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.
@ivanboesky15202 жыл бұрын
LOL
@vgnvideogameninja29305 ай бұрын
@@ivanboesky1520 LOL @ you
@farcinue2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
do you miss the multiple hand positions on the road bike ?
@jbandt2 жыл бұрын
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!
@jimgritty70642 жыл бұрын
42 is normal for me. I got 47 now with kona dew deluxe its nice
@LOGICAL-JAY2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, I used to have the 2021 specialized sirrus 4.0 and the 6.0 all carbon and they were bomb proof..lol..It was quick, could handle bigger tires, nimble, and was an all around bike..the 6.0 with a swapped out crank(shimano 105/ultegra)& carbon rovals wheels could easily stay with a roadbike..trek should of made these FX bikes with a thru axle..
@jimmansi11872 жыл бұрын
This looks like an awesome flat bar gravel bike, I really like the changes Trek made for this model, nice job James!
@schmoab2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sxconway2 жыл бұрын
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.
@mcmillanvideos2 жыл бұрын
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.
@gurgenmakaryan44282 жыл бұрын
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
@yadaname2 жыл бұрын
Yes! love my new fx3 also
@frasersamuel2867 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Leo-gt1bx Жыл бұрын
Is it not to slow? I'm running a 46 upfront and it is only just fast enough.
@sfdint2 жыл бұрын
I love the enthusiasm you bring to your reviews!
@reggiesanders12842 жыл бұрын
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!
@bobbyp84432 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mike-up6go2 жыл бұрын
MSRP last time I checked for a 2021 FX Sport 4 Carbon is $1819. Same 2022 model is $1699. I saw both model years at the same bike shop two weeks ago when they first came out.
@bobbyp84432 жыл бұрын
@@Mike-up6go yes. But if you look at the specs, the 2021 FX4 compares very closely to the 2022 FX5, thus the price increase I was referring to.
@aaronburela4322 жыл бұрын
Looks very similar to my specialized sirrus x 5.0
@robertholmes5505 Жыл бұрын
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.
@robertwalker96792 жыл бұрын
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.
@faceinthecrowd5810 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jonienglish32312 жыл бұрын
WOW Made in CAMBODIA !!!!!!!!!!!! Full Asian Tour From Taiwan - To China - Now Cambodia - Maybe Vietnam Next !!!!!!!!!!!!
@justpassingthrough48022 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Too bad Trek wouldn't tell you what independent dealers have in-stock. For instance, my LBS has a 54cm Trek 520 Grando in-stock as of 4.23.22. You got to call around and not just rely on Trek's own stores to find bikes during this national bike shortage.
@vicclementi97522 жыл бұрын
Review the FX 6 Plz with carbon rims!
@peteraxelson22562 жыл бұрын
Nice, but they removed the isospeed decoupler in the rear. No size XXL in the carbon models.
@LA-zc9rg Жыл бұрын
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!
@chris-_-3073 Жыл бұрын
Great video. .convinced me - I have an appointment tomorrow with local bike shop to get fitted for one of these !
@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@chris-_-3073 Жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy purchased. 2nd bike purchase based on your videos. Great work.
@Rocky47192 жыл бұрын
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
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
100%
@bc672 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. What other brands/models would you look to instead?
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
@@bc67 Honestly , not sure, I think trek is in its own level, because it was a fitness bike with isospeed and carbon, which soaks up bumps, most other brands are like the regular fx's, the only others one like fx sport is specialized sirrus 5.0 that has future shock (isospeed competitor) and is carbon, but that's way to pricey i believe . Giant has one bike like that , think its called fastroad sl, but Trek still were my favorite.
@vika01942 жыл бұрын
Yeah. At least 95% won’t use this as a gravel bike so why those tires.
@bennop.25532 жыл бұрын
@@bc67 SCOTT Metrix 10 2022
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
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?
@casey65882 жыл бұрын
I got my 2021 sport 4 carbon two month's ago and love it. It was a one and done model I guess.
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
@@casey6588 how effective is the isospeed? Is the isospeed also on the handle bars?
@casey65882 жыл бұрын
@@JitinMisra It is the perfect bike for me, smooth flat bar 1x11 and isospeed seem very comfortable but I also have a older infinity seat I put on it. That is it, the rest is stock and awesome. I waited over 13-15 months to get it. It is a one model one year run. The new one looks cool too hmmmm....
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
Just change the tires
@Papa-Bogey2 жыл бұрын
@@casey6588 I work in a Trek Store - we are getting in 2022 Sport 4 and 6 Carbons. Definitely not one and done. Supply chain issues are lessening, bikes are starting to flow in.
@CDOES2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but definitely upgrade the bike, if keeping it for a long time
@JitinMisra Жыл бұрын
what color did you get ?
@thecappy2 жыл бұрын
My riding buddy has one of these. It’s a nice bike.
@ariffau2 жыл бұрын
“Just Ride Geometry” now, that’s a buzz word I can love! 😍
@joshwilliams46462 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Some people like nice stuff, and carbon rides nicer for sure. It's kind of like nobody needs a BMW and you can buy a Kia, but some people want something nicer than a Kia
@ivanboesky15202 жыл бұрын
Bullshit! Some of the very worst riding bikes are CF bikes. There is nothing about CF that makes it ride better or smoother than a properly designed alloy bike. Nothing. You’re just reciting CF manufacturer marketing bullshit! And CF’s an incredibly non-eco friendly material to make things with. It takes almost 15 times the raw energy to produce the same amount of raw CF as it does to produce most alloys. Producing CF is one of the very worst materials as far as its greenhouse gas impact, and it is a material that is very costly to recycle and therefore almost none of it gets recycled. It just goes to landfills and sits there for a very long time before breaking down.
@chiane19685 ай бұрын
@@ivanboesky1520lighten up Frances! And btw, this planet won’t spin one rotation longer because you bought an aluminum bike from over a cf. You’re just repeating liberal tree hugger propaganda bullshit!!
@mikerotchburns1622 Жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelmay97282 жыл бұрын
This might be my next upgrade from my Giant Escape 2(2020 model)
@CB-ld8no2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
Are the Promax brakes as good as the Shimano?
@CB-ld8no2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanstanley6002 Unknown. I was not able to try out a bike with the Shimano. Promax may be a cheaper alternative.
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
@@CB-ld8no how did the fx 3 compare to 2022 fx sport models, which was more comfortable ?
@CB-ld8no2 жыл бұрын
@@JitinMisra What a full carbon has over aluminum is instant communication from bottom of foot to roadway. Need to test both bikes on bumpy hilly roads and packed dirt. And thus determine if one's ride is worth the difference in price. If commuting where I have to lock the bike FX 3 hands down. Also I desired the middle Shimano components over the Deore. The FX5 beautiful paint job is nice. But full carbon and better Shimano was the main factors in my purchase.
@CB-ld8no2 жыл бұрын
@@JitinMisra So in the parking lot test ride, on normal roadway did not notice any discernible difference FX 3 has a carbon fork.
@MrAvo4042 жыл бұрын
Great informative video as always. Question.... Whats the name of that bike stand you are using?
@JohnDoe-dh6zy Жыл бұрын
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!
@geepee41342 жыл бұрын
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.
@peterwilliamson4296 Жыл бұрын
It looks awesome though the lack of a hill climbing front ring is limiting.
@roblime8438 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@harrygrimley43522 жыл бұрын
Looking good. Some things I would have concerns about. Some I like.
@tcrwild84222 жыл бұрын
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
@abfutrell2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure there's a need for a road centric version. Even the previous generation a gone 1x And if you stuck a 32 mm tire on this bike, it would be just as fast and comfortable is the previous gen
@abfutrell2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy I was able to make changes to my 2021 FX 6 (which is a 2X), allowing me to ride with A Group Roadies. With the changes to the 2022 models, I would not have that luxury/opportunity. If I were in the market for a new frame, I would have to look at either Giant or Canyon for their top end hybrids. As a disabled person, I realize I'm in the minority of Trek's business decisions, it's just frustrating to see a solution I can work with go away. Gravel is great and has it's place, but I spend 95+% of my rides on tarmac with bike clubs.
@user-ie7hr8zn3v8 ай бұрын
motor cycles have a cheaper section for "twin shocks" (cheaper bikes) I wonder if gravel riding would benefit "metal frames" section? Just a thought
@elachichai7 ай бұрын
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?
@abshassan2 жыл бұрын
I've been commuting my Marlin 8 alot lately, might need to look into something like this
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
This would definitely sprighten up the ride
@getstrongby40382 жыл бұрын
Same here but I can't bring myself to ride a bike that looks like this 😆
@dogcatman70692 жыл бұрын
Does the weight vary with different size frames? What size frame is in the video at 24.56lbs?
@icewarped Жыл бұрын
This frame is a size Large. Trek quotes the M at 22.7 lbs.
@komoonkh2 жыл бұрын
This frame has a Klunker vibe to it. The shape of the top tube is interesting
@tjj5337 Жыл бұрын
I got one and upgraded the tires to Schwalbe.
@Elephantine99910 ай бұрын
Good overview. :)
@yeroc642 жыл бұрын
Nice Review. Can you tell me where to get that bike stand?
@TheCdM1981 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Bacciagalupe2 жыл бұрын
That's actually really cool
@NotaRobot_gif Жыл бұрын
There are NO mounts for racks on this frame! The "braze-ons" are for fenders only.
@zTheBigFishz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MRDECOTIIS2 жыл бұрын
Oh Boy Deal killer
@chiane19685 ай бұрын
I hate cylindrical grip. Putting weight on a round tube that puts pressure on a smaller contact point makes zero sense to me and is flat out not very comfortable.
@rsx101 Жыл бұрын
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.
@sundogtune2 жыл бұрын
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?
@kleinqpro2 ай бұрын
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!
@alexscordellis2 жыл бұрын
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.
@JitinMisra Жыл бұрын
Be careful lot of carbon bikes won’t fit with trainers or will damage the frame
@wescheslak9408 Жыл бұрын
Really like your channel. Always good info. Thank you
@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ricksaunders38892 жыл бұрын
Dang, that is soooooo nice.
@19thpar3 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious why some get promax and others get the shimano breaks. For that kind of money isn't shimano much better??
@dagobaker2 жыл бұрын
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
@joshwilliams46462 жыл бұрын
The weight did seem quite high for a carbon and especially with it being in a 1x set up. The other option you'd have with gearing on the 1x would be to swap the front ring for something like 38 tooth only real time you'd spin out on it would be descending (26ish mph at 90RPM) and it gets you down to a 0.9 gear ratio.
@dagobaker2 жыл бұрын
@@joshwilliams4646 yea thats a thought too hoping that 40 up front and 11 to 46 in the back is enough for the hills... guess experiment with going to 11 48 and see if it can handle it..... or 38 up front....
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
I read that this will actually be better on hills. It has a lower gear ratio. Look up the reddit forum FX 6 sport 2021 vs 2022. As for the gravel setup tires can easily be switched out.
@dagobaker2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanstanley6002 thats my post from reddit lol
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
@@dagobaker I was beginning to suspect that I think they answered your question about the hills. Lol
@scottrivkin33072 жыл бұрын
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?
@randybarber68332 жыл бұрын
Looks very nice! Basically exactly like my Specialized Sirrus X 5.0, right down to the paint finish.
@enriquee.k33292 жыл бұрын
Nice new bike
@Toogoodtobetrue4582 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike.
@SenthilRameshJV2 жыл бұрын
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.
@link-world2 жыл бұрын
What is the tire width of your FX3? You may want to decrease the amount of pressure in your tires to handle loose gravel better. If that doesn't work, you may want to upgrade your tires to a larger width. If still within your 30 day return period, you might want to trade up to an FX with larger tires, if larger than your current setup. Larger width tires will always impact speed. It's a trade off that you have to consider. Do you want to be faster with narrow tires or more confident on different terrain with wider tires?
@frasersamuel2867 Жыл бұрын
Get some advice. I was riding very loose gravel on 35 mm tyres. I was slipping around on loose gravel. I converted to tubeless tyres at 40 mm. Tubeless means you can run at much lower pressures. Should get more traction
@mazditzo2 жыл бұрын
they moved the assembly plant to cambodia for cheaper production cost, yet the price of many if not all trek bikes rise significantly 🤷♂️
@MsThaithai112 жыл бұрын
11÷ kg for a carbon bike, there is something wrong there I think?
@rochester2122 жыл бұрын
Cheap bikes are cheap bikes mate, doesn't matter what you make them of. An good aluminium or steel bike will always be better than a cheap carbon fiber one.
@Leo-gt1bx Жыл бұрын
My specialized sirrus pro 2017 is 10kg.
@TheKitchenTechnician Жыл бұрын
I’m not worried about the weight, it’s the ride that’s amazing! If you have ever used aluminum hiking poles and then tried carbon, the reduction in vibration is incredible. I’ll take an equal weight carbon bike over an aluminum one any day. This is definitely my next bike to go along with my FX3. Thanks for the review James!
@JitinMisra Жыл бұрын
@@TheKitchenTechnicianhave you ridden this bike ? Does it seem too upright compared to fx3 ? I have the fx 3 but felt this was wayyyyy to upright ,
@pjhaction2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 FX6; I am worried the new path will not fit my needs!
@JitinMisra2 жыл бұрын
100%
@bc672 жыл бұрын
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.
@CB-ld8no2 жыл бұрын
Rim width same as FX3. Comes with 700x40. Rims are tubeless ready and I was told that 700x32 like on FX3 since same rim width will work.
@bc672 жыл бұрын
@@CB-ld8no Good info. Thanks!
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
Just get different tires
@shamrock48402 жыл бұрын
Long overdue- drop bars on gravel doesn’t make sense . My fx 6 sport 22 is on order .
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to hear what you think when you get your new bike
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
Got an FX 6 on order too. It was between that and the Checkpoint SL 5. Decided to go with the flat bar.
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
I'm curious to see what parts come on the FX 6 because on the FX 5 the Shimano brakes are replaced with ProMax brakes and the saddle is replaced with a generic saddle. I'm wondering if they will do this with the FX 6 as well.
@shamrock48402 жыл бұрын
@@ryanstanley6002 no pro max on the 6 Shimano
@ryanstanley60022 жыл бұрын
@@shamrock4840 For real how do you know?
@josephawatson2 жыл бұрын
sweet looking bike
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@CrappyBenandFriends12 жыл бұрын
will someone tell Trek to ditch quick release? It's 2022. Even their highest spec Marlin has QR.
@johnd5805 Жыл бұрын
That's heavy. My Motobacane cafe century carbon fiber weighs less than 20 and that's with 3x drivetrain
@jamestakacs2 жыл бұрын
How much is it? I have the FX 2
@TheCdM19812 ай бұрын
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.
@ronalcasid38442 жыл бұрын
Seems like Trek’s response the Sirrus X
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
No doubt
@dand2334 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinseversonandhisvizslas82872 жыл бұрын
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
@Leo-gt1bx2 жыл бұрын
Still not sold on 1x drive trains
@FRISKENsen Жыл бұрын
whats the rim size on this model?
@deetles982 жыл бұрын
Geez, I’m just lookin’ for a cruiser….
@ghaithatfeh2123 ай бұрын
You’re amazing
@mk-yg7op2 жыл бұрын
unfortunately, no threaded bottom bracket
@amylipkin2116 Жыл бұрын
Would you take this bike on a cross country tour of the U.S.?
@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын
I think there are better suited bikes for a task like that
@arfarzam2 жыл бұрын
Not enough tire clearance
@bighes100 Жыл бұрын
Pro max brakes on a top of range carbon bike? Wow
@bebopman52 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mike-up6go2 жыл бұрын
I agree. i was able to compare a 2021 and a 2022 FX 4 Sport carbon model side by side. Frame on the 2022 is much beefier and with the wider tires ( and wheels ? ) the weight for a 2022 model is over 2 pounds heavier. IMHO if you want a fitness bike to ride strictly on pavement you are much better off buying a 2021 model. It has more of a road bike feel but with a flat bar. If you want to go off the beaten path a bit, then the 2022 model might be a better choice. MSRP for a 2021 is $1819 and for a 2022 is $1699.
@doziershaw97652 жыл бұрын
The FX Sport 5 in this video retails for $1999, the Sport 4 is $1699
@jschoenack2 жыл бұрын
Those handle bars need to be adjusted down.
@francmeister4202 жыл бұрын
Yea easier to maintain my ass.. I will charge double to replace that shift housing
@harrygilbert37382 жыл бұрын
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.
@ivanboesky15202 жыл бұрын
Not only is CF very difficult and costly to recycle it is also about 15 times greater to produce as far as the raw energy consumed to make it and the greenhouse emissions needed to manufacture it versus steel and other alloys. From a pure environmental standpoint it’s hard to find a more non-eco friendly material to fabricate things with. In addition, over 20% of the raw CF scrap waste produced in the manufacturing of CF objects never gets recycled at all. It goes directly to landfills where it’s life to decay is extradordinarily long. That’s why I get a laugh at all the ignorant bozos claiming they are doing soooo much for the environment on their silly overpriced and incredibly environmentally unfriendly CF cookie cutter rides. Especially the clowns running out to buy the “latest and greatest” CF bike with CF wheels every year. But loads of humans are really stupid creatures when you cut through all their BS. 😀😀
@johns31062 жыл бұрын
Yep…I have to laugh at all the casual cyclists who feel they “need” carbon fiber because they believe the BS the cycling industry has fed them! The vast majority of cyclists couldn’t tell the difference between steel, aluminum, titanium and carbon unless someone was telling them what differences they should be feeling!
@StuMarston2 ай бұрын
@@ivanboesky1520 And I bet it's especially frustrating when these same idiots disagree with you politically.
@MrLeovdmeer2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a domane with mtb tyres
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much lol
@fisharefriends5982 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty heavy for a carbon bike
@bordohockey37742 жыл бұрын
Almost 25 lbs, NO WAY!
@chiane19685 ай бұрын
What if I just lost a few pounds, would that balance it out?
@user-kr2dc1br3f2 жыл бұрын
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,
@kottelkannim49192 жыл бұрын
2000$.
@einundsiebenziger54882 жыл бұрын
It's a simple all terrain bike/hybrid bike/cross-trekking bike with a carbon frame. Really nothing special.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
I hope you find something that makes you excited some day.
@How.bout.no.k2 жыл бұрын
I get that this is a Carbon bike but this is $2500 here in Canada which is insane for a FX series.
@Jamesthebikeguy2 жыл бұрын
100 k is insane for a car, but lots of them cost that much now
@How.bout.no.k2 жыл бұрын
@@Jamesthebikeguy well yes, if a Porsche costs 100K that is normal but not for a Honda or Hyundai.
@bikeaddict Жыл бұрын
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.
@armandoariza84882 жыл бұрын
Looks a lot like the Specialized Sirrus 6.0
@MrStingraybernard2 жыл бұрын
$2000 but nice
@Trek25392 жыл бұрын
Getting a little tired of all the Cambodia and China stickers on carbon bikes that cost thousands