Hello everyone! Quick update. I had originally posted the below comment (in quotations) when I first uploaded this video, but I realize that it is not relevant here and I did not explain it well. Wider tires at slightly lower pressures can be faster than thinner tires at higher pressures when comparing 2 road bike tires with each other, but in this case the tires are different enough that it is not very relevant. The Dual Sport's tires will pretty much always be slower than the FX tires due to how many knobs they have for providing extra traction on gravel, while the FX's smoother tires will have less resistance and be able to help you go faster. "The FX bikes do use thinner tires, but in reality the wider tires on the dual sport can provide the same amount of speed if setup at a lower psi. However the FX will still be faster because of the other component differences."

Your videos have been EXTREMELY helpful in figuring out which bike to buy hubby for his birthday, great work, thank you!!!

Thanks for the video. I just ordered a 2021 Dual Sport 3 women’s - can’t wait for it to come in to my local bike store.

My first bike had front shock forks. I did ride the bike alot on the street. Once in great while I would ride on the dirt. After several years my shocks went out and get a new bike . I got the trek fx It rides really good on the street.

Very good comparison of the Trek models and summary of the "road vs. Gravel or mountain " basics. I Appreciate your time.

Was waiting for this one- thanks

Excellent review and provides the comparison I was looking for.

An A+ presentation. Very well put together, keep it up.

I really enjoyed your video, many thanks. The from suspension fork made my mind up, agree with others about speed bumps and generally bad road conditions, plus I would like to travel on moderate tracks. I have ordered the last DS 3 2021 model available in Melb this year, it arrives in Dec 2020, the next available was Mar 2021. Top video and great presentation, i just subscribed.

You should have way more subs this is simple and straight to the point.

I've been riding a 2009 Trek 7.2 FX for over 10 years, averaging 500-800km a year, and is still going strong. Didn't upgrade anything on it either, except for added rear pannier rack and fenders. Also ran clipless pedals for a while when I also had a road bike.

thanks for the great reviews! simple and to the point

The Dual Sport seems to be the way I'm leaning , thank you for posting this video .

Fine review, especially for someone setting out to understand these bikes and make a selection among hybrids. Tks.

Thanks for making this video, wasn't aware they still made the dual sport riding a 2016 model, rn Was told the bicycle was "worn" by a mechanic was interested to see what i might want to get next, maybe after another 2,500 miles into this new drive train.

Great job! Clear and detailed. Thank you.

Thanks for the great info. I'm trying to make up my mind on a new bike and your video is making it easier.

Talalipop, excellent video as always...thanks for your research, it is very helpful.

Great video. I own an fx bike and your video is helping me make a decision for buying my next bike.

Great video bud. These are the exact to bikes I’m looking at. Thanks!

awesome vids bro, Appreciate the effort you put into these.

Thanks - nice comparison, I bought a 2020 DS2 to ride back in March. I have a carbon Orbea trail bike but I needed a different bike for local city, park trails and gravel country roads. A few upgrades (saddle, egron grips, gravel tires, nice flat pedals) and she's exactly what you say: just right for 50% road / 50% gravel. The front fork and geometry are perfect for that. I ride it pretty hard and honestly, I have zero problems with it and it was 1/5th the cost of my Orbea even after all the upgrades and accessories!

U made everything clear. Thanks 👍

this is really helpful! save me lots of time. good information as well!

Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

These videos are really handy. Thank you

Nice video dude , i am about to get the FX 3 . Thanks !

Thanks for the quick and to the point analysis. So hard to buy a bike right now just crazy....anyone else over the Corona mess...ugh.

Helpful review! Thanks.

Why am I barely finding your channel. Good work 👍🏽

Nice, concise review. You helped me with my buying decision. Thank you. 👍

I went with Dualsport for the suspensions.

Thanks for showing the difference 😊

Great video just need the uk shops to get them in stock now

I'm now getting the dual sport 4. thanks you Talalipop.

brilliant review, you've just made my mind up.

Congrats on hitting 2k sub, I swear you were at 500 last week. At this rate you will become sponsored by trek in no time. Keep up the good work.

I chose the fx 2 because I wanted speed over “comfort”. The fx is extremely capable, and can ride most of the same terrain the Dualsport can. The key is learning how to use your own body as the suspension. I tried a Dualsport, but the suspension was pretty useless imo. That being said, buy the bike that’ll make you ride more

Awesome review. Thank you.

Thank you for this video. I'm picking up a DS2

Nice and very informative video, thank you

Great vid, im not interested in the bikes but your comparasions are really great

Hey bro! Just subscribed and screen recorded it so I can prove that I subbed to you at 2k subs when you are famous!

Good video. Nailed it!

Just an amazing job. Shut out from Perú. Keep going the same way :)

I was impressed by the beauty of the dual sports silhouette and bought it.

good job explaining differences. I just bought my first Trek, a verve. Now after your video, I wish I bought a Dual Sport :(

Hey mate, loving the content. Very handy for some of us newer guys who aren’t too educated on all the different models and their purposes etc. do you think you could also do some comparisons with Specialized? Specifically, the Epics and Epic Evos? Cheers.

Love this, thank you!

Great analysis. This video has persuaded me to go with the Dual Sport, seems like the perfect mix of being good on and off-road.

Add about the sitting posture in your next video, like which one is better for touring purpose. I personally think that the dual sport is a bit more on the aggressive side.

thank you very much ,for your great explanation

I loved this keep up nice video

Hi, thanks for your helpful videos, please make a video about Farley series❤🙏🙏

I❤️my FX. The FX can do everything

Thanks friend, In this video, I would say that both bikes are the same, but again I would choose fx disc. for the simple fact that the frame can be converted in the future, in a gravel bike or simirlarly. I would be left wondering what is the maximum width of wheel that fx disc supports. That way, if the fx disc is too uncomfortable you can install more balloon tires. The question is to find out the maximum width. In any case, thanks for the video, I will wait for the next one. Could we see some video with giant escape?

Nice videos! can you please do a comparison with Trek Verve?

Brilliant video, thank you

Great video! You actuality helped me by answering my questions and didn't confuse me more like the others. Thank you!

Mostly complete. BUT when you get the the 3 Series The FX3 has a carbon Fork, different grips and upgraded derailleurs. Small jump in price, larger jump in components.

Very helpful! Ty!

I would like to see the FX series come out with a version that uses the Gates Carbon belt drive 👍

Thanks for video.

Great and informative video. Can front shocks be attached to the Trek fx, instead of the steel forks ?

Thanks brother you are best teacher

Can you please do a video between Dual sport 4 vs X-Caliber 7, Thank you.

I just got a Top Fuel but need another bike for commuting to work. I'm leaning toward a cheap dual sport. Thank you for the video, it helps!

Your video confirmed my decision😊

Trek FX 2 and Trek Dual Sport 2, which have a stiffer frame, and which frame has the greater maximum limit total weight? Thanks.

This helped me decide between the 2 styles. I will be buying a FX 4 Carbon. Thank You!

I have had my Trek FX Sport 6 fitness bike since May. My main goal in buying this bike, was trying to get the best of all worlds. A comfortable upright positioning bike with a smooth comfortable ride that is light weight and fast enough to keep up with road bikes. Once I dialed in all the fit adjustments, I had a bike that would allow me to ride more efficiently, a little bit faster, a little bit harder and a little bit longer. With out feeling beat up after my rides. It comes with hydraulic disc brakes. The cables are routed internally, which protects them from the elements and adds to the bike's clean look. FX Sport 6 is the lightest and fastest bike in the FX lineup. It has a lot of the performance feature of a high-end road bike, with the added benefit of a flat handlebar. A lightweight 400 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a road-smoothing IsoSpeed decoupler which means the seat tube is not connected to the top tube or seat stay. It can flex independently to absorb vibration and diminish the fatiguing impacts of the road, allowing the rider to remain fresher longer. It has 700c by 32mm tires that do well on asphalt but not so well on dirt. A 38mm tire will fit if you want to go wider and in the gravel. The group set is Shimano 105 Shifters are R7000 thumb shifters, The crank set has 50/34 chain rings. The cassette is Shimano 105 CS-R7000, it’s an 11 speed 11-32 cassette consisting of a cog configuration of 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32. Shimano also makes 12 to 25, 11 to 28 and 11 to 30 configuration cassettes so you can customize this if you would like a tighter group in your cassette. It has a place in the chainstay to install a DuoTrap integrated sensor that wirelessly transmits ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart signals to your computer or phone. The frame is stiff and responsive. The carbon fiber does a good job absorbing some of the vibration you get from the road. I always overdue things so I have changed the handlebars to Trekking bars, installed a red shift shock stop seat post suspension, as well as a Kinekt handlebar suspension stem to take care of whatever the frame and the IsoSpeed de-coupler doesn't. The bike sells for $2,099 and is worth every penny!

I have a trek 7.1 fx, I'm wondering if going for 700x40c tyres would add a bit of a bounce to the ride on rough roads rather than going for a dual sport to get the suspension?

Awesome content like you have 2 mil subs😎

Thanks heaps! I know which I'll buy

Helpful video

I buy Giant bikes because that's what my local bike shop sells, but I swear they are the same bikes with different brands. My Escape 2 disk looks exactly the same including the frame, and cost the same.

I love your comparison, but I'm still having some doubts about this; Can you fit a thicker tire on the dual-sport? I'm mean, I saw that conversion chart that said "700C x 38mm = 698mm = 27.5 x 2.25” " I'm about to buy that model for a gravel bike conversion since there are no gravel bikes in my place.

I want to get a dual sport 4 and converted to a dual wheel electric bike. But if I wanted to go lighter I would buy the FX. Now the only thing is finding a a bike shop all-wheel drive or one wheel at a time.

Thanks

This was good!!👍👍👍 3 in orange!! wow👍 Subbed. I think the Ds just easier on the hands.🤔🤔

Fx 2 uses a cassette where as some dual sport uses a freewheel

Man I really wanted the dual sport but it’s impossible to find rn. The FX sounds like a great bike tho! There’s barely a difference

Just ordered my FX 2 yesterday with eta in September 2021 - it’s mid June now. I feel lucky however, I overheard the sale next to me being quoted December eta for a different model. I’m super excited to get my Trek! Great video even though I’m watching after the point of doing pre-purchase research 🧐

Man if only you could find any dual sport right now..down here in phoenix they have a few but all large..

I actually bought the FX 4 two months ago.

Can you take a look at bianchi Turkey bikes and compare it to the entry trek bike pls?

This is a tough choice. I am going to be test riding both soon to see which I prefer. My use will largely be commuting/ going to town/ going to the gym etc so would maybe assume the FX. However I also want to get a pannier rack so I can carry some loads too - which the DS looks maybe better for (from what I have researched so far). Let’s see how I get on with the testing.

Thankyou very much

This was a great video! I just want to know how is the posture compared in the two models. I tried fx 2 once, and it felt too much upright.

Thank you. Trek employees should watch this. I have both 2016 models and I'm looking to upgrade. Think I going verve now.

Hi, I enjoyed your video and detailed explanation between the two bikes. Thank you, Denise Dunn Columbia, MD

Nice vid

Good review

I just purchased a fx3 I wanted a ds 3 or 4 but nothing available till later this year they say, wondering if you know where or if I could purchase the fork assembly with the shocks ? Thanks Mike 😊

I should have went I bed 2 hours ago but I’ve been watching your vids lol. Thanks they have been very helpful especially this video. 3 Quicks question for you, can the dual fork be locked? Can these both pull a baby trailer, and if so which one do you think would be better to do so? Thanks.

Life changing experience

Wow thankyou for this very informative video. I have been researching alot into the dual sport 2 and I ve heard good things about it although I just discovered there are newer dual sports.This would be my first hybrid. (Sadly no longer have my old Scott😢) I must admit you made it a bit of hard decision between fx and dual but I m edging towards the dual as it is more 50 50 road and light trail. The fx's frame appeals to me as its lighter but overall I ll go with the dual.

I’ve got a 2007 fx9,it still looks modern today apart from it doesn’t have an electric motor so you have to actually propel it forward all by yourself 😏

To adjust for more upright position, it is easy to change the stem on FX and Duo Sport models?

How often we have to change or service fork on dual stoprts 1