One of the most popular bikes on Sale |Trek FX 2 2023 Review & Weight

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00:00 opening
00:25 2023 Trek FX 2
01:12 Hybrid Bike Style Comparison
03:24 Comfort & Body Position
04:37 2x9 Shimano Gearing
06:48 Trek FX 2 Weight
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@TwiinStar1224 5 ай бұрын

I got my FX2 in August 2022. Great bike that ultimately got me into road cycling. I was able to go on many road rides with pretty serious groups and keep up despite the relatively high weight in comparison to their setups. Now it's my commuter bike as I got an actual road bike. Highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of buying one!

@chrisdavis837 Жыл бұрын

I have the 2022 Trek FX2. It is really good as an errand runner, daily rider, grocery getter bike. I added Bontrager's MIK Rack to the rear and an Electra Branded MIK Front rack. So much cargo capacity, I have no problem restocking my pantry with coffee, oatmeal, canned soup, or rice via "bike shopping". Regular trips to the grocery store are breeze. Plus, when unloaded, the FX2 is still light enough to be a fun bike to ride around the neighborhood or to my nearest coffee shop. It can be a bit sketchy on rough roads/gravel, but that's not my usual use case.

@maxwellsmart8690 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 dual sport 2 and I Love it. I cycle 12-18 miles 4 times a week . The front suspension allows me to go over road debris when it’s difficult’ to get into traffic.

@ronbell7920 Ай бұрын

90% of the speed of a road bike with a lot of options! This is the kind of bike most people need.

@dotmars Жыл бұрын

Saving some $ for this one. Hoping to get it in the next few months! Thanks for the review.

@Undergroundglitch 2 ай бұрын

I have this exact bike, It's incredibly SOLID, I love it. Perfect.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 ай бұрын

Agreed

@richarde1355 Ай бұрын

I realize many people have been sold that 1x is the better drivetrain, but here in Seattle my legs really appreciate the wide range of a 2x and even, shudder, an “old school” 3x system.

@reggiesanders1284 Жыл бұрын

Very well done. I am a bit surprised that it’s only (5) pounds lighter than Marlin 5 Mountain bike.

@paullee4210 Жыл бұрын

Love it.

@Rocky4719 Жыл бұрын

My old 2019 fx 2 still does the job, and I love it dearly. People can have their multi thousand dollar aero race rigs, and they’re beautiful and blazing fast, don’t get me wrong. But there’s something about an easy to ride, versatile and dependable bike that appeals to me too. It ain’t much, but it’s a honest bike. Edit: one thing I was confused about is why they chose Altus for the rear mech and Acera for the front. I always thought that since the rear mech is used more, they’d want the higher spec, and therefore better, mech (assuming it’s not a matching set) on the rear to handle shifts more smoothly.

@JitinMisra Жыл бұрын

“It’s an honest bike” well said!

@Oakland510 Жыл бұрын

If it fits it fits! It’s important to not get carried away with all the marketing.

@jeanl.h.4426 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the presentation, do you think we can change the tires for 28mm instead of the 35mm originally?

@jakec5618 Жыл бұрын

How do the trek fx's compare to the specialized sirrus and sirrus x models ? Thanks

@joanaffleck2455 7 ай бұрын

Got the Stagger!

@ryanharper-brown Жыл бұрын

We have an older FX3 in the household and I was completely shocked to find that it has a proprietary handlbar and grips. Trek actually crushes the bar ends so that you can't use aftermarket grips which was quite a surprise. My LBS couldn't believe it.

@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 Жыл бұрын

Change the handlebar, that will solve the problem, they are clever but not that smart, lol.

@ryanharper-brown Жыл бұрын

@@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 Yeah, but you shouldn't have to. And replacing a handlebar is a lot more expensive than grips.

@Ody-up6kg Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure that the mid fork braze ons are for Lowrider pannier racks.

@timothywillis8883 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@FlamesAt1000ft Жыл бұрын

Have one as you know from last year,..nothing different but the Tire Tread Pattern for ‘023 huh!😧 Love mine💕’022 QuickSilver XL size FX2!! 👍🏾😍

@pascalmariany Жыл бұрын

Nice! How tall are you in CM? I’m 188CM. Should XL be enough?

@FlamesAt1000ft Жыл бұрын

@@pascalmariany Yeah,..I think so but you should check out TREK’s Size Info on their WebSite to be sure! b(‘_’) I’m 6’4” and the XL seems fine for me…(but I’ve never ridden the XXL!!) 🤔Safe Riding! 👌🏾

@High_Octane Жыл бұрын

I prefer the looks and ergonomics of the Sirrus x

@barneysman9116 10 ай бұрын

Jumping off curbs. Can the fork handle it or that would stress the other components. Maybe i shoul look for shock absorbing.

@gerardogonzales3766 Жыл бұрын

I just got an FX 2 today!, I’m just starting off in the cycling hobbie.

@deadstar962 Жыл бұрын

How is the bike ?

@chaddyboy247 Жыл бұрын

@@deadstar962 very nice. Just got one today too. 1st day I went 22 mile. Great feel. Definitely recommend a comfier seat for longer rides. Other than that it’s a joy.

@gerardogonzales3766 Жыл бұрын

@@deadstar962 I’m loving it so far no issues as of right now😊

@deadstar962 Жыл бұрын

Jus got one too 😅

@Weixu919 Жыл бұрын

Do you guys have problem with the grip? It’s not the bontrager Satellite grip as stated on the specs online

@BakingwithWendy 9 ай бұрын

What’s a good affordable indoor trainer for this bike?

@JimS870 Жыл бұрын

I got an FX 3 after looking at the FX 2. For a bit more you can get a carbon fork, and a better drivetrain (1x too)

@miguelkieling532 Жыл бұрын

Great. I am also looking at the FX3. Can you fit 42mm tires on the FX3?

@JimS870 Жыл бұрын

@@miguelkieling532 Officially 38 cm without fenders for the FX 3. But it's possible? The FX 4, 5, and 6 are gravel bikes which may have more clearance, though.

@Oakland510 Жыл бұрын

Fx 3 doesn’t have the hydraulic brakes that Fx 2 has, does that make a big difference ?

@JimS870 Жыл бұрын

@@Oakland510 fx3 has better brakes and they are hydraulic discs

@Oakland510 Жыл бұрын

@@JimS870 you are right the latest 2023 edition does just double checked. Cheers Jimmy, how you finding the rides?

@doskraut 9 ай бұрын

I ordered my Trek FX 2 disk online a month ago, they would not ship to my home so I went to the bike shop to pick up, the other day I noticed the breaks had air in the lines so went to fix it. That's when I saw it has rush hydraulic calipers. Called Trek and they told me return it to the shop and they will service it under warranty. I called the bike shop and they would charge me $45 to service the bike, what good is Trek warranty and no they will not replace the no name crap with good parts.

@elachichai 8 ай бұрын

Compare with dropbar Diverge or Checkpoint? Or Roubaix or Domane?

@stanley2782 5 ай бұрын

hi. I'm deciding what to buy? fx2 or FX 3. I listened to your review on fx3 and still haven'tdecided which bicycle. fx2 or fx3. I like fx2 wider gear range. more accessories can be added to fx2.

@FrightfullyForgotten Жыл бұрын

How does the FX2 stack up against the Giant escape 2? I'm torn on which one to get.

@akay1014 Жыл бұрын

Looking for review of Trek Verve 3 electric. Do you do reviews on Elec bikes?

@ShihabdeentheCyclist 5 ай бұрын

Please kindly upload a video about Fuji absolute 1.9 disc brake version model

@itsame1277 12 күн бұрын

Hi there. I have just purchased this bike here in New Zealand and find it way faster than my little folding Langtu 20". Well I guess you would but firstly I LOVE the disc brakes and the beautifully smooth gear changing and drive system. So seemless. i do have a question regarding the 67 cm handle bars which seem a little too wide. I've moved the bar components and grips inwards to achieve an overall width of 57 cm (22"). Do you have any comment please on the width of the OEM bar? Thanks

@q2ic 9 ай бұрын

Fx2 disc or dual sport 2 ?

@psyclist2663 Жыл бұрын

Hope they come out with a 1x

@deadstar962 Жыл бұрын

Bike is so fast n light it’s addicting to ride

@kiwi22207 2 ай бұрын

How is ot after 10 months

@deadstar962 2 ай бұрын

@@kiwi22207 i live in ny so its been in storage since last summer, i dont ride during the cold months.. something to be aware of, the bike was sold to me with parts (handlebars, saddle, and brakes) that are not the spec'd parts on treks website. This has something to do with covid and the market i assume... i suggest you do research before purchasing. long story short, the parts on my bike were different from the ones on treks website for the fx 2 disc even though the models were the same. I told my bike store and they said they'd contact trek and have them send the original parts that are supposed to be on the bike and swap them for me... a few weeks ago i visited my bike store again to get the parts swapped however i have not rode the bike yet since its still a little cold. but i cant wait to get back on it when summer hits.. im eager to try the new parts. this is my first real bike and its great for fitness.. never had any issues with shifting or any mechanical issues. i swapped the tires for faster ones and changed the pedals for grippier ones and i fly on this thing. the only downside is i noticed i was losing alot of weight because i would ride everyday during the summer last year lol

@harrygrimley4352 Жыл бұрын

Nice entry level (gravel)? Bike. Thanks for sharing this with us.

@leoi3031 10 ай бұрын

I bought this as a commuter but regularly use offroad (and overtaken sus bikes). Jist remember hybrid is an old name from gravel!

@Unicus1 9 ай бұрын

@@leoi3031using Offroad with included tires ?

@leoi3031 8 ай бұрын

Yeah. All the extra stuff to go off road is mainly marketing, tires included

@warrior_mtl4895 Жыл бұрын

got mine today

@Yuiiski- Жыл бұрын

How is it?

@pascalmariany Жыл бұрын

Would it be possible for the front crank to have a 52 teeth gear to reach higher speeds?

@desmonddecker8030 Жыл бұрын

Maximum chainring sizes are: 1x: 42T and 2x/3x: 48T

@christianj252 8 ай бұрын

Very fast but bumpy as heck. Stock tires are pretty bald feeling. This bike is really fast.

@miguelkieling532 Жыл бұрын

Great. Can you fit 42mm tires on the FX2 ?

@desmonddecker8030 Жыл бұрын

Maximum tire size is 38c without fenders or 35c with fenders. Hoping for a softer ride, I've put 38c Kenda Toplines on mine, but honestly, the ride is unchanged compared to the stock 35c Bontrager H2s.

@lululirac Жыл бұрын

Help me decide - FX 2 Disc (right now on sale for $700) or Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 (no shocks for $850) for a first bike? I can't decide!

@j_glo Жыл бұрын

I am also debating between these. Did you decide?

@snoozefesties Жыл бұрын

Look at Giant Escape 2, for some reason the geometry of the Eacape just strikes me as better, with a slightly larger wheel base and similar cost.

@deadstar962 Жыл бұрын

@@snoozefestiesit’s uglier n reviews aren’t as good

@TheRealDoor Жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between 2023 and 2022 fx2?

@user-pf6wl4hv5j Жыл бұрын

@lenajc1 Жыл бұрын

I have the 2022 FX 3. I love the bike. But I do feel a bit cheated by Trek raising the prices but then downgrading parts. On my FX3 I was supposed to get Tektro hydraulic brakes. But instead they swapped that out for a brand called Promax. Just a bit disappointed especially considering that I got a Dual Sport 2 in 2020 and it had the parts it was supposed to come with.

@andredo4880 Жыл бұрын

Lol I expected Mt200 and get Tektro brakes 😂 Great bike for city but i couldnt buy any bikepacking bike so i decided to bikepack with FX3. I will change brakes to XT and rear hub to dt swiss 350

@miguelkieling532 Жыл бұрын

Great. I am also looking at the FX3. Can you fit 42mm tires on the FX3?

@andredo4880 Жыл бұрын

@@miguelkieling532 no, it has fast 32 tires, i think 38mm is max

@Sangram-IND Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@martynm.449 9 ай бұрын

My 2008 7.6 fx came with carbon forks, carbon rear stays and carbon seat post and was just £750 back then. Seems a bargain now.

@williamdarico2369 Жыл бұрын

Very nice what’s the cost?

@desmonddecker8030 Жыл бұрын

January 2023: US$ 799.99 and at this price, Trek really should be giving us tidier welds.

@fernandoacuna1471 Жыл бұрын

It's on sale for 699 as of March

@Oakland510 Жыл бұрын

Hey buddy what is the difference between this and the Fx 2 stagger?

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

The stagger vs. traditional diamond frame. Choose your own adventure on how you want the frame.

@otto407514 19 күн бұрын

Hi did you reviewed the Trek district bike yet?

@Jamesthebikeguy 19 күн бұрын

Sure have. Take a watch and browse the channel for more like these too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLGEepue26eml4E.html

@Hauptstufe Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at this and the Cannondale Quick 6. I have a 1998 CAD3, and would like to stay with Cannondale, but only if the value is comparable to the competition.

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

Fair enough

@KwokamoleVlogs Жыл бұрын

For a few dollars more, you can get the Cannondale Quick 3, which has similar components but a carbon fork vs Trek’s alloy fork. I just purchased a Quick 3 after doing a test ride recently.

@Hauptstufe Жыл бұрын

@@KwokamoleVlogs I don't drive, and the Trek store was local so I decided to support the LBS and purchased the FX1. I don't hate it or love it. I would have preferred a Cannondale in the end, but it works as a commuter.

@Heretohelp22 Жыл бұрын

I have a FX2; im guessing it’s a bit old because it doesn’t have disc breaks

@deadstar962 6 күн бұрын

There’s two versions, one with disc brakes and another with rim brakes. Rim brakes version is cheaper. Both are fx2

@elachichai 8 ай бұрын

Why is it so much more heavy than similar priced Diverge or Domane?

@jeffreytolosa4551 7 ай бұрын

Similar priced Domane?Where?

@jimmycruz9114 11 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between this one and the FX1

@MisterGames 4 ай бұрын

I cannot say all the differences but he mentioned one... The ally handlebars whereas the FX1 has steel.... Also, a Trek salesman told me, with the Dual Sport, all models have the same frame, the difference in prices is based on the components. So i assume the same here... Kinda like a basic car but if you want $1k tires on each wheel, metallic paint, leather interior, etc then the price changes.

@ditto1958 Ай бұрын

FX 2 has aluminum fork and hydraulic disc brakes. FX 1 has steel fork and mechanical disc brakes. Gearing on FX 2 is 2x9, and on FX1 it’s 2x8.

@eyup1307 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Question: i plug in the charging cable and the green light starts to blink 2 seconds and it doesnt charge. What could be the problem?

@richarde1355 Ай бұрын

The problem is your question is on the wrong video. No plug in or blinky lights on this bike.

@johntoscano2342 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@themaestro5946 9 ай бұрын

If they’re calling it a saddle, you know it’s gonna be an expensive bike

@poker_18rs92 Жыл бұрын

James, is that the same handlebar that’s on a Marlin?

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

No. The Marlin's handlebar is much wider

@DominikFlying Жыл бұрын

Fantastic gearing, but those ugly welds are a joke and it should have been 12 kg with suspension.

@Sagarpawar-ix7ky Жыл бұрын

HATR NING BOY

@portwest400 Жыл бұрын

I wish it had rim brakes and external cables

@georgejameson9317 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 fx2 I can sell you for the price of the 2023 to help you out.

@deadstar962 6 күн бұрын

There’s a rim brakes version

@HyperHorse Жыл бұрын

You couldn't be bothered to take the bike for a ride and give us your first impressions?!

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

Guess not

@FrankTheTank7575 Жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy lol, high five.

@myballsitchsomethingfierce6319 Жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy meanie

@MisterGames 4 ай бұрын

This is an over view, not a review. A review is... I ride this and here is my experience... An over view is, here are the specs and features as on the brochure.

@christianwparker 4 ай бұрын

Common problem. Leaks on the hydraulic brakes on this model. Rush brakes!!!!! When they leak behind the piston which requires new rotors and brake system with internal routing to be replaced, please replace with shimano if it’s under “ warranty”. Unfortunately it happens on too many of these models.

@StanicEnemy Жыл бұрын

wtf instead of upgrading, they downgranded fx2 holy shit unbelieveable. I am so glad that i got fx2 2022 in march. This is scam.

@JitinMisra Жыл бұрын

what did they downgrade ?

@calebniederhofer6529 Жыл бұрын

How is it downgraded? This does not seem accurate.

@ShubhraDebPaul 11 ай бұрын

@@calebniederhofer6529 I took delivery of FX2 last week. From the first glance there were quite a few components that seemed to be downgraded/altered (compared to the advertised specs in Trek website). 1. Brakeset: Rush hydraulic instead of Tektro hydraulic 2. Tires: 700X32c generic instead of Bontrager H2 comp 700X35c 3. Saddle: DDK branded (model unknown) instead of Bontrager sport 4. Handlebar Grips: generic instead of bontrager satellite There might be more in this list. If I see anymore discrepancies, I will update my comment accordingly.

@0doubledseven589 2 ай бұрын

Looking at the Fx2 disk and Fx1. This "supply chain issues" retoric seems to be a good opportunity for these china-eze companies to downgrade parts. 😂