sport , James?

I sold my Crockett 7 for one of these. Its not as light, but the comfort and rigidity of it more then make up for the weight. The GRX groupset is Incredible! The brakes are lacking, but everything else is incredible.

My riding buddy has one of these. It’s a nice bike.

“Just Ride Geometry” now, that’s a buzz word I can love! 😍

I think it's an interesting bike but I don't see the need to have carbon models. If you're in the market for a carbon bike you're typically looking to reduce weight. For the same price you can get an X caliber 9 that's slightly heavier (swapping to a rigid front fork should offset that difference and if you wanted faster gears just change to a larger front ring) but far more capable and comfortable or an aluminum checkpoint that will be able to do everything the FX sport does and is 2-3 pounds lighter.

my back is not liking my road bike lately. i am thinking about getting one of these to have a better position for road riding.

This might be my next upgrade from my Giant Escape 2(2020 model)

Thank you! Tried out FX3 Saturday. FX5 rare. FX6 none available. I found a red FX5 Los Altos on sale. Beautiful mix of gloss and matte. 700x40mm cushy stable ride on old broken overgrown roadways shipyards, islands, bases, concrete walkways around marinas and bridges, dirt fire roads, packed dirt trails around SF Bay. Brakes warranty to Shimano MT201 for smaller hands. I got the duoTrapS sensor and the blendr stem duo mount for gopro and light, change pedals to nylon mtn.

Great informative video as always. Question.... Whats the name of that bike stand you are using?

I'm very seriously considering one of these. What are the best bang for the buck road dampening things I can do to lessen rider fatigue? I could add a suspension stem and seatpost, but I thought I heard you say the seatpost isn't carbon- maybe just add a carbon seatpost for starters. I could also go tubeless and maybe take the tire pressure down or go to the carbon wheelset. Althought i might as well get the 6 if I'm going to do that. Thoughts? Thanks for the review!

You failed to mention that this year's FX Sport 5 is essentially last year's FX4 Sport [same gear set, color, derailleur] but for one big omission - for this year they dropped the Rear Iso-Speed seat suspension which flattens out the bumps and is something standard on the high end Domanes. In essence, they put on wider tires but de-conted the bike. That's a shame.

It looks awesome though the lack of a hill climbing front ring is limiting.

Great video. Thanks!

Looking good. Some things I would have concerns about. Some I like.

Nice bike but its heavy for a carbon bike imo.. I got a 2011 specialized sirrus alloy an can fit 40c tire not sure what it weighed stock never scaled it. But am using xt v brakes. Xt shifters. Xt brake handles Easton Circuit wheelset or my mavic krysiriums an can scale in at 21.5 an 22 depending on what tires im running an of course tubless always lol.. This trek is a nice bike if it had rim brakes an an better wheels i would be into it more im old school yet haha

I'm wondering if Trek will offer a road-centric FX model again in the future? This bike looks neat for gravel, but for my normal ride needs I'm fortunate I was able to get a 2021 FX 6.

motor cycles have a cheaper section for "twin shocks" (cheaper bikes) I wonder if gravel riding would benefit "metal frames" section? Just a thought

FX sport lacks gear range compared to Checkpoint 2BY. Will 12 speed GRX like a 11-5x change the game? Trek website says 22.2 lbs Whats causing the difference? Pedals? By 2 lbs?

I've been commuting my Marlin 8 alot lately, might need to look into something like this

Does the weight vary with different size frames? What size frame is in the video at 24.56lbs?

This frame has a Klunker vibe to it. The shape of the top tube is interesting

I got one and upgraded the tires to Schwalbe.

Good overview. :)

Nice Review. Can you tell me where to get that bike stand?

I’m a little confused. When looking at the Trek site the FX Sport 5 components in regards to the brakes match the 6 to the “T” except the finish, pedals, and wheels.

That's actually really cool

There are NO mounts for racks on this frame! The "braze-ons" are for fenders only.

I hate those Trek grips. Bought a DS3 in 2020, the first thing I did was have the LBS change to some proper cylindrical grips.

Why is it so heavy? Full carbon and 24lbs? The Canyon Roadlite is Aluminum with a carbon fork and weighs 22lbs for the cheapest model.

do the hubs on the wheels come with sealed cartridge bearings? i can not find that information out anywhere. i know they are formula hubs, but that is all i can find out. and is it worth stepping up to the fx 6 if all i want to do is ride on roads?

Hello great info, pushed me towards the FX 5 and I am proably buying today after my second look. I want to swap out the wheels and put on my Roval/DT Swiss Carbons. The shop explained the end caps and sure enough I came to your site for info and see you have done this. Any issues with these end caps, they perform as expected? Thanks, great site!

What are the rear dropouts actually like? I'm trying to work out if it would fit on my Kickr 17 turbo. Would need to have a 10mm open cutout to sit on the actual hub. If so then I think this would be ok even if the hole for the skewer itself to go through is a closed rather than open hole in the frame.

Really like your channel. Always good info. Thank you

Dang, that is soooooo nice.

I'm curious why some get promax and others get the shimano breaks. For that kind of money isn't shimano much better??

i had the 2021 version of the fx6 preordered till they revamped it to a gravel setup wanted the 2x11 and 105 groupset this current fx5 and 6 dont have as much lower gears for the nasty hills i have to deal with so i switched to the fx3 from a 1.0 lower gear to .87 lower gear (42 vs 46 cassette) my 2021 fx1 has .81 and didnt think i could chance going all the way up to 1.0.... didnt think the GRX could handle a 46 or higher cassette ....... the 2021 fx4 could handle a 51 cassette but they are sold out almost 25# for carbon seems heavy..... wonder what the fx6 with carbon wheels too weighs

James, I have the FX4 Sport mainly because there is literally no inventory of any bikes in this class and i got lucky enough to find a store that had 1 single one left in stock. Im also 1.2 weeks new to bikes and like to have nice things...Can you upgrade the FX4 with the components of the FX5? Like can i upgrade to the GRX drive train? Shimano Disc Brakes? etc?

Looks very nice! Basically exactly like my Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, right down to the paint finish.

Nice new bike

Beautiful bike.

I got the FX3 Disc and I am in 30 day period. But what i find dificult is when i go to a slight bit of gravel i find difficult to balance. I am wondering if Sport can mitigate it. Also, how does the fat tires impact the speed. Will that be balanced out due to ligher frame? This is my first bike though.

they moved the assembly plant to cambodia for cheaper production cost, yet the price of many if not all trek bikes rise significantly 🤷‍♂️

11÷ kg for a carbon bike, there is something wrong there I think?

I have a 2020 FX6; I am worried the new path will not fit my needs!

I like a lot about this bike, but am really disappointed that they equipped it with fatties over the outgoing 32s. I was looking to upgrade my Dual Sport 2 to one of these and will now either have to search for a 2020-2021 model or look within another brand.

Long overdue- drop bars on gravel doesn’t make sense . My fx 6 sport 22 is on order .

sweet looking bike

will someone tell Trek to ditch quick release? It's 2022. Even their highest spec Marlin has QR.

That's heavy. My Motobacane cafe century carbon fiber weighs less than 20 and that's with 3x drivetrain

How much is it? I have the FX 2

If you got promax on the fx sport 5 you should be refunded money. They basically gave those when they had a shortage on parts. You’re paying for shamano parts not cheaper promax parts that came with the 4. You really should’ve mentioned that. They are not equal by any sense and as a review the bike should get a hit to the score for Trek doing that.

Seems like Trek’s response the Sirrus X

This bike is a copy of the Specialized Sirrus x5.0 right down to the paint job…it’s just heavier and lacking the future shock.

So another new trek bike that nobody can actually buy or find. Seems ridiculous to keep cranking out new models when they can’t supply any

Still not sold on 1x drive trains

whats the rim size on this model?

Geez, I’m just lookin’ for a cruiser….

You’re amazing

unfortunately, no threaded bottom bracket

Would you take this bike on a cross country tour of the U.S.?

Not enough tire clearance

Pro max brakes on a top of range carbon bike? Wow

I always liked Trek because their bikes fit me like a glove with very little adjustment, but some of their design choices boggle my mind. Swapping out the normal 12mm front and rear thru-axles for the "thru-skew" and removing the Iso-speed (from the previous model) were nothing more than cost-cutting measures. They updated the geometry and tire clearance, but regressed in compliance and overall upgradability. This is the same company that came up with the bogus 141 QR boost standard that is still almost impossible to find a solid upgraded rear wheel for (outside of having one built). I love Trek, but they're always being weirdos to save a few pennies. Only thing positive (I guess) about it is that they do it on bikes that don't have an enthusiast crowd, so the backlash is minimal.

Those handle bars need to be adjusted down.

Yea easier to maintain my ass.. I will charge double to replace that shift housing

As soon as you said “carbon frame” - I’m out. Lovely bike, I just don’t like carbon bikes, as in my opinion, they’re just not as durable and long lasting as alloy. And c’mon, who’s going to tell the difference whilst riding to work / using it for fitness. Also, the inherent design failure with carbon - it’s not recyclable, and it all just ends up in landfill.

Looks like a domane with mtb tyres

It’s pretty heavy for a carbon bike

Almost 25 lbs, NO WAY!

fx4 居然不是桶轴， 是老式的快拆，是最大的败笔， fx4 居然给的是散珠花鼓都不是轴承的，

2000$.

It's a simple all terrain bike/hybrid bike/cross-trekking bike with a carbon frame. Really nothing special.

I get that this is a Carbon bike but this is $2500 here in Canada which is insane for a FX series.

Big deal. I’ve got super chunky 40s on my 7.3 that cost me $150. But, this one’s carbon so it’ll crack quick and have to be replaced. 1x so you’ve got crappy range for the road. And off brand brakes? Lol. Yes. Nice bike.

Looks a lot like the Specialized Sirrus 6.0

$2000 but nice

Getting a little tired of all the Cambodia and China stickers on carbon bikes that cost thousands