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Trek FX+ 2 Electric Bike Review, 2024

A lightweight city bike for easy carrying, commuting, and cutting across town.

When we first saw the Trek FX+ 2, we had to do a double take to make sure we received the electric version; there is really only one obvious indication that this is an e-bike! That surprise continued with our first test rides; aside from an initial boost of speed from the small 250W rear-hub motor, the bike’s torque sensor and tuning provided a ride experience that was remarkably similar to a mid-drive motor, and therefore more akin to a traditional bicycle.

We were also stunned by the FX+ 2’s incredibly low weight. At just 40 lbs, the bike is easy to maneuver at low speeds, and is capable of accelerating to higher speeds quickly. The lightweight frame also added to its non-electric feel by making the bike easy to pedal with no motor assistance if needed.

These features, combined with integrated commuter essentials like a rear cargo rack, front and rear fenders, a headlight, and a taillight make the bike a capable, practical metropolitan meanderer.

For more information about this terrific traverser of traffic, swipe up or scroll down to our full Trek FX+ 2 review!

It feels like a traditional bicycle! The FX+ 2 really strives to emulate the feel of a non-electric bike. With its subtle 250W motor and torque sensor, a stripped-down user interface, and the ability to be pedaled easily without motor assistance, the bike stays true to its old-school, urban roots.
It’s incredibly lightweight for an e-bike. At just 40 lbs, the Trek FX+ 2 is easy to lift and carry, and has great acceleration and maneuverability at lower speeds.
The PAS system is optimized for three functional settings, instead of the commonly-seen five levels of assistance. We often find at least one setting to feel pretty ineffective, so it is nice to see all three settings providing a noticeable difference in input here.
The bike comes equipped for commuting right away, with an integrated rear cargo rack, headlight, taillight, and fenders.
It’s super stealthy! The FX+ 2’s rear hub motor is the only thing giving any indication that this is an e-bike, and even that is whisper quiet.
A functional app with motor customization! The FX+ 2’s HyDrive motor pairs with the Hyena Rider Assistant app for ride and data tracking, visible metrics, and the ability to tune the output of the motor in each PAS setting.
Reliability and peace of mind. As a Trek product, the FX+ 2 benefits from the engineering and experience of a well-established brand. It also comes outfitted with a full scope of trustworthy components.
Trek offers the FX+2 in a huge variety of frame sizes and colors, allowing for a significant degree of customization for a wide spectrum of people. The high-step version has four frame sizes and three colors (including the flashy Viper Red), while the step-thru (or Stagger) model comes in three sizes and three colors.

The LED indicator on the left handlebar fits the overall aesthetic and soul of the bike, but we’d love to see a small, simple LCD display for accessible ride data without the need for a phone.
The FX+ 2’s fully internal battery also continues the theme of the bike, but makes charging a bit more complicated. More importantly, the sealed frame will make replacing the battery difficult when it eventually stops functioning – only Trek dealers can perform the service.
Battery : 250 Wh internal battery
Display: LED Indicator (no LCD display)
Motor: HyDrive 250W, 40 Nm rear hub
Headlight: Hermans MR4, 120 Lumen, 40 lux, LED
Taillights: Spanninga Solo
Pedal Assist: 3 settings
Range: Up to 35 miles
Throttle: N/A
Claimed weight: 40.13 lbs / 18.20 kg
Maximum total weight limit: 300 lbs / 136 kg
Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc, MT200 lever, UR300 caliper, RT26 160mm rotors
Fenders: SKS plastic
Fork: FX+ alloy, internal brake routing, fender mounts, rack mounts, ThruSkew 5mm bolt-on skewer
Frame: Alpha Gold Aluminum, internal cable routing, internal battery, rack & fender mounts, post mount disc, kickstand mount, 144.5mm OLD hub motor spacing
Drivetrain: Shimano Altus, 9 speed, M2010 shifter, M2000 derailleur, HG200 cassette 11-36T, KMC X9 chain
Grips: Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on
Saddle: Bontrager Sport
Handlebar: Bontrager Alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 660-690mm width
Kickstand: alloy, rear mount
Pedals: Bontrager City
Tires: Bontrager H2 Comp, reflective strip, wire bead, 30tpi, 700x40c

Trek FX+ 2 Review: E- Bike Overview

This e-bike was clearly meant to look and feel like a bike first, and an electric bike second. The stealth factor is huge on the FX+ 2 in just about every department:

First, in aesthetics; the tiny LED indicator that replaces an LCD display and the use of a fully internal battery serve to remove the largest giveaways typically seen on an e-bike. That leaves the small, super-quiet rear hub motor as the only real tell, and even then, someone would have to look (and/or listen) closely. We have some critique, or at least some considerations to point out, regarding some of these choices – but overall, they do a great job of helping the FX+ 2 disappear amongst a lineup of non-electric bikes.

Second, in ride experience; that petite 250W rear hub motor provides a reserved, but noticeable boost of assistance that is far more subtle than the more commonly-seen 500W or 750W varieties. This is accentuated by the inclusion of a torque sensor, which is relatively rare in conjunction with a rear-hub (though it is becoming more common with time). We were genuinely impressed by how closely the feel of this combination resembled that of a mid-drive motor, a type which is highly praised due to its similarity to a traditional bicycle. The FX+ 2 is even highly functional without assistance from the motor, and able to be pedaled around with relative ease if the electrical system is not turned on. This is thanks to the 40-lb frame, which is comparatively lightweight when considering the heft that often accompanies e-bikes.

An included package of commuter-centric accessories like the rear rack and fenders makes the FX+ 2 a capable daily ride.

The bike’s charging port is at the base of its down tube, just beneath the water bottle mounts that can also hold an optional range extender battery.

Commuters will be happy to learn that the rear rack on the FX+ 2 is MIK compatible to fit a wide range of accessories.

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Circuit Speed Test

Our first evaluation of the Trek FX+ 2 was our Circuit Test, which you can read more about from the graphic above. This allowed us to get a feel for the bike’s HyDrive 250W rear hub motor and test out the performance of its cadence sensor.

With no motor assistance, the FX+ 2’s slight frame and minimalistic character immediately came to the forefront. Many of the e-bikes I have tested are huge and heavy, a fact that becomes magnified quickly when the motor isn’t doing anything to pull its weight. For this reason, the PAS 0 lap in our Circuit Test can feel dreadful. With the FX+ 2, however, it became a relative breeze. The bike’s 40-lb frame is comparable in weight to a non-electric model on the heavier side, so completing that lap did still take some work, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much energy I had left as I rounded the last bend.

I noticed through my following three laps that the bike’s small, 250W motor really reinforces its intention of being a bike first and an e-bike second. To compare again with other e-bikes I have tried, many more powerful rear-hub motors create the strong feeling of being pushed from behind. This feeling exists on the FX+ 2, but only lightly and when the motor first engages after starting from a slow coast or a stop. Once up to speed, the bike’s torque sensor and motor work in tandem to provide a remarkably natural feel that I can only compare to a mid-drive motor. The motor engagement is subtle and sometimes difficult to perceive, until you realize you just climbed a hill you normally wouldn’t have made it to the top of. This contrasts sharply with many more powerful rear-hub motors which can very obviously feel like they fully take over.

The FX+ 2 stood out from many other e-bikes I have tested through another way as well: its PAS system. It is extremely common to see pedal assist systems with five levels of input. It is also common for at least one of these levels to feel relatively ineffective. The FX+ 2 trims the fat here by focusing on just three PAS settings, all of which are functional, varied, and tuned intuitively.

The graphic above illustrates this point perfectly. It’s relatively rare that we see such a linear progression between settings on an e-bike, and while it makes sense for some to deviate from the pattern, it’s something we’d love to see more often. To boil down what the data and the linear graph means: when you increase the PAS level on the FX+ 2, you get just the amount of power boost from the motor that you would expect.

If I’m being honest, this isn’t surprising. Trek has been making bikes since the 70s and e-bikes since the early 2000s, plus they’re a massive company with plenty of funding to apply to R&D. They have the customer base to encourage them to do things right, as well as the experience and the development team to pull it off. You can see more evidence of this in our other Trek e-bike reviews . For now, let’s get back to our Trek FX+ 2 review.

Due to its dependence on rider input, the FX+ 2 is capable of high speeds even at low PAS settings. As a Class 1 e-bike, this means the motor will contribute up to 20 mph. I was able to reach speeds close to this limit in PAS 1 when putting in some work, and this just became easier in PAS 2 and 3. Here at EBR, we often say that some e-bikes can make you feel superhuman, and I think this definitely applies to the FX+ 2 in PAS 3.

The FX+2’s motor performance can be tweaked a bit by pairing the bike with the Hyena Rider Assistant app. We’ll look at that a bit more in-depth later, but for now, just know that the motor output of the three PAS settings can be adjusted as long as the bike is stopped. PAS 1 has a range of 1-33% of the motor’s total (nominal) power. PAS 2 can be set anywhere between 34-67% of the total output, and PAS 3 finishes out the range from 68-100%. I played around with this a bit, and the difference is relatively subtle on the already understated motor, but it can make a difference of a few miles per hour.

The FX+ 2’s geometry makes it comfortable for everyday rides around town.

The FX+ 2 features a nearly invisible Hyena HyDrive 250W rear hub motor.

A Shimano Altus 9-speed drivetrain fits the bike well and delivers snappy gear changes.

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Range Test & Battery Performance

To compare the FX+ 2’s real-world range in relation to Trek’s advertised performance, we put the bike through two tests to evaluate its battery life and measure the distance it was able to travel. Note that we performed this (and all other) testing with the default motor output settings; the aforementioned tweaks I made in the app were for experimentation only.

As shown in the graphic above, we recorded a distance of roughly 13 miles in PAS 3 and about 30 in PAS 1. While there are many factors that affect the range of an e-bike, including weather, terrain, the number of stops/starts, etc., our range tests do not present any extremes. As such, that 13-30 mile range should be a decent estimate of the FX+ 2’s capability under everyday conditions.

For a city bike geared toward commuting, the range we saw is definitely practical, and should cover the distance most folks need to travel in a day (or maybe even a few). That said, the FX+ 2 did end up on the lower end of the range capability of many similar e-bikes we have reviewed , though its battery is also one of the smallest we’ve tested.

Trek seems to be conscious of their e-bike’s limitations, however, as they offer a secondary battery that can be purchased for around $500 to extend its range for those who need it. Trek’s marketing mentions the standard range of up to 35 miles, but also leans toward the 70-mile range granted by the use of both batteries. In the grand scheme, our testing lines up pretty well with their claims.

Quick side note: the optional “range extender” battery is cool. It secures onto the FX+ 2’s water bottle mounts on the bike’s down tube and plugs directly into the charging port for the stock internal battery. This means the additional battery is easy to carry and use, as it can fit in a satchel or be taken into the office for recharging.

The 250Wh fully-internal battery on the FX+ 2 is worth dwelling on for a moment. While its completely concealed nature adds to the stealth factor of the bike, and also helps to reduce weight, there are some concerns to be aware of. First, all batteries will eventually need to be replaced, and the fact that the battery on the FX+ 2 is completely sealed inside the frame means that only a Trek dealer will be able to perform this service.

A second consideration with the internal battery is charging. Removable batteries can often be charged in place on the e-bike or taken inside and charged separately, but internal batteries such as the one on the FX+ 2 are only able to be charged by plugging the bike in. The lightweight frame of the FX+ 2 makes carrying it inside or up stairs easier, but that will need to be done every time the battery runs dry.

Our overall takeaway from the range test again comes back to the fact that the Trek FX+ 2 is meant to feel like a traditional non-electric bike. It has respectable range in its minimum PAS setting, which encourages more input from the rider. And even if its battery does expire while out on the road, the bike can be pedaled pretty efficiently without motor assistance. For those looking to use the FX+ 2 for longer rides, however, we do recommend picking up that optional extra battery.

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Hill Test

Our Hill Test, explained above, was another excellent case in point exemplifying the Trek FX+ 2’s lean toward feeling like a non-electric bike. Considering that it has a small rear hub motor with a torque sensor, it relies on rider input more than many other e-bikes out there. I mentioned earlier that the bike gives you a superhuman feeling thanks to its ability to move you further than you’d normally be able to go with leg-power alone, and this is especially noticeable when climbing steep hills.

The lightweight frame and 700x40c tires allow the bike to be nicely maneuverable.

Shimano hydraulic disc brakes on 160mm rotors provide good stopping power on such a lightweight bike.

The Bontrager H2 Comp tires are a nice middle ground with their width and hybrid-appropriate tread.

When comparing the Hill Test results between the FX+ 2 and similar e-bikes we have tested, it falls somewhere in the middle of the pack. This is not unexpected, due to the bike’s relatively low-output motor and torque sensor; it makes you put in the work, but meets you halfway (even though it might feel like you’re giving a little more than 50%).

In short, the Trek FX+ 2 is a capable hill climber, as long as you – the rider – are.

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Safety and Brake Test

While this review of the Trek FX+ 2 has shown that it is light on bells and whistles, some of the bike’s included commuter-centric features do add to its level of safety.

First and foremost are the integrated headlight and taillight, which we consider essential for riding in and alongside traffic. Brake lights and turn signals would be a fantastic addition to the bike, but they’re not super common in general (yet), so we can’t hold their absence against anyone. I did notice during my testing that the wiring for the headlight on the FX+ 2 didn’t seem to be as well protected as I expected, but I also did not encounter any problems with it.

The FX+ 2’s Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 160 mm rotors are another feature we appreciate seeing on any e-bike. To test this setup, we pedaled up to the FX+ 2’s Class 1 maximum-assisted-speed of 20 mph, then came to a complete stop while maintaining control of the bike. We repeated this process three times, measuring the distance it took for the bike to stop for each test, and then averaged the results.

With an average stopping distance of an even 22’, the FX+ 2 is a little on the slower side when compared to similar e-bikes we have tested, but it is still well within our range of expected results. We did notice that the bike had a bit of a tendency to skid when clamping down hard on the brake levers, but considering its weight, this was not unexpected. It also did not feel dangerous or problematic – just something to keep in mind and be prepared for.

An additional minor safety feature that we appreciated was the reflective strip on the Bontrager 700x40c tires; such a large reflective surface is sure to catch the eyes of any drivers the bike crosses paths with. There really is not such a thing as too many safety features, so every detail that adds to the overall safety factor is worth acknowledgment.

Related to safety, I do want to draw attention once again to the fact that the Trek FX+ 2 is a Class 1 e-bike. This means that it only features pedal assistance (no throttle), and only then up to 20 mph. There is something to be said for the ability to get up to traffic speed quickly (which a throttle would help with), as well as an inherent level of safety when traveling with traffic at higher speeds (such as the 28 mph limit we often see on Class 3 commuter e-bikes). There are, of course, also some potential dangers at higher speeds, which make this discussion an ongoing debate in the e-bike community. But we’d like to see the option for a throttle on the FX+ 2, for those who might like a little extra boost in traffic.

With these things in mind, it is clear that Trek has made some intentional decisions with the FX+ 2 out of a commitment to maintain the heart and soul of a traditional bike. I think this is admirable, but there is also a ripple effect with those choices that needs to be understood on the consumer side. To be clear, that isn’t a negative in relation to the FX+ 2, just again, something worth stating and being aware of.

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Ride Comfort & Handling, Cockpit, and More

Overall, I think the Trek FX+ 2 is a suitably comfortable e-bike for its intended purpose. As a hybrid city bike with features that overlap into the commuter space, it is designed for flexibility. I do have some critique about a few of its features (or lack thereof), but again, it stays true to its mission.

Let’s talk about rider position, contact points and interface. The FX+ 2 places its rider at a noticeably forward lean, which is not nearly as aggressive as a road bike, but also much less upright than a cruiser. It’s pretty comfortable, and it makes sense in context with the rest of the bike. The saddle was one area I wasn’t a huge fan of, as its performance-oriented shape was a little too rigid and narrow (read: wedgie-inducing) for my personal comfort – but I would imagine it would be pretty comfortable for a smaller person. Fortunately the saddle is an easy thing to swap out if you find yourself in my boat.

I did appreciate the flat handlebars, which had comfortable ergonomic rubber grips. The under-the-bar, trigger style Shimano shifter was a nice choice too. I had no distinct thoughts about the Bontrager pedals, but another of my fellow testers mentioned that they felt larger and more comfortable than expected.

The display, or absence of one, is certainly one of my larger areas of criticism. Aside from the front brake lever, the left handlebar’s only addition is a small LED indicator panel that serves to replace some form of an LCD display that typically accompanies an e-bike. To be honest and fair, this really DOES feel like it fits the character of the FX+ 2, but while riding, I couldn’t shake the desire to have access to more than just the super-basic battery life and PAS level readout.

Many similar e-bikes feature tiny but effective screens that display a wider scope of ride data without taking away from that prized stealth factor or minimalistic approach. Personally, I’d love to see Trek include (or at least give the option for) some sort of LCD display, though this is a great time to circle back about the Hyena Rider Assistant app.

It’s not immediately obvious that the FX+2 pairs with an app; we had to reach out to Trek with some questions in order to learn that it was possible. Once I set up the app and it connected with the bike’s HyDrive motor, I was really impressed by everything it could do. Most importantly, the app allows your phone to be used as a display for the bike, showing relevant ride data like speed, trip time, odometer reading, battery life, and predicted range based on current settings. It also has a GPS and tracks your ride data over time.

We already covered the app’s ability to adjust motor output, but there are a couple of other unique features it has, too. The app provides a battery health reading, so you know when it’s time to replace it, and it can tell you when your next maintenance is needed. You can also set an alert so the app can remind you to charge the battery when it’s getting low. I really appreciated all of the app’s features, so I’d definitely recommend using it, but you’ll need to pick up a phone mount for the handlebars separately.

The FX+ 2’s cockpit is fittingly simplistic for a stealth-focused e-bike.

This indicator panel displays PAS level and battery life through an array of LED lights.

The bike’s Bontrager Sport saddle is narrow but well padded.

The quick and comfortable Shimano Altus trigger shifter felt like a great fit with the FX+ 2.

Before we wrap up this section of our Trek FX+ 2 review, I want to point out a couple of small but significant things that I really enjoyed about the bike:

First, the chain guard. It’s such a simple thing, and I think many manufacturers forget to include one for that reason. Considering how much time I spend on a bike, I love instances when I know that I don’t have to worry about getting grease on my pants thanks to such a useful piece of plastic.

Second, while I gave my thoughts about the LED indicator panel, one feature I have to give credit for is its battery life sensor. We generally prefer percentage-based readouts (which the Hyena app uses) due to their greater accuracy over the bar-based variety. The 5-light system on the FX+ 2 did seem to be pretty consistent and reliable in our testing though, and worth a nod.

Next, the FX+ 2 is more customizable than I expected it to be. The two frame styles each have multiple size options, for a total of 7 combinations. This allows the bike to fit a pretty wide range of people, and the variety of colors Trek offers means that proper sizing and personal style don’t have to be separate.

Finally, while I have mentioned the rear rack being a nice feature for commuters, there is more to it than just that. The rack is MIK-compatible, meaning that an absolute mountain of accessories (baskets, bags, crates, etc.) can be accommodated by it – though be sure not to exceed the bike’s total weight limit of 300 lbs, or the

Trek FX+ 2 Review: Summary / Where to Buy

EBR picked the Trek FX+2 as one of the best electric bikes of 2024 !

If you’re a city cyclist looking to hold on to the core of your riding experience while taking advantage of the power offered by electric bikes, the Trek FX+ 2 should certainly be on your radar. It takes great lengths to maintain a connection with its roots as a function-forward, human-powered machine, but also makes it easier and more fun to go farther, faster, and further uphill.

The FX+ 2 has some serious advantages thanks to its Trek heritage, first of which is the expected reliability and peace of mind that comes from such a trusted, firmly established titan in the industry. More specifically (and more personally relevant), The FX+ 2 benefits greatly from its well-tuned pedal assist system and smooth rear-hub motor, both of which show clear signs of careful engineering.

When compared to many similar city-centric e-bikes, the FX+ 2 also comes equipped and ready for practical, safe use. Its outfit of commuter-focused features give it a leg up right out of the box, allowing its user to tackle that morning ride to work without stress. And the fact that its frame is so light makes it easy to lift and carry on foot, and accelerate and maneuver on the road.

It’s not a perfect e-bike, though in most cases, the factors here seem purposeful in staying true to its ethos. While we appreciate the weight conservation, a removable battery would just be more user-friendly for use and replacement. Similarly, while the trim LED panel fits the FX+ 2’s overall theme, we’d love to see at least the option for a small LCD display.

All things considered, however, the Trek FX+ 2 does bring a lot to the table, and definitely succeeds at what it’s trying to achieve. The bike is clearly geared toward a certain type of cyclist; if you’re looking to get a workout while weaving around town, the Trek FX+ 2 might just be your ticket!

Happy Riding, make sure to let us know if you have any questions down in our comments section or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Trek FX+ 2.

Reader Interactions

March 18, 2023 at 5:41 am

Feel same way Trek be such a hugh company, they cheapened the bike not adding LCD display also could have engineered removable battery. Some cheap Chinese brands have theses features!

March 18, 2023 at 5:48 am

Check out V volt ebikes, removable batteries and belt drive, thousand dollars cheaper too.

April 17, 2023 at 7:26 am

Got this as my first ebike after seeing it in a bike shop window and that it doesn’t look like your normal ebike with a battery attached to it. After owning this for 3 months now I love it , makes my 5 mile commute to work a breeze , don’t have to worry about any headwinds and hills on the way home after a hard day’s graft. Only cons I can think of is the 9 speed altus I regularly can go faster on the flat but end up spinning the pedals I have a spare 2×10 slx drive set that I hope will fit on the hub, if anyone can tell me it does I will swap that out. Other con is now I rarely use my Spec Roubaix or BMC teamelite , it does make you lazy.

April 18, 2023 at 8:47 am

I’m not sure about that drive set, but I’m really happy to hear that you’re loving the FX+ 2! It’s a great bike!

May 19, 2023 at 2:46 pm

I tried a bunch of bikes and was ultimately between the FX+2 Stagger and the Kona eCoco. (I couldn’t try the Kona Coco HD in person, and it was too heavy to be a real contender.) The FX+2 won out because it looks and rides more like a normal bike. I also actually preferred the no-screen controls, because I feared the LED screen would interfere with my night vision. The assist felt similar even though the Kona is a mid-drive. I swapped out the stem for a shorter one to get me more upright, and I am probably going to get some slightly more swept-back handlebars as well.

I’ve been a bikes-as-transportation cyclist for decades and wanted a boost to make that easier on my middle aged knees, without the speed of a class 2 or the aesthetics of an obvious e-bike. Since my imaginary perfect bike doesn’t exist yet, this one gets me on the road now, and I’m happy with it.

May 19, 2023 at 5:07 pm

Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying the bike.

May 26, 2023 at 1:51 am

How did you connect it to the Hyena app? I can’t get it connecting?? Any suggestions?

May 26, 2023 at 9:14 am

I don’t recall having any troubles with connecting the bike to the Hyena Rider Assistant app. The bike needs to be on, and you’ll need to be close to the bike with the app open for it to detect the bike, but pairing should be fairly straightforward after that. If you continue having trouble, I suggest reaching out to the folks at Trek for further assistance. Best of luck!

May 29, 2023 at 7:53 pm

According to Trek there is currently no app for the FX+ bike….

September 21, 2023 at 10:03 am

I use my Trek app on my FX+2 3-4 times per week.

May 28, 2023 at 9:49 pm

Purchased a Trek Fx 2 ebike and I’m extremely disappointed. Nothing but problems from Day 1. Peddle assist works intermittently or not at all, tires won’t hold pressure, shifting is extremely rough , wiring exposed on headlights, fenders are rubbing on tires., speed control system not fastened properly on handlebars. I regret buying this bike

June 1, 2023 at 9:35 am

Hi John, sorry to hear about your experience! I’m sure the customer service team at Trek would be able to help you, here’s a link so you can reach out to them: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/contactUs/

Alternatively, you should have a Trek dealership nearby! Best of luck!

May 30, 2023 at 3:42 pm

Great review! I already bought one and really rode it up a very lengthy steep hill for the first time today. At about a mile and a half into the climb (on full assist) the assist lights started blinking and basically quit assisting. I wondered if it was overheating so I turned it off and pushed it aways and then was able to ride again. I was just wondering if you ever encountered such a problem.

May 31, 2023 at 9:00 am

Thanks Lisa! I didn’t have any problems on the FX+2, but we also tested that bike in the middle of winter. The combination of a long, steep climb and warmer weather could absolutely cause overheating though – I’ve experienced similar things on other e-bikes. Knowing their limits is important!

June 22, 2023 at 12:08 pm

6000 km this year on the odo. On dirt roads on tarmac and dusty roads and rain and muddy roads from Amsterdam to Prague 1500 km and no problems at all.

June 22, 2023 at 1:42 pm

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing!

July 18, 2023 at 5:36 am

65 yo with first ebike. I wanted something to help with the hills but still able to obtain a good cardiovascular workout. Use power assist only intermittently. Only complaint is warbling sound using brakes downhill. Overall very happy with bike .

July 18, 2023 at 9:36 am

Hi Dave, glad you hear you’re loving the FX+ 2! Without hearing that sound, I’m guessing your brake rotor might be a little out of alignment; that’s an easy fix the next time you have your bike at a shop for service. It’s also not uncommon as the brake systems heat up and the rotors expand, causing rubbing of the pads and rotors.

July 21, 2023 at 5:48 pm

Regarding the “Con” of the FX+2 not having an LCD read screen for displaying ride data, you should know that there are now two phone apps which make an LCD screen superfluous. First there is the Hyena app by the company that makes the motor for the FX+ and the Trek Central App ,an even more feature rich app that now works with the FX+. As an added bonus, the Trek Central app interfaces with Strava and Komoot. Both can connect with the bike automatically. So all you need to track your rides and lots of other variables on the FX+ 2 is your phone and a handlebar phone mount.

July 24, 2023 at 9:18 am

Thanks for the update! The Trek Central app sounds like a great feature, I’ll have to try it out with the FX+ 2.

August 15, 2023 at 5:06 pm

I have had my FX2+ for 6 weeks and have covered 1000 km. I am disappointed in the assist system – it bears no comparison to the mid drive system on Specialized bikes. There is a pronounced delay in assist on starting pedaling and then it comes in a big rush. Reducing eco assist level to 5% has made no difference. Trying to get help from the dealer. Otherwise a great bike (but expensive).

August 29, 2023 at 9:52 pm

I’ve had the mechanically identical dual. Sport + for about a month and am very pleased. Getting the largest frame size means it just fits me better than bikes I’ve had before (I am 6’3) and as a result is more comfortable. Its lightness and decent spread of gear means that in some journeys I barely use the power assistance. Coming off a 21 speed non electric hybrid, it’s no problem and I mainly have the bike for fun and exercise. But I so appreciate the assistance on long up hills or when facing stiff headwinds. I don’t think 100 mile range is impossible in good conditions, we’ll see. The trek app is brilliant, easy to set up and so much info available. I don’t miss having an lcd display at all and it just adds to the stealthiness. That, it’s lack of visible battery and it’s silence mean it’s so hard to tell from a non hybrid. Only a real bike enthusiast can. The bike does have a throttle of sorts, it will self power in walk mode if you are pushing it up a crazy gradient.

I could do with some suspension at times, and I might check out a sprung seat post some time. My last bike had basic front suspension forks. I also find the gears jump too much on their own sometimes, may need some adjustment. And very occasionally the brakes don’t seem to fully release and need a quick pull on the levers to fully release. May also be adjustment.

February 25, 2024 at 8:13 pm

Thank your for another great review. This sounds like a great bike.

I’m in the market for a sub 40 lb Ebike suitable for road and light trails. The FX +2 is nearly identical to the Dual Sport +2 except for tires & fenders; I’m leaning towards the DS due to bigger tires & slightly lower weight. I’m guessing that their performance in your testing would be nearly identical.

I just rode the Trek Dual Sport + 2 and it felt really nice. I have also ridden the Soltera.2 and Propella C9 V2. Both felt quite good also but I could hardly feel the PA boost in their level 1 & 2 where as the boost in the DS+2 was quite noticeable and helpful in all 3 settings. I wonder if that is just a function of the fact that the Trek has fewer PA options. Interestingly though, the Soltera felt underpowered compared to the Propella despite almost identical specs.

One thing I noticed on the Dual Sport was that there seemed to be some drag or rolling resistance when I would stop pedaling which I didn’t sense on the other two. Did you sense that with this the FX+ 2 ?

That said, reviews on it are hard to find. Would love to see you guys take that model for a spin

February 25, 2024 at 8:21 pm

I somehow overlooked this comment before I sent the earlier reply: “It is extremely common to see pedal assist systems with five levels of input. It is also common for at least one of these levels to feel relatively ineffective. The FX+ 2 trims the fat here by focusing on just three PAS settings, all of which are functional, varied, and tuned intuitively. re is no need for 4-5 power levels.” If totally agree & think the 3 PAS settings is preferable to 4 or 5.

July 29, 2024 at 7:48 pm

Test ride and ended up buying an FX2+ today, the first new bicycle I’ve bought for myself in about 30 years. (I’m 72 in November).

As a younger man I rode extensively, but retired 18 yrs ago and moved to a very rural environment where the locals drive like idiots so I be let go my Specialized Rick Hopper and custom road bike. Picked up a really nice Niner a younger guy had built as a mountain bike but I just never really got the chance to use it much, I don’t really f do I mountain biking anymore but damn, the hybrid Trek I bought my oldest daughter 10 years ago was really a sweet ride.

I hike, swim, cut, haul, and split firewood so for an old guy I’m doing great, but my cardio fitness has gone downhill since I stopped biking so….

Been eyeing e-bikes for years now and finally got around to pulling trigger. I put about 15 miles on it today after buying it, zipping around my old college town and feeling exhilarated by biking once again. Right away I noticed a slight, sort of intermittent “creaking”’sort of noise which I first thought was a loose crankset but no, sound comes from drivetrain vicinity but mechanic and salesperson could not pin it down or eliminate it yet. Very strange. No physical manifestation accompanies the noise. No jerking, lurching or obvious hiccup, doesn’t seem fatal but I’ll have it back to them if it doesn’t stop in a day it do.

Great write-up. Makes me feel even better about my decision.

July 30, 2024 at 8:11 am

Thanks for your comment, Tim! Your case is a great example of why we do what we do. I’m glad to hear you’re loving your bike so far, and I hope you can get the creaking sound figured out.

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If you come to me and say, “I’ve never ridden an electric bike before,” I am probably going to take a few factors into consideration. The first is safety. If you’ve never built a bike, I’m probably not going to recommend a mail-order one you have to assemble yourself. You don’t want to discover that you've failed to tighten a screw when you’re going 20 miles per hour down a hill.

You also probably want a bike that’s reasonably priced, comfortable, and convenient to ride. In fact, you might want one that’s as close to your first human-powered bike as possible. Trek’s FX+ 2 hits all the sweet spots. It’s made by a reputable manufacturer with a wide retailer network. The reasonable base price includes all the commuter components, like integrated lights and fenders. Most importantly, it’s light and maneuverable.

It’s not a 65-pound “starter” ebike that will crush you if you stop on a hill or forget to charge the battery. Nor is it a smart bike that makes you spend 20 minutes walking through an app before you can ride it. I've been testing ebikes at home for years, and this is the first one my 60-year-old dad has felt comfortable grabbing and using to chase after my kids. “Sometimes I don’t even turn it on,” he remarked the other day. That’s the whole point.

The FX+ 2 comes in two configurations and three different sizes. The default model has a regular step-over top tube, and the FX+ 2 Stagger has a step-through top tube. Both come in a variety of colors and have small, medium, and large sizes. I’m 5'2" and the small-size Stagger fits me well. However, if you’re smaller than 5 feet, you might want to look at a different bike.

The cables, battery, and motor are inside the frame. The only clue the FX+ 2 Stagger is an ebike at all is a small unit with only three buttons on it: a power button, and plus and minus symbols. When you turn on the bike, its lights turn on, and two light meters show how much battery you have left and what level of pedal assistance you have toggled on.

That’s it. There’s no bright LCD display and no throttle. This might seem like a downside, but I use my electric bike for commuting and running errands. When I lock it up on a rack, it gives me peace of mind to know that no one’s going to spot a lone ebike in the wild and immediately try to steal it (or the battery).

I also appreciate the clarity in the controls. I’ve tried other electric bikes with a one-button toggle, but I could never remember how many times to press the button to toggle the level of assist, or what light indicated how much battery I had left.

Closeup view of a cargo rack on the Trek FX 2 electric bike.

The FX+ 2 has a 250-watt Hydrive rear hub motor, which is the European standard. That might seem slightly underpowered to Americans looking to power up huge hills, but the bike is so light and maneuverable that having a smaller motor doesn’t matter much at all. The medium frame size weighs 40 pounds—almost 30 pounds lighter than my own Tern GSD S00.

Not only is it easy to scootch up hills, it’s also easy to maneuver onto crowded bike racks when I’m out, or to lift onto our hanging bike rack in my garage. Also, for the past two weeks, it’s the first bike both my dad and I have grabbed to run errands around the neighborhood. The stated range is 35 miles, but we’ve put at least 10 miles on it by now, and the battery seems largely untouched. The fast 45c road tires didn’t hurt, either.

Person riding the Trek FX 2 electric bike on a city street.

It does lack a few features we're used to seeing on higher-end ebikes by now, like a low-maintenance carbon belt drive or a continuously variable shifter. Instead, it has a regular bike chain on a nine-speed Shimano shifting system, with a derailleur that, yes, you may have to adjust occasionally.

But honestly, this was more than fine by me. I didn’t have to learn a new shifting system or figure out how to calibrate the gearing with the assist levels. I wasn’t riding a bike that was trying to predict how much assist I’d need and when—I could simply toggle on more or less as I rode. In that way, it felt much easier and more natural.

It also has a lot of accessories that may be equally important, especially as the weather here in Oregon has grown cold, gray, and wet in the past few weeks. The 120-lumen headlamp is incredibly bright. The bell is incredibly loud. The fenders have kept my jeans relatively dry, and I’ve been able to bungee items onto the rear rack. A kickstand keeps it up in the garage for quick access, and hydraulic disc brakes work even when the rain is pouring down.

The price point may seem high compared to direct-to-consumer bikes from Aventon, Lectric, or Rad Power. But once you start adding up the cost of quality components, labor, and accessories, their prices start inching up. Mail-order companies are able to offer much lower prices on base models because their motors are cheaper. With a nicer motor, a mail-order bike like the Ride1Up Prodigy is priced comparably to the FX+ 2, and you have to assemble and safety-check it yourself.

Over the years, I’ve seen bicycle manufacturers debate and then struggle to add or subtract features that will make electric bikes more attractive to people who haven’t biked before. Extremely low step-throughs! Weird shifting systems! Apps! Huge tires! Maybe the best way to get people on an electric bike is the same way you get people on a regular bike—by making it fun, light, and easy to ride.

Trek FX+ 2 review

The trex fx+ 2 is a great, simple electric bike but needs a bit more to live up to its high price tag.

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Tom's Guide Verdict

The Trek FX+ 2 is an eBike that is easy to ride and feels like a bike, but the lack of certain features makes it tough to justify its $2,399 price.

Clean design

Responsive pedal assist

Comes with fenders and rack included

No removable battery

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The Trek FX+ 2 feels like a bike. Trek has definitely made an effort for this city-focused eBike to look and feel like a bike as much as possible and in that effort, it succeeded. The FX+ 2 felt like riding a traditional bicycle until you really turn on the pedal assist, and even then it still largely kept that feel. At around 40 pounds, it also is closer in weight to a traditional bicycle, at least compared to the competition. I was able to get it up and down stairs without breaking a sweat, which was convenient.

Weight: 40.13 pounds Max rider weight: 300 pounds Gearing: 9-speed Shimano Altus Battery: 250Wh Motor: 250W HyDrive motor Max assisted speed: 20 mph Max estimated range: 35 miles

For all these successes, the $2,399 FX+2 is significantly more expensive than our best budget electric bike , t he Aventon Soltera ($1,399) or our best overall electric bike , t he Rad Power RadCity 5 Plus ($1,999). This despite the FX+ 2 having no throttle, no LCD display and no removable battery. As enjoyable as riding it may be — and it is — it’s tough to recommend it over the competition.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Price and availability

The Trek FX+ 2 came out in May 2022 at a starting price of $2,200, but the version we reviewed came with a price tag of $2,399. Unfortunately, it looks like the price has gone up since launch, with the 2023 models of the FX+ 2 coming in at $2,499 on Trek’s website.

The good news is that you are not forced to buy the FX+ 2 from Trek. Trek offers its bikes through local retailers in addition to its website, and those retailers may offer lower (or higher) prices than Trek. So make sure to check with your local bike shop before adding the FX+ 2 to your cart.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Design

Trek offers the FX+ 2 eBike in four sizes (S, M, L, XL) and three colors: Satin Trek Black, Viper Red and Satin Mulsanne Blue. The model I was provided with was a Satin Mulsanne blue in size L, which worked perfectly with my 6-foot 2-inch height and 32-inch inseam.

At first glance, the FX+ 2 looks like a traditional bicycle. That’s because Trek has intentionally designed it this way, with the cables and battery stored within the tubes of the bike. Unfortunately, that means the battery isn’t removable — at least by you. Trek says that the battery can be removed by a trained technician, so you’ll need to head to a shop if anything goes wrong.

That said, you can still add an external battery for extra range. There are two water bottle holders, one on the seat tube and one on the down tube, and the one on the downtube allows for a 250Wh plug-and-play Range Extender battery. This allows you to easily double your range if needed. That battery life comes at a price though; the Hyena Range Extender Battery costs $499.

Designed for commuters and city bikers, the FX+ 2 comes already equipped with some much-needed accessories. The eBike comes stock with a front fender, rear fender, headlight, taillight, kickstand, bell and rear bike rack — no need to buy one of the best bike lights separately. There’s also a chain guard to prevent clothes from getting caught in the chain.

Still, there are a couple of things missing in the design that would be nice to have. First, the Hyena pedal assist control system has an LED display for the battery status and pedal assist mode. It is easy to use and read, but many eBikes now have LCD displays, so this feels cheap by comparison. Additionally, the wheels are not quick-release, which means if something goes wrong you’ll need tools on you to get the wheels off.

But the biggest design flaw is the lack of any shock absorption in the bike. The FX+ 2 definitely feels every bump and pothole, especially at top speed. Even merely adding a seat post shock absorber would be a welcome addition.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Performance

The performance of the Trek FX+ 2 was more than adequate. Between the three power modes (Eco, Normal and Turbo) and the nine-speed rear cassette, I was able to hit the top speed of 20 mph frequently, regularly averaging 13MPH while riding through the streets of Atlanta.

Hills were also not a problem once you get a feel for the bike. I could regularly keep my cadence going up hills by using the full range of the bike’s gears and the Turbo pedal assist mode. The pedal assist modes kicked in very smoothly and with almost no lag.

The only shortcoming the FX+ 2 really has in terms of performance is the lack of a throttle to give riders fully motor-assisted thrust (i.e. no using your pedals), which does come on some of the FX+ 2’s competitors like the Soltera and RadCity 5 Plus. However, I would be lying if I said I missed it. The bike is plenty quick and easy to ride without it.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Battery life and range

Trek states that the FX+ 2’s 250Wh battery can provide riders with up to 35 minutes of range. This of course depends on a range of factors, from the pedal assist mode you typically use to how hilly your terrain is.

My commute to work was just over five and a half miles round trip and I would go through about a quarter of the battery. That puts my estimated range at closer to 22 miles. However, I almost always used the Turbo (highest) pedal assist and I do have a large hill each way. So had I been more conservative I could have probably got more range out of the FX+ 2.

Luckily if you do need to charge the bike, it only takes around two hours for a full charge and the charger can be plugged into any wall outlet.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Competition

Unfortunately, the Trek FX+ 2 really struggles when compared to the competition, at least on paper. I have yet to ride the Aventon Soltera, but it is currently our best budget eBike and has a very similar feature set and design aesthetic compared to the FX+ 2. While the pedal-assist seems like it is not as smooth and responsive as the FX+ 2 and it lacks a 9-speed option, you can still get a 7-speed for $1,399. That’s $1,000 less than the FX+ 2 I reviewed, but you get more range, a throttle and an LCD display.

If you want something higher-end, the Rad Power RadCity5 Plus is our best budget bike and would still be my pick over the FX+ 2 based on the research I have done on the RadCity 5 Plus. The FX+ 2 is lighter, and significantly so (over 20 pounds!), but the RadCity 5 Plus has a feature set that really sets it apart. Yes, you only get a 7-speed rear cassette, but you also get a throttle, a removable battery and two LCD displays compared to the zero LCD displays on the FX+ 2.

Trek FX+ 2 eBike review: Bottom line

Ultimately, if the Trek FX+ 2 eBike was cheaper it would be a lot easier to recommend. It was a lot of fun to ride, easy to carry with its 40-pound weight and has a very clean design. If price weren’t a factor, I would say the quick pedal assist make it a great choice, and the fact that it comes with fenders and a rack standard is a nice touch.

But none of that can make me get past the fact that this bike is hundreds — if not a thousand — dollars more than its competition without providing a lot of reasons why. Yes, it's lightweight, and it's a Trek so the build quality is excellent, but it lacks the LCD displays, removable battery or throttle that so many of the best electric bikes have. If the FX+ 2 had even some of those features, I’d rate it significantly higher, even with the price.

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2023 Trek FX+ 2 Electric Bike Review

Are you looking for an electric bike that’s lightweight, comfortable, and versatile? Introducing the Trek FX+ 2—the perfect solution for your commuting needs.

This state-of-the-art electric bike is designed to make it easy to transition between city streets and natural terrain.

The Trek FX+ 2 is part of Trek’s new line of high-end electric bikes. It combines the efficiency of a road bike with the solid stability and power of an eMTB, creating a unique ride experience.

And with its sleek style and advanced components, it’s sure to turn heads on the trail or in traffic alike.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just getting into cycling, the Trek FX+ 2 provides everything you need for a fun and safe journey.

But don’t take our word for it; read on to find out what we love about this top-notch electric bike!

The Trek FX+ 2 is a technologically advanced electric bike that packs a powerful punch.

It features a comfortable geometry and seating, an efficient motor, and intuitive controls that make riding a joy.

With this review, you’ll get an up-close look at all of the bike’s specs and features as well as how it performs during regular use.

The Trek FX+ 2 e-bike frame is constructed out of lightweight aluminum for strength and durability.

It has an upright position for all-day comfort along with a HyDrive hub drive motor tucked inside the rear wheel for optimal weight distribution.

The 250Wh battery located inside the downtube adds impressive range to the bike and can charge your phone directly from the USB port located near the top tube junction.

Motor & Battery

This Trek electric bicycle’s motor delivers 250 watts of power to help you accelerate when needed or provide assistance on climbs.

The HyDrive motor supports speeds of up to 20 mph while also including four levels of support (Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo) so you can adjust your level of assistance as needed.

Powering this system is an 250 watt hour battery pack installed in the downtube that provides enough range for long rides without needing to be charged in between them.

Additionally you can opt for a second battery that will double your distance to 70 miles!

The component selection on the Trek FX+ 2 e-bike is solid, with Shimano Altus 9-speed shifters providing smooth shifting while Shimano hydraulic disc brakes slow you down reliably when you need too.

There’s also an LCD display mounted in the left side of handlebars which gives you detailed information about battery capacity/charge level.

Finally, there’s plenty of room for cargo thanks to the included rear rack plus mounts so you can install fenders or baskets if desired.

Ride Quality

Thanks to its lightweight frame with high quality components the Trek FX+ 2 electric bike feels incredibly responsive yet balanced when riding across various terrain types like roads, paths or gravel trails.

The HyDrive motor kicks off without hesitation whenever pedaling starts up again giving it that seamless ride experience every time out.

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Your lightweight, everyday e-bike FX+ is an intuitive, fully equipped electric assist bike designed for exploring more of your city. Ride to work, run errands, or just ride for fun on our lightest city e-bike ever.

Simple, fun, equipped, electric Just get on and go! FX+ is equipped with lights, fenders, and a rear rack to carry your essentials, simple and intuitive on-bar controls with three levels of assist, a sleek 250Wh internal battery, and so much more.

Ride natural

Natural-feeling assist up to 20 mph

Pounds lighter than most electric bikes

Ride simplified

Simple and intuitive—just get on and go

Stock with lights, fenders, and a rear rack

Our best-selling bike, now with a boost FX+ is the electric-assist version of our most popular hybrid bike. Hop on and enjoy a natural-feeling 20mph assist, simple and intuitive on-bar controls, and a powerful and efficient rear hub motor that makes it easy to see even more of the places you love.

A powerful and reliable hub-drive motor provides a smooth, easy to control boost that feels natural while you’re pedaling, so you can enjoy speedier adventures, sweat-free errands, and a morning commute you might actually look forward to.

Range Up to 35 miles

Range with Range Extender 70 miles

Every FX+ has a reliable 250Wh internal battery system that will move you through town and country with ease. Explore up to 35 miles on one charge, or go even farther with an optional Range Extender battery system.

Powerful rear hub motor

FX+ comes stock with a rear wheel drive electric motor for confident handling and uninterrupted power.

Convenient on-bar controls

A faster ride, right at your fingertips. Toggle between three levels of assist with easy-to-use on-bar controls.

Sleek hidden battery

A reliable 250Wh internal battery system looks clean and lets you ride farther, faster.

Optional Range Extender

Ride up to 2x farther with a 250Wh plug-and-play battery.

More electric possibilities

Verve+ is a comfort-first hybrid e-bike designed with an easy to mount stepthrough frame, upright riding position, and more powerful motor to help you cruise farther, faster.

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Dual Sport+ is an adventure-loving electric bike for wherever you roam. From path to pavement and dirt to doubletrack, this hybrid e-bike delivers a versatile, stable, comfort-first experience on both road and trail.

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Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped review: Unspectacular but effective

The trek fx 2 disc is a versatile all-rounder with surprising levels of comfort and stability.

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Cyclingnews Verdict

Built around a frame with a superb balance between responsiveness and comfort, the Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped will tackle any task required of a hybrid bike in an effective, if unspectacular, manner

The frame has a great balance between responsiveness and comfort

Equipped for night riding, bikepacking or commuting

Can carry a decent amount of weight

Stable ride for long distances

Would need a drivetrain upgrade to become a serious fitness bike

On the heavy side for a rigid frame

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A hybrid bike can and will mean different things to different people. But sometimes it is simply the bike that fills the gaps, that doesn't do any one thing but in fact does it all. Purists may scoff and say to compromise is to ruin the essence of life: if you are not something, you are nothing. But Trek has offered a repost: if you can't be something, be everything.

That certainly appears to be the aim of the Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped. It's the jack-of-all-trades, odd-jobber of a bike. It comes, as the name suggests, fully loaded with a pannier rack, lights, mudguards and even a kickstand but what elevates it to a place among the best budget hybrid bikes available today is that, as part of Trek's fitness range, all that versatility does not come at the cost of all rideability.

And that's a crucial element. Just because a bike has more practical functions – going to the shops, commuting, family bike rides etc – doesn't mean it can't be fun, have its own personality and leave us looking forward to running that next errand.

Trek's FX range of bikes is quite extensive, starting at the £500.00/$599.99 FX 1 and going all the way to the full-carbon £3,050.00/$2,799.99 FX Sport 6. The FX 2 is available with a step-through frame – in both the Equipped and standard versions – and has been updated for 2023, with the main difference from the 2021 model being a move from a 3x8 to a 2x9 gearing system.

The FX 2 Disc Equipped is priced at £740.00 - it's not currently available in the USA - which is £90 more than the FX 2 Disc standard (£650.00/$799.99) which foregoes the rack, lights, mudguards and kickstand. Although it does come in a couple of extra colour options.

Design and specification

Recognising alloy frames' bad reputation for comfort compared to steel and carbon, Trek set itself a goal to "build more compliant frames that retain the acceleration and affordability that have always made aluminium popular" – and it is the fruit of that labour that the FX 2 Disc Equipped is designed around.

The Alpha Gold Aluminium frame, while not the lightest, does offer a great balance between responsiveness and comfort. It is also strong: according to Trek, the FX 2 Disc can take weights of up to 136kg (for bike, rider, and cargo combined), which fares well compared to other hybrid bikes in the same class such as the Merida Speeder 200 (120kg) and Scott Sub Cross 50 (128kg). The pannier rack that comes with it is also very solid and suitable for carrying loads up to 25kg despite weighing less than 600g itself.

My size large test bike as a whole weighed in at 13.4kg with pedals. The rack, lights, mudguards, and kickstand account for just over a kilogram of that weight but it's still a touch on the heavy side for a fixed-frame hybrid in this price range.

While the focus is on the practicality of the frame, it is by no means ugly – especially when stripped of all the accessories – with internal cable routing, a gentle curve to the top tube that is reminiscent of the Specialized Sirrus (one of the classic beauties of the hybrid world) and the choice of a striking Viper Red or classy Lithium grey colourway. The geometry is pretty much what you would expect from a hybrid, with perhaps a slightly longer chainstay length adding to its stability. It is not as upright as, say, the Sirrus but similar to the Cannondale Quick 3 – which is a good bike to use as a comparison in general.

Like the Quick 3, the Trek FX 2 comes with a Shimano Acera/Altus 2x9 drivetrain and has an integrated mounting system in the stem, as well as the ability to track cadence and other metrics using an integrated wireless sensor.

Trek's Blendr stem system is designed for easy installation of computers, lights and other accessories to your cockpit. It does, rather annoyingly, require an additional base to be purchased (which plugs into the stem) and then a further mount for the specific accessory (which attaches to the base) but that does allow for a wide range of options to suit all needs.

The DuoTrap S is a Bluetooth/ANT+ sensor that integrates into the chainstay and wirelessly transmits to a smartphone or computer to track cadence and other metrics. Again, it requires a separate purchase, but the frame is set up for it to be attached without the need for zip wires or other ungainly fasteners.

Trek has made an effort to include ergonomic grips on the FX 2 Disc Equipped, although they are a little on the basic side, especially compared to those on the more expensive models in the FX range.

The lights, however, are far more impressive, particularly the AXA Greenline 35 headlight. USB-charging, it has a wide beam, is also designed to be visible from the side and is discreetly mounted on the top of the fork, which avoids cluttering the cockpit.

The Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes are pretty standard now for mid-range hybrids. My test bike came with Bontrager H2 Comp 700x32c tyres but with the mudguards fitted there is room for up to 35mm and Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Light 700x35c tyres are listed as an option on the spec sheet. Without the mudguards, Trek says the frame can accommodate tyres up to 38mm in width.

Performance

Trek deserves credit here for really delivering on its aim of a responsive-yet-compliant frame. It's one thing coming up with the jargon, but another bringing it to fruition at a genuinely affordable price. While the FX 2 Disc Equipped might come across as a bit of a plodder on paper, in reality, it has a surprising amount of responsiveness. Loaded up with a carry pack on top of the pannier rack, I was happy overtaking other cyclists on reasonably fast country roads, knowing I had the acceleration to get past and back across to the side of the road in ample time.

Yes, it's no speed demon – it doesn't have the playfulness of the Boardman URB 8.9 or the lightweight climbing ability of the Merida Speeder 200, two bikes at a similar price point – but where it completely outscores both is in comfort and stability, even with a rack, mudguards, light, kickstand all bolted on.

Interestingly enough, I took it for a ride with all those added extras stripped off and, while significantly lighter – making an obvious difference on climbs – there was not a huge noticeable change in its performance on the flat.

My test bike came with a slightly-different-to-advertised Microshift Marvo front derailleur instead of Acera T3000, which is roughly equivalent, and I had no issues with it. However, as a whole, I did find the drivetrain to be under-par for a fitness bike. It's perfectly functional and will get you pretty much wherever you need to go, but it is a little clunky and I noted that the next bike up in the FX range, the FX 3 Disc Equipped , comes with a 10-speed Shimano Deore groupset which, in my experience, is a huge step up in performance.

In particular, I could not get to grips with the drastic change when switching chainrings on the 46/30 chainset. If I didn't downshift on the 4th sprocket or earlier I found myself spinning out – and this is perhaps a rare example of the FX 2 Disc Equipped coming a little unstuck wanting to satisfy in all areas. That 16-tooth difference in the chainrings (the same difference as a 50/34 compact road chainset, for example) means the bike has the range to get up steep hills while also having enough gas on the flats, but the user experience is compromised a little in doing so.

Where it doesn't compromise, however, is in its comfort and handling, whether I took it on potholed roads, bike paths, or light gravel it felt so balanced and stable. I was even happy taking it on the grassy, rutted track of a nearby nature reserve – and this was all with the standard 32 mm tyres it came with. Even when there was a little rattling, you could tell it was coming from the rack, fenders, and lights rather than the frame.

Taking it out at night in light rain did little to change my faith in its dependability and the lights were superb, particularly the wide-beam fork-mounted headlamp – a marked improvement from the usual glorified-torch-on-the-handlebars setup I usually use. Neither front nor rear light offered an intermittent option but, having been driven to distraction on long night rides behind blinking bulbs in the past, that was no great loss to me.

I took the Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped on rides around the countryside, trips to the shops, rides with the kids, rides at night, in the rain, for exercise, for errands and more, and on every occasion, it delivered. It is solid and dependable without feeling clunky or cumbersome. It's not sexy but it's not ugly. It's not overly fun but it's no chore to ride.

It will do what it needs to do in almost every situation you will need a hybrid bike for. Not necessarily to the highest level, but to a high enough level that you won't feel like you are missing out.

Yes, I did find the Altus/Acera groupset to be restrictive in terms of performance but drivetrains can be upgraded, along with wheels and grips and seatposts etc. Having a top frame is such a great building block. I would stress, however, this frame still has a ceiling to what it can do as a fitness bike, even if it were upgraded in all those areas. It is built for sturdiness as much as anything else and the fact that its performance was similar with and without the rack, fenders, kickstand et al is quite telling. I'm not going to use it to take on the Brecon Beacons in the Dragon Ride but I might choose it over a more expensive performance-oriented bike for a long-distance overnight ride such as the Dunwich Dynamo , where comfort, stability and safety are the overriding priorities.

Tech specs: Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped

Price Trek FX2 Disc Equipped : £740.00 / $N/A
Price Trek FX2 Disc : £650.00 / $799.99
Sizes : S, M, L, XL
Weight : 13.4kg (actual, size L, with pedals)
Frame : Alpha Gold Aluminium
Fork : FX Alloy
Shifters : Shimano Altus M2010, 9-speed
Front derailleur : Microshift Marvo
Rear derailleur : Shimano Altus M2000
Crankset : 46/30
Cassette : Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Brakes : Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc
Wheels : Bontrager Connection
Tyres : Bontrager H2 Comp, 700x32c
Saddle : Bontrager Sport
Seatpost : Bontrager Alloy, 12mm offset
Stem : Bontrager Comp, Blendr Compatible, 7-degree, 90mm length
Handlebars : Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise
Extras : Rack, Eurofender Snello mudguards, Spanninga SOLO rear light and AXA Greenline 35 headlight, Bontrager Satellite grips, kickstand

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Ben has been a sports journalist for 16 years, covering everything from park football to the Olympic Games. As well as cycling, his passions include podcasts, tennis and speaking enough Italian to get by on his snowboarding trips to the Dolomites. A DIY rider who is almost as happy in the toolbox as he is in the saddle, he is still trying to emulate the feelings he experienced as a nine-year-old on his first Peugeot racer – he couldn’t fathom the down-tube friction shifters then and he’s still wrestling with groupsets now. When he isn’t making a beeline for the nearest Chiltern hill, he is probably tinkering or teaching his kids how to clean a bike properly. He rides a heavily modified 1980 Peugeot PVN10 Super Competition (steel is real) when the road is smooth and dry, and a BMC Alpenchallenge when it’s not.

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Trek FX 2 Review: Ultimate Guide To The Fitness Hybrid Gravel Grinder

by Riding With Ryan (Official)

My first bike from a legitimate bike shop was a Trek FX 2 Disc. There have been several changes over the years, almost all making this bike even better. If you are just getting into cycling and are interested in this Trek FX 2 review, be very careful. This bike will draw you into cycling, and soon you will start obsessing about saving grams, LYCRA, and Strava KOMs. Also, be sure to check out this 2022 Trek FX 3 review .

No need to worry about high prices with this bike. In other words, the Trek FX 2 is an awesome bike with a low price point, below $1,000. So what kind of bike is it, and who is it good for? These are both questions we will answer, and more, in this Trek FX 2 review. After that, you will want to call your bike shop to setup a test ride.

What Kind Of Bike Is The Trek FX 2?

The Trek FX 2 is a fitness hybrid bike. A hybrid bike is simply any bike that doesn’t fall into a specific category like road bike, mountain bike or cruiser. Fitness hybrids are bikes with similar geometry to an endurance road bike, but it will have flat handlebars instead of traditional road bike drop bars.

Fitness hybrid bikes can be ridden in the road, on light gravel, or a combination of the two. They make great bikes for commuting, as well as making an awesome gravel bike with flat bars. It really is a do-it all bike that’s good at everything, great at nothing.

For a long time I ran two different sets of wheels on my Trek FX 2. I had a set of wheels with 40mm gravel tires, and I replaced the stock 35mm tires for some slightly more aggressive 32mm road tires for the factory wheelset. Eventually tire upgrades were not enough and I started buying upgraded bikes. However, I love my Trek FX 2 so much I still own it today.

Who Is The Trek FX 2 Good For?

The Trek FX 2 is made for anyone looking for a high quality ride without sacrificing comfort. This bike is incredibly fast to anyone not already riding a road bike. With beefier tires its a capable endurance bike.

The Trek FX 2 has multiple rack and fender mounts for commuters, and plenty of storage add-ons available for tourers.

It’s not often a single bike fills the holes of so many different riding disciplines. This Trek FX 2 review may be the first bike review I’ve done that covers road biking, fitness, gravel, and recreational riding. All of which are extremely fun and comfortable on the FX 2. The only riding discipline the FX 2 isn’t good for is mountain biking.

Trek FX 2 Gravel Upgrades

One of the most popular questions in the bike shop these days is about gravel bikes. Its an awesome riding discipline that has exploded in popularity for good reason. An easy and affordable way to ride gravel is with the Trek FX 2.

The maximum tire size recommended by Trek for the FX 2 Disc model is a 38mm tire. I have first hand experience fitting 40mm tires on my Trek FX 2 without a single issue. Above all, you don’t want to risk your warranty. It’s best to stay within the specifications Trek recommends. Adding fenders restricts that maximum tire size to 35mm.

After the new tires the FX 2 is ready to shred your next gravel trail. Modifying grips and saddles, as well as adding clipless pedals are all recommendations I would make. Getting those accessories specifically for gravel riding will only enhance your riding experience.

Gravel Purists, or Gravel Snobs, will not appreciate your flat bar gravel bike. Gravel bikes have drop handlebars. Some forged bar ends hanging down should be the final touch to keep everyone happy. They will also give you some additional hand positions on longer rides.

Is the Trek FX 2 Worth It?

Yes, the 2022 Trek FX 2 Disc is certainly worth it’s $779.99 price tag. Save the extra $150 to afford the Trek FX 3 Disc. It comes with an upgraded group set and a carbon fork to eat up additional vibrations from the road. In other words, you can’t go wrong with any Trek FX model.

The 2022 Trek FX 2 Disc bikes come in two color options. Firstly, is Trek’s traditional Satin Lithium Gray that has been a color option every year on the FX model. The second color option is absolute fire. It is Satin Viper Red and it looks amazing.

I love the Viper Red for two reasons. Firstly, it makes the bike look great and look fast. Secondly, is the way the color stands out. Someone driving by is going to see this Viper Red bike. If they see you they are less likely to run you over. Which is, you know, a great thing!

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Trek FX 2 Disc vs Rim Brakes

Trek offers the FX 1 and 2 models in rim brake and disc brake versions. The FX 3 is disc brakes only. What exactly is the difference, and are disc brakes worth the upgrade? Lets dive into those details.

First, the difference between disc and rim brakes can be dramatic. Disc brakes provide better stopping power in all conditions. The Tour De France was won on rim brakes for over 100 years, but you can’t argue against disc brake stopping ability.

The only reason someone should consider rim brakes over disc brakes is if their budget requires it. Riding a rim brake bike is better than riding no bike at all. Also, many dry climates won’t notice much difference between disc and rim brakes. The differences are more noticeable in wet riding conditions.

In conclusion, if you aren’t sure which model of FX is best for you I’d recommend browsing through the details on Trek’s website. Also, you can read this 2022 Trek FX 3 review .

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I just bought a Trek FX 2 Disc at Scheels Grand Forks, North Dakota on July 22nd, 2023. They installed cheap brake: RUSH bake system and Cheap tire 700x32c with no name on it into my bike. These components were not as specifications on sale list at Scheels Grand Forks, North Dakota. The bake system should be Tektro HD-R280 and the tires should be Bontrager H2 Comp, 700x35c. First, they said that they will replace the brake and the tire as the specifications on the sale list. Then they call me to come back to the store and told me they only change the tires to the Bontrager H2 Comp, and if I want to change the brake I have to pay for the labor. I really disappointed about this. To my experience, you should check out the component of the Trek bike before you buy it. If you don’t, maybe your Trek bike get a cheap component installed on it.

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Trek’s New Checkpoint and Checkmate Illustrate the Evolution of Gravel Bikes

One gravel bike for all gravel riders will no longer do, so Trek now makes two. Plus a review of the new Checkmate race bike.

The Takeaway: Trek’s new Checkmate is a gravel race bike through and through. It’s fast, smooth, and perfectly tuned for its intended purpose. The Checkmate is, very intentionally, not everyone’s gravel bike. However, if you want to go as fast on the dirt as you do on the pavement, the Checkmate offers class-leading race-oriented performance.

The Third Generation Checkpoint—Drop Bar Versatility

The all new checkmate—made to race, geometry—pulling back, models, prices, and claimed weights, ride impressions, notes from the field.

As gravel riding continues evolving, Trek’s Checkpoint could no longer serve every gravel rider’s demands. Trek needed to grow its product line from a single all-around gravel bike to one all-arounder—Checkpoint—and one racer—Checkmate.

Both models offer features and refinements that better suit their intended audiences than the previous generation Checkpoint. Details about both bikes are below, as well as a review of Checkmate (Checkpoint review coming soon).

One Family Becomes Two

The SLR was the raciest (owing to higher-grade carbon and parts differences), the SL was an all-arounder, and the ALR was essentially the aluminum version of the SL. But Trek further tweaked the ALR to make it even more versatile and serve as an all-purpose commuting/touring/utility drop-bar bike.

But while the SLR was a somewhat racier Checkpoint, it wasn’t racy enough for today’s gravel racing . So, the Checkpoint SLR is gone. Trek replaced it with an all-new model designed from the tires up for modern gravel racing named Checkmate.

The Checkpoint, meanwhile, received several updates that make it more utilitarian and more suitable for long-distance gravel and adventure riding.

One family becomes two: The Checkmate is built specifically for race; the Checkpoint is made for anything.

Starting with price, the Checkmate is more expensive because it’s built with higher-grade carbon and higher-end (lighter) parts. At launch, there are two Checkmate models priced $8,300 and $12,000. The Checkmate is also one of Trek’s Project One models, which means buyers can customize paint, components, and component dimensions.

Other ways the Checkmate differs from the Checkpoint are a more aggressive fit (lower stack), aerodynamic tube shapes, quicker handling geometry, less tire clearance (max 45mm), and a D-shaped seatpost. Plus, it only fits electronic shifting drivetrains.

The Checkpoint is more affordably priced. Trek is debuting three models priced from $3,200 to $5,700. These are not included in Project One, so the builds are locked, and buyers need to negotiate any changes with the dealer.

Checkpoint’s frame is built with lower grade carbon, has 50mm tire clearance, a more upright fit, longer wheelbase (more stable), more cargo mounts (front and rear racks, manything mounts on the fork), internal frame storage, a round seatpost (dropper compatible), and is geometry corrected and approved for use with a suspension fork.

And what of an updated aluminum Checkpoint? Time will tell. When asked if an aluminum version of the new Checkpoint was on the horizon, Trek would only say, “With the launch [today] we are only launching the two new carbon gravel bikes.”

With the Checkmate going all in on racing, the Checkpoint is now free to become a gravel bike built for adventure. And multiple updates throughout the bike express that.

Comfort is a big theme. A great deal of that comfort is due to the revised geometry that Trek says “puts you in a more relaxed upright riding position” and allows more riders to get a good fit on the bike (more below in the geometry section).

Also, on the comfort front, Trek wisely carries forward with the IsoSpeed decoupler in the seat tube. This system allows the seat tube to flex further and more easily in response to bumps. Based on my experience riding Treks with IsoSpeed for a decade or more, it works.

The IsoSpeed hardware was more prominent on this bike and the Checkmate. Using my powers of marketing speak translation; I believe this change was primarily made to call attention to the feature and help the bikes stand out on the sales floor.

Further comfort may be gained by fitting bigger tires (tire clearance is up to 50mm from 45mm), a suspension fork (the geometry is suspension corrected), and the seat tube fits a standard 27.2mm post, making it dropper compatible.

Trek also added mounts to the Checkpoint to aid with utility. So the bike can be equipped in multiple ways. It has front and rear rack mounts, manything mounts on the fork legs, a top tube bag mount, front triangle bag mounts (Trek’s dropping a new top tube, frame, and triangle bag with the Checkpoint/Checkmate), a bottle/cargo mount under the downtube, and multiple bottle mounts inside the front triangle. Trek also touts an “optimized” front triangle that can fit the massive one liter/34 ounce Voda bottles inside the triangle with bags.

The Checkpoint’s internal frame storage gets a handful of updates as well. The opening is larger to make bag removal and installation easier, and there’s more storage space inside the downtube. The storage door is shared with Trek’s Slash and new Top Fuel mountain bike models, which makes sourcing a replacement easier.

On that topic: the Checkpoint gets the UDH. Additionally, the headset uses “common mountain bike bearing sizes” said to be easier to source.

The Checkpoint has internal routing like most mid to high-end drop bar bikes today, but Trek’s system is, I feel, one of the better ones. That’s because the RCS system—via different headset covers—allows riders an integrated one-piece cockpit , a semi-integrated two-piece system with Trek’s RCS Pro Blendr Stem, or a standard handlebar and stem. Options—They’re good.

I’m also happy Trek uses the same RCS parts and routing design for the Checkpoint, Checkmate, and Madone models. (Trek also hints that future drop bar bikes *cough-new Domane-cough* will share these parts and routing, too.)

Diving into the smaller details: The Checkpoint is compatible with 2x drivetrains (the front derailleur mount is removable), SRAM’s full mount derailleurs ( Red XPLR and Transmission ), mechanical shifting drivetrains, and runs the T47 threaded bottom bracket like Trek’s other drop bar bikes.

While the new Checkpoint is made for anything, the Checkmate is made for one thing: Racing.

Gravel racing is only getting faster. So, unsurprisingly, a big part of Checkmate’s story is aerodynamics.

Trek’s new Madone offered some inspiration, with the Checkmate borrowing from the Full System Foil tube shape library developed for its latest road racing bike. But there’s a significant difference between the Checkmate and Madone’s tube shapes due to…water bottles.

The new Madone’s tube shapes were optimized with Trek’s RSL Aero cage and the matching skinny 20-ounce bottle in mind. But gravel racers don’t have team cars filled with fresh bottles trailing them: They need to carry more and larger bottles. Trek’s gravel racers especially love the brand’s massive 34-ounce Voda bottle. So, Trek designed the Checkmate’s tubes to be as aero as possible with a standard 77-millimeter diameter round bottle.

The result of the Checkmate’s improved aerodynamics save riders 26.6 seconds per hour (at a steady 200 watts) compared to the second-generation Checkpoint SLR.

But we all know the rider is the most significant contributor to aerodynamic drag, so Trek has tuned the Checkmate’s geometry for a more efficient rider position. Like most race bikes, that means a low stack. In my frame size (medium), the Checkmate’s stack is two centimeters lower than a medium Gen 3 Checkpoint’s.

Weight is another unsurprising area of focus for a race bike, so yes, the Checkmate’s frameset is lighter than the Checkpoint’s. The Checkmate, Trek claims, is 360 grams lighter than the Gen 3 Checkpoint and 156 grams lighter than the Gen 2 Checkpoint SLR.

Trek pulled a few levers to decrease the weight. The Checkmate is made of higher-grade carbon than the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Checkpoint to shave grams, the Checkmate’s updated tube shapes trim mass, and it is stripped down, most notably forgoing in-frame storage that is a feature of the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Checkpoint.

An interesting aside about the in-frame storage: Trek’s road product manager, Matt Riley, stated they polled Trek’s gravel athletes about in-frame storage while developing the Checkmate. Almost universally, the racers said that anything that would fit into internal frame storage—tubeless plugs, Co2 cartridges, etc.— they’d instead have externally mounted (or in a bag’s side pocket) so it could be quickly accessed during a race. The racers claim that opening the storage hatch (which sometimes means pulling the bottle out of the cage first), pulling the storage bag out, and rifling through the bag to find the tool needed takes too much time.

Trek also saved weight on the Checkmate by running its 310-gram (or so) one-piece Aero RSL integrated cockpit—developed initially for the new Madone—and other build choices. Trek claims the complete Checkmate is “over one pound lighter” than the second-generation Checkpoint SLR.

Over the Unbound 200 course , and at an average power of 200 watts, Trek says that the Checkmate’s aero and weight advantage leads to a five-minute and 54-second time savings compared to riding the second-generation Checkpoint SLR on the same course at the same power. Which… wow, right?

Diving into the details beyond aero, weight, and geometry, you’ll find 45mm tire clearance, mounts for a top tube and frame bags (Trek’s marketing manager for road, Whitney Beadle, stated its racers like to use the top tube and triangle bag), a UDH, and threaded T47 bottom bracket. The Checkmate is compatible with 2x drivetrain but cannot be fitted with mechanical shifting. The Checkmate is also tuned for faster handling than the Checkpoint, thanks to the former’s shorter chainstays and wheelbase.

Like the Checkpoint, the Checkmate uses Trek’s compliance-enhancing IsoSpeed seat tube. However, in this case, it is designed around an aero-tuned D-shaped post (offered in 5mm and 20mm offsets). Thus, it is not possible to fit a dropper into the Checkmate.

One accommodation I am surprised to see on an otherwise stripped and purposeful race bike is mudguard compatibility. Doug Urbaniak, Trek’s senior mechanical engineer for road products, explained that the weight of adding fender accommodations is “insignificant” and adds versatility for riders who want to use the Checkmate as a training bike in the offseason. Other brand representatives also admitted the mounts were included to keep riders in certain markets like the UK from screaming bloody murder. The Brits love them mudguards.

There is one other thing I want to highlight—Thanks to Trek’s RCS internal routing system, it is possible to run a suspension stem on the Checkmate. That’s not an option with many internally routed gravel bikes. True, you will lose the weight, aero benefits, and clean look of the one-piece cockpit, but the option to add compliance to the front end is a huge benefit for some race courses.

Now that there is a Checkpoint and Checkmate, Trek has two gravel geometries: racing (Checkmate) and all-around (Checkpoint). I’ll start with changes to the latter.

Trek made a large geometry change from the Gen 1 to Gen 2 Checkpoint, adding about two centimeters of reach to the frames. A longer front center offered more stability and less toe overlap, offset by shorter stems to provide the benefits of the longer frame without affecting reach and rider position.

Or so the theory went. Once the bikes got out into the real world, Urbaniak stated that dealers encountered issues getting riders to fit onto them. In some cases, dealers had to resort to ultra-short (35 to 40mm) and high-rise (plus 17 degrees) stems to fit customers onto the second-generation Checkpoint.

For this third-generation Checkpoint, Trek is splitting the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2. Compared to Gen 2, Gen 3’s reaches are about a centimeter shorter, and most sizes get a stack increase. This model also has suspension-corrected geometry (a fork with a longer axle to crown), so riders can swap in a RockShox Rudy or Fox 32TC without changing the bike’s fit or handling. The Checkpoint is also tested and approved for use with a suspension fork.

As you might expect, the race-oriented Checkmate has a different geometry from the Checkpoint. While reach lengths are similar between the bikes, Trek gave the Checkmate a lower stack to allow a rider to assume a more aerodynamic position, and it has more aggressive handling. In addition, the Checkmate is not suspension-corrected or approved for use with a suspension fork.

Bikes are now in shops and available to buy on Trek’s website.

As the Checkmate falls under Trek’s Project One program, it is sold in two ways.

One is the usual method: Trek ships complete bikes in a handful of stock finishes with all component and cockpit dimensions preselected. Trek now offers the option to have bikes shipped directly to your house, or you can pick one up at your local dealer.

But if you are willing to wait a bit (30 days or less in many cases, Trek claims), you can order the Checkmate through Trek’s Project One customization program . This allows you to customize the paint, component sizes, cockpit dimensions, and some part choices. However, buyers must work through a dealer for a P1 custom build.

Within Checkmate Project One, you can also opt for Trek’s premium Raw Lithos finish, which features pigments from EnvironOxide and Living Ink that utilize organic and reclaimed materials.

In “stock” form, the Checkmate is offered in two builds, each offered in your choice of four finishes.

Checkmate SLR 7 AXS - $8,300, 17.9 pounds

SRAM Force XPLR 1x12 with a power meter, Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37V wheels, Bontrager Girona tires, Aeolus Pro saddle with carbon rails.

Checkmate SLR 9 AXS - $12,000, 16.6 pounds SRAM Red XPLR 1x13 with a power meter, Trek Aero RSL Road integrated bar/stem, Bontrager Aeolus RSL 37V wheels, Bontrager Girona RSL tires, Aeolus RSL saddle with carbon rails.

Checkmate SLR Frameset - $4,000, 1,146 grams (fork - 415 grams)

SL 5 AXS - $3,200, 21 pounds SRAM Apex AXS 1x12, Bontrager Elite Gravel bar, Bontrager Elite Stem, Bontrager Paradigm rims with sealed bearing hubs, Bontrager Girona tires, Trek Verse Short Comp saddle with steel rails.

SL 6 AXS - $4,000, 20.7 pounds SRAM Rival AXS 1x12, Bontrager Elite Gravel bar, Bontrager Pro Stem, Bontrager Paradigm Comp wheels, Bontrager Girona tires, Trek Verse Short Comp saddle with steel rails.

SL 7 AXS - $5,700, 19.9 pounds SRAM Force AXS 1x12, Bontrager Pro Gravel bar, Bontrager Pro Stem, Bontrager Aeolus Elite 35V wheels with carbon rims, Bontrager Girona tires, Trek Verse Short Comp saddle with hollow magnesium rails.

Checkpoint SL frame - $2,400, 1,385 grams (fork - 536 grams)

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Price as tested: $12,000 (SLR 9) Weight as tested: 16.9 lb. (size M) Sizes offered: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL Weight limit: 275 lb. / 125 kg. Model price range: $8,200 to $12,000 Frame only: Yes; $4,000 Max tire clearance: 45mm Drivetrain: 1x or 2x, electronic only Routing: Internal. Compatible with integrated cockpits and two-piece bar/stem with appropriate headset cover. Bottom Bracket: T47 Seatpost: Frame-specific D-shaped, 5mm, and 20 mm offsets offered Derailleur Hanger: SRAM UDH Warranty: The original purchaser receives a lifetime warranty on the frame, fork, and Bontrager carbon rims. Paint and decals have a two-year warranty.

A few weeks ago, I arrived home to find a Checkmate SLR 9 and a Checkpoint SL 7 on my doorstep. There was not enough time to fully and properly test both bikes before the launch, so I focused my testing on the Checkmate. I will follow up with a separate review of the updated Checkpoint later.

After putting the Checkmate through its paces (no races yet, but I plan to ride The Rad on this Checkmate), I believe Trek made a superb gravel race bike.

The Checkmate is very fast. Even with the stock tires, it zips right along on the pavement. I used it to test out a flat, zone 2 road ride, and my average speed was not markedly slower than when I ride my road bike.

It’s fast and lively enough that if I wanted to simplify and pick only one bike for all my drop bar needs—gravel, road, ‘cross—the Checkmate would be top of the list. The Checkmate’s easy speed leads me to believe that the claimed aerodynamic benefits are real, and it is atop my (informal) rankings of the fastest gravel bike I’ve ridden.

Off the pavement, the Checkmate provides enough compliance—particularly from the rear—that I could stay seated and smoothly apply power on rougher dirt sections.

Without using a matching IsoSpeed system in the front, the Checkmate has (more than most gravel bikes) a notable imbalance in fore/aft compliance—when sitting in the saddle anyway. Even so, the Checkmate offers a relatively smooth ride for a lightweight and stiff gravel race bike. And that’s based on the stock 38mm tires: Bump up the tire size, and the Checkmate will get smoother. And highlighting this again, you can run a suspension stem on this bike if you want more compliance at the handlebars.

I have no complaints about the Checkmate’s handling. It is well-balanced: lively, sharp, and adequately (but not highly) stable. However, I don’t think it is as planted or capable as the old Checkpoint SLR when used for the more extreme gravel riding and singletrack. But then, the Checkmate is made purely for gravel racing, and the handling—which is somewhat road-like—reflects that purpose.

The Checkmate’s overall stiffness/compliance balance felt well-tuned. It’s snappy and efficient when the pedals are pressed, and its handling is quite reactive. However, it doesn’t feel jittery on rough surfaces or ping off larger bumps, and it corners smoothly even when the surface is bumpy or loose.

Although Trek claimed that the complete Checkmate is “over one pound lighter” than the Checkpoint SLR it replaces, on my scale, the medium Checkmate weighed 16.9 pounds, a bit less than a pound lighter than the 17.8-pound medium Checkpoint SLR I tested in September 2021. However, the Checkpoint I tested did not have a power meter, and my Checkmate did.

For a gravel bike, 16.9 pounds is quite light, especially for one with aerodynamic benefits ( Specialized’s Crux is lighter but has no aero tuning). Paired with the efficient feel offered by the frame, the Checkmate whisks its way up hills and responds immediately to changes in pace.

The Checkmate is a race bike. It feels like one through and through. And that’s for better or for worse. In the early days of the category, gravel bikes were practical and comfortable: speed was not their purpose. That made them approachable and usable to a wide range of cyclists.

But as gravel racing has become more popular and much faster, the demand for quicker and more specialized gravel race bikes has squeezed the utility and approachability out of some gravel bikes. If you’re after a utilitarian gravel bike, that is not the Checkmate—the Checkpoint is your jam.

If you want a gravel race bike and are willing to accept all the compromises that come with it, Trek’s Checkmate is a shining example and a brilliant machine.

Random observations and reports from my time testing the bike.

• Although designed initially for the new Madone road race bike, Trek’s Aero RSL cockpit is also pretty sweet for gravel. Unlike many aero cockpits, the tops are smoothly rounded and not extraordinarily wide. This makes the tops usable but a comfortable place to rest for long distances. The tops also sweep rearward, towards the rider, which is far more comfortable than the wrist-torturing abominations that are forward sweeping bars (looking at you FSA/Vision). The bar also has a decent flare, so the drops offer a secure platform for more technical descents, and I found this cockpit offers good bump dissipation—that’s not something I can say about all one-piece systems.

• The Aeolus RSL short-nose saddle looks sleek, and I liked the support and padding. But the nose (45mm wide by my ruler) was too wide for my tastes. And, perhaps, the size of my thighs and preferred cleat position. I’m swapping it for Trek’s new RSL saddle .

• The Checkpoint offered my first opportunity to ride the brand’s revised gavel tires, and I was impressed. The Girona RSL (38mm) is smooth and quick on harder surfaces, with a predictable cornering grip on dirt. The casing seems good, too, with no flats so far *knocks wood*. Generally, I prefer a wider tire—they’re more comfortable and offer better traction and flat resistance in terrain—so I will change to the 42mm Girona shortly.

• Spending more time on the new SRAM Red XPLR group has reinforced the impressions I shared in my review. The comfort, braking performance, shifting performance, and durability (in theory) of the full-mount derailleur are all tops. There are no other parts I’d wish to have on my gravel bike.

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race.

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A cross country style hard-tail e-mountain bike with 80mm suspension fork, knobby trail tires, and sturdy alloy pedals, includes a trigger throttle up to 20 MPH
Lots of adjustability with the display panel, including speed, the 12-magnet cadence sensor is very responsive, motor inhibitors in both of the levers, large 180mm hydraulic disc rotors in front and rear
Upgraded suspension fork, hydraulic brakes vs mechanical, better saddle, derailleur, cassette range, battery, and display from the regular Moscow version
The kickstand works decently well but can block the left crank arm when down, 2amp charing is slow for the high capacity battery, some wires stand out vs. being completely internal, not much room to add things on the handlebar

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To run the forums, host the website, and travel, I charge a universal service fee for my reviews. This review was sponsored by NCM. My goal is to be transparent and unbiased, this video and written review are not meant to be an endorsement of NCM products.

NCM is a new company to me, but they are using reliable and proven systems in their ebikes, so in someway, there is a nice familiarity to it. Today we are checking out their Moscow Plus, the big brother to the Moscow. The Moscow Plus features a nicer suspension fork, hydraulic brakes, more comfortable saddle, and an upgraded derailleur with more gear ranges. There is also a better battery coupled with a nicer display. Because they share the same frame however, you will find a lot of parallel information in this review if you read the write up on the regular Moscow. So the Moscow Plus here is an aluminum alloy frame hard-tail ebike that comes in 2 sizes. Each size also has tire options as well, so basically there is a 19” frame and a 20.5” frame and you can choose either 27.5” tires, or 29” tires. Today we have the 19” frame with the 27.5” Schwalbe Smart Sam knobby tires. Overall the bike weighs about 56.1lbs, (about 1.4lbs lighter than the regular Moscow) and costs $1,899 USD and $2,399 in CAD. As I mentioned before, it is a bit of a hard-tail setup, so you do get this nice SR SunTour XCM30 spring suspension fork. It has 80mm of travel, larger 30mm stanchions, and includes compression adjust, lockout, and preload adjust. Pretty standard hub spacing in the front, 100mm, and there is a 9mm quick release skewer in the front, but none in the back since this is a hub-drive. I am told that it has a maximum weight capacity of 275.5lbs, which is higher than standard. This might come in handy since the bike does have bottle cage bosses, rack bosses, and even fender provisions, so you could really load it up with accessories and it should handle it very well. I like that there is an adjustable length kickstand included, but it is center mounted. That means that you could have the pedals strike the kickstand when down and reversing, an annoying occurrence sometimes referred to as ‘pedal-lock’. The seat post here is a rigid post, which is normal, but since it is 30.9mm, you could swap that out with a nice suspension seat post to get some more cushion on top of that front suspension fork. Other features include ergonomic Velo grips, Wellgo aluminum alloy platform pedals, and one of my favorites, a slap guard that will protect the bike frame and paint from getting nicked by the chain and scratching the paint.

Driving the Moscow Plus is a 500 watt nominally rated planetary geared hub motor. I love that it is fairly compact given the high power output. Power wise, it can deliver up to 80nm of torque, which is quite high, but it cannot leverage gears the way that a mid-drive could. The upside is that the motor always feels zippy, it doesn’t matter which of the gear combinations you are pedaling with. And, the motor can deliver instant power with the minimalist throttle. Hub motors are a great fit for hardtail mount bikes because there is no rear suspension to interfere with. As you shift gears, there won’t be increased mashing or forces applied to the drivetrain because the motor operates completely independently of the chain and sprockets. Moving the bike is done here with either the throttle or the cadence based pedal assist. Of course, this motor will use more power if you’re constantly starting with the throttle, but that’s a worthwhile trade for someone like myself, who has a knee injury. I love being able to override assist with the throttle at any time. I also love that the throttle is easily disabled by removing a cable in case you need to make the bike legal for other trails or local laws. Mechanically, you have 3 rings in the front (48,28, and 28), but sadly, there is no chain cover to protect your clothing. In the rear you have an upgraded 11-32 tooth setup, so a bit better range than the standard Moscow. All in all, it is a Shimano Acera system, and you also get 8 speeds, trigger shifters, and a couple of display windows that tells you what gear you are in. There is a derailleur guard here too, something I love since it protects the derailleur during shipping, or if the bike takes a spill some day. Stopping the Moscow Plus is a set of hydraulic brakes. This was one of my grips on the regular Moscow, so I am happy to see they are offered here in a set of 180mm rotors for both the front and rear. Another upgrade here on the Plus is motor inhibitors in both brake lines. The regular Moscow only had it on one lever so I am glad it is here as it helps cut power to the motor when stopping.

Powering the NCM Moscow Plus is a high capacity Lithium-ion battery pack, offering 48v 16ah hours of capacity! I would say that’s a nice upgrade from the 48v 13ah of the regular Moscow…that means you can go further or ride at higher speeds. I love that they use a sealed external controller, this allows a lower cost for replacement batteries, and keeps the controller protected from harsh elements. Where as some companies are $800-$1000 range for a new battery, this keeps the NCM battery cost to around $500. Note that whenever you’re operating around or above 20 mph, air resistance is going to cause exponential energy draw and range will be decreased. This pack delivers electricity to the motor, but also the backlit display panel (hold the + icon to turn on backlighting), and even a full sized USB charging port on the top right side. You could use this port to maintain phones, GPS, or music devices as you ride or when parked at home or a camp site. My friends recently took a bikepacking trip using another electric bike, and this sort of charging-on-the-go feature would be really handy. If you’re excited to charge while riding, I recommend using a right-angle USB adapter like this , just to keep the wires tucked in and out of the way while you pedal. The battery pack weighs more than average at 9.2lbs, but the alloy casing is sturdy and most of the weight is kept low and center on the bike frame. I took the pack off when moving the bike to our review location, to reduce load on my car rack. If you live up stairs, removing the battery is a great idea, and for those who need to leave the bike in a cold, hot, or wet locations… being able to protect and charge the battery inside is a great thing. It’s best to maintain the pack above 20% and avoid extreme temperatures. It’s going to take a bit longer to fill this battery because of the higher capacity, and the charger is more basic, offering 2amp output vs. 3amp or 4amp. So expect 6 to 7 hours for a fill recharge if you go all the way down to zero. One quick warning about charging the battery while mounted to the bike, be careful with the left crank arm because it passes directly in front of the plug port on the left and could bend or snag the charging plug and cable.

The display on the Moscow Plus is upgraded, nice and large and easy to read. To begin, just hold the power button on the little control pad near the left grip. It activates the display and you get several readouts including assist level, current speed, and battery capacity. Pressing power one time will activate backlighting on the LCD display and holding the down arrow constantly will activate walk mode (which can be handy if you need to to ascend a ramp, make your way through a walk-only space, or even climb stairs). The display can show different menus if you press the set button, a nice feature to dive in a little more. I like the size and position of the display, you can even angle it forward and back to reduce reflection glare, but it is not removable. For those who plan on commuting, it might be worth strapping your helmet over the display to keep people from noticing or scratching it, and also protecting it from the sun, while parked at racks. Overall, I would still call this display panel and accompanying button pad above average, I love that it can be angled to reduce glare and feel that it looks beautiful and is well sealed against water… but to clean the bike it is recommended to use a damp cloth vs. spraying it. Don’t ever submerge the bike components or spray them hard. Also, consider storing the battery pack away from extreme heat and cold to protect the cells. The only other thing I would mention is that the display is large and center mounted, taking up a lot of valuable surface area on an already crowded handlebar, so it may be difficult to add accessories.

In conclusion, the Moscow Plus was a lot of fun, and as mentioned earlier, is using a lot of nice proven technology that has kept many happy. This is a value priced ebike, so there will be some tradeoffs to consider, so I should make mention of those now… For one, the kickstand is center mounted, so if the kickstand is down and you are reversing the bike, you will encounter pedal lock. I noticed that there is no chain ring cover or guard, so be careful when pedaling with clothing like pants or a dress. The charger is just 2amps, this means charging happens slowly, so matched with that high capacity battery, it could take quite some time. Tradeoffs aside, it is a very well put together bike with a lot of what we have come to know and love about ebikes, and at a price of just $1,899 in the US, will appeal to many customers. I want to thank NCM for the chance to check out the Moscow, and I look forward to reviewing more bikes from this new company.

As always, I welcome questions and feedback in the comment section below. Whether you own a previous version of the bike, have taken a test ride, or are brand new to the space, my goal is to provide an objective and honest resource. You can also join the Other Brands ebike forums and share your own photos, videos, and review updates to help others! Have fun out there, and ride safe :)

The Moscow blends off-road geometry, suspension, and tires with urban utility because you can add fenders and a rear rack, there are also bottle cage bosses on the top as well
There are 24 gear combinations to explore here, and that empowers you to climb easier or hit and maintain the top assisted speed, I really appreciate the slap guard on the right chain stay and the steel derailleur guard at the rear which also protects the motor power cable (especially when the bike is being shipped)
The 500 watt Das-Kit motor is powerful and zippy but completely independent from the the pedal drivetrain, it’s a good choice for a bike with so many gears vs. a mid-motor, it also allows for instant throttle power regardless of which gear you’re in
One of the advantages of having a front derailleur is that it keeps the chain from bouncing off track, it does usually add more weight and maintenance to the bike however, and if you’re using either of the two smaller chainrings the larger 48 tooth one can snag your pant leg because there is no bash guard plate
Good weight distribution, the battery is positioned low and center on the frame, it seems well protected and blends in pretty well with the black accents on the fork, handlebar, seat, and chainrings
Great tires for cross country and street riding, the 27.5″ x 2.25″ size is lightweight and efficient, they steer quickly and Schwalbe products tend to be higher quality, there is also a 29” option as well
At $1,899 USD and $2,399 in CAD, it is competitively priced and will serve many customers well since it has a throttle, high capacity battery, and suspension
I’m glad that they chose a trigger throttle vs. twist because it makes the grips more secure and reduces accidental activation, the 12-magnet cadence sensor is also more responsive than 8 or 5 on many other products
The suspension fork offers compression lockout and preload adjust, this allows it to firm up for smooth riding conditions like city streets, reducing bob and energy loss as you pedal
You get a flick bell, locking ergonomic grips, and a pair of large sturdy platform pedals that should work well in all sorts of conditions and weather, sometimes these parts are cheaper on value priced ebikes
I love the high capacity 14v 16ah battery, it even has a USB port on the side to take advantage of it and use it as a power bank, perfect for traveling
Between the knobby tires and 80mm suspension fork, this bike feels pretty comfortable, but I might recommend a suspension seat post to make things even more cushy for your ride
The 180mm rotor hydraulic disc brakes are a great upgrade here, they are complimented well by a nicer derailleur, better gearing range, and more gearing options here on the Plus vs the regular Moscow
The Plus is actually lighter by 1.4lbs despite its larger battery, better fork, upgraded gel saddle, and nicer display
Minor gripe here, but I actually prefer the integrated finger bell on the regular Moscow as opposed to this more generic bell on the Moscow Plus, this was likely chosen to save space on the handle bar since it is using a larger display
Some of the wires on this ebike are a bit more exposed along the base of the top tube, it looks a bit cleaner and reduces snags when they are completely internal
This e-bike weighs more than your average trail bike at 56.1lbs because it has a higher capacity battery and a more basic spring suspension fork vs. air, I’d definitely take the battery off when lifting and transporting it
No chain cover or guard means you need to be careful with your pants or dress, you don’t want it getting snagged and torn up in the chain ring system
Even though this is technically a mountain bike, it’s nice to see a kickstand for those urban rides, I do wish that the stand was positioned a bit further back however, to avoid pedal lock with the left crank arm
Another minor grips, but more and more people are commuting with hard tail mountain bikes, I like that this has provisions to add commuting options and already comes with a kickstand, but it should be noted it does not come with any lights in the front or rear
With a standard 2amp battery charger, it could take a while to completely fill the high-capacity battery (6 or 7 hours), there are other ebikes with 3 or even 4amp chargers but they tend to weigh more
The display panel isn’t removable and doesn’t swivel easily, as a result, it could get scratched more easily at racks and will take sun and rain wear over time
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First off, let me say that I really enjoy your thorough reviews. The Moscow Plus is the third e-bike in our family, along with a Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 and Aventon Pace 500 . I purchased this from Amego; great value when purchasing from the US due to no tax and free shipping! I am able to use the code to get to the settings, but cannot figure out how to adjust the top speed from 20 mph to 25. All that I can access is wheel size and battery voltage. Can you assist please?

Hi Mark, I called Amego EV today asking for tips on how to update the speed. It sounds like you can only adjust the speed with the larger center-mount plus display. In that case, you’d hold the + and – key to get into settings and use the code 8018 which would allow you to adjust the speed. Perhaps someone in the ebike forums will be able to help further but this is what I go. Sounds like you’ve got a fun fleet of ebikes there and I hope you do find a solution :)

This might be a bit late, however you adjust the wheel size down and the bike will then up the speed based on that. I.E. adjust a 27.5inch down to 20.00inch and you add 30% speed as the computer reads a smaller tyre… make sense? The only down side is this throws off the odometre reading so you’ll need to factor in the 30% for closer accuracy.

hey Mark, how is the Moscow plus treating you thus far ? Is it a better purchase compared to the Aventon 500?

John - Sydney, Aus

Just bought one of these awesome machines! I haven’t been able to take it on a serious ride yet, but on a quick test ride one thing that surprised me was how easy it was to foul the front wheel with toes when turning – is that a regular thing?

Hey John! Yeah, I’ve experienced “toe strikes” when riding bikes like this, especially with larger shoes. They’ve gone with the “one size fits all” here but are using fairly large 27.5″ wheels with trail tires, so the clearance between the pedals and the front tire isn’t as much as it might be on a larger frame. This being a cross country frame style, with less rake on the fork, the wheel is fairly close to the frame and it can lead to the situation you’re describing. Yes, it is a regular thing with certain frame sizes and wheel/tire combinations. You might be able to reduce it by pedaling with the pad of your foot vs. the middle or heel.

John Liversage

Hi again, I’ve been riding the bike a couple of months now and enjoying great battery life and plenty of power (and thankfully the toe strike thing is no real problem). However, there’s is a significant defect in the power system – if you are stationery and adjust the pedals by turning them back even a small amount, occasionally (say 1 in 10 times) the power comes on, possibly at full power. As you can imagine, that’s extremely dangerous – it has once shot my bike onto the road while waiting at lights to cross a busy road, and once into the side of my car while parking the bike in my garage. I’ve reported the issue to the bike shop I bought the bike from (Leon Cycles here in Melbourne, Australia), and although initially they were responsive (even confirming it is a known fault), they have stopped responding, despite my best efforts. I did send a video I’d taken that graphically shows the issue. Even apart from that fault, the power is also very slow to come on when going from downhill (above the speed where power is provided – here in Australia that’s 25KPH) to a steep uphill, taking upwards of 5 seconds to respond (I tested a different e-bike and response was almost instantaneous). On your review ride it was largely flat, so I’m thinking you would not have picked that up. Is that a common issue with other ebikes? Any suggestions?

A few rectifications:

The bike uses a 8 speed 11-32 freewheel, not a cassette. It’s hard (if impossible) to find in the north american market. Here’s a link I found on aliexpress for spare parts: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33056759327.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.3e774c4df5Shfp
The display will let you go from pedal assist 6 up to 0, but not from 0 down to 6, if that makes sense. Doesn’t go around in both directions, maybe that’s something they changed. (I bought 2 moscow pluses and they’re both this way.)
You can’t change the maximum speed, but what you can do is input a smaller wheel diameter. They speedometer won’t show the correct speed anymore, and the bike will assist you up to 32km/h + about 30%. THIS WON’T MAKE IT A SPEED PEDELEC unless you pedal EXTRA HARD on the top gear ratio (48×11). I find myself going barely over 32 on flat ground, maybe up to 35-36 helping with my legs.

Hope this will be helpful. This bike is amazing btw, and if you’re commuting, going faster than that would absolutely drain your battery anyway. For exemple, a bike going 50km/h will need to draw 1500W of power and you run continuously for only 40 minutes with a 1000Wh battery. This has been my experience with the Rize Rx, which I decided to resell because of that.

Hi Mat, thanks for the updates! Great point about the freewheel. I didn’t think there were any 11 tooth freewheels and only recently learned more about the distinction between a cassette and freewheel. I really appreciate you sourcing that part! Your second point about not being able to “around” makes sense. Perhaps they did change something from 2018/2019 when I covered the bike. The wheel size hack is something I’ve heard about before, so thanks for explaining that more thoroughly and posting your results for top achievable speed. I’m hoping to cover more RIZE ebikes in the future, so glad to get your insight about why you switched to NCM here. Great comment! Thanks again :)

Mathis Bourcier-Laurin

Concerning the link I put in my comment, these appear to be cassettes after all… I might have got this wrong. I’m sending an email to NCM to know more. There doesn’t seam to be any 11-32 freewheels accessible on the market.

Hi! Nice review! I am considering the NCM Moscow Plus or Eahora AM100. Can you please make review Eahora AM100 or/and compere Moscow Plus with Eahora AM100! Will be very appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

Hi Steve! I’m more familiar with NCM, but I will keep an eye out for the Eahora products and possibly do another review this year. That said, it could be many weeks or months from now. I recommend asking for feedback in the EBR forums in the NCM section here . I hope this helps you compare the two… and the list of specs here on the Moscow Plus review, you can compare them with the specs for the Eahora AM100 based on their website :)

Hi, in your video review the topic came up about using the NCM Moscow in snow conditions with regards to how it would hold up in salted roads and in wet conditions.

How do these bikes do in rain and puddles? I can see where you might want to avoid those but sometimes you get caught out on a ride where you have to ride through some conditions like that.

Hi John, my experience riding in rain has been that most ebike products, even the cheaper ones, are highly water resistant… they should hold up alright in rain, just don’t submerge. One time, I had ridden in a heavy rainstorm in Austin, TX (big heavy drops) and then parked my bike outside in the sun. The LCD fogged up inside because the water somehow got inside due to humidity or splashes or something. That fog stayed for a long time and was annoying. I’ve considered wrapping displays with plastic during extra rainy days. I also never flip an ebike upside-down to wash them (with a hose gently) because the cables and holes and electronics are all designed to drain downwards and if you flip them, water can pile up inside instead of draining. I learned that washing with a hose, some car soap, a rag and chamois is alright, even using car wax on bicycle paint seems to work well and protect any steel parts from rusting as quickly. I usually go for synthetic spray wax that works on metal and plastic, and I just coat everything. Final tip, I also use biodegradable spray cleaner for bicycles more often than car cleaner products before the wax, and I regularly lube my chain but dry it off after vs. leaving it greasy. This reduces the chance of dust and debris sticking to the chain and wearing down your sprockets. Sorry that these tips aren’t formatted perfectly, I’m in a hurry ;)

Thank you for your reply in answer to my questions. That helps me a lot.

Question for you on the Moscow plus mountain bike. The specs for that bike from Lyon cycle says it has 55 NM and I was reading your review and in it you say it has a NM. Can you tell me the difference between the measurements?

Hi Kipper, I hope I’m understanding your question correctly. It sounds like you want to know what NM stands for? This is an abbreviation for Newton Meters of torque. It’s a measure of how strong a motor can be, how much force it can create (which is good for starting and climbing). I hope this helps! Many of the stats that I provide here for motor power (watts and newton meters) are provided by companies. There are different ways to measure these things and I suspect that some companies are exaggerating the power of their products. That’s why I try to leave comments open and also show how the bike rides on camera, so people can make their own judgements :)

What I think Kipper was saying is that you list the torque at 80nm… All other specs I’ve seen list it at 55nm

Had the bike for about 6 weeks now and have 600k on the odometer. Overall a solid bike with great range and speed. Have encountered the following problems. The battery gets loose after a while and starts to knock. This can be remedied with some strips of duct tape to act as spacers. I broke a spoke on the rear wheel. When I tried my local bike shop, they said it was an unusual size and ended up having to order one online from Germany. The screws holding the rear brake disc fell out. The seller has promised to send me a new set at no-charge but it’s odd that they all fell out without much warning. No big issues so far, and I am still pleased with the purchase.

Hey, thanks for chiming in with these notes about the Moscow Plus. I’m glad that overall, you’re still happy with it. It’s also reassuring to hear that NCM has provided some support and your local bike shop went to such great lengths to help you get a new spoke! Good on them, and thank you for taking the time to share :)

Hi there, I really enjoyed your review. I have a NCM Moscow 27.5″ Plus here in the UK. Leon cycles tell me they no longer provide thumb throttles for the Eurorean market so I guess my questions are can you tell me the details of the throttle so I can source one which is compatible and will I be able to fit it on to my model? Does the cable from the throttle go into the back of the display (there are no spare holes) or does it go directly into the control box somehow. Hope these questions aren’t too technical and that you can help in a small way.

I suppose the alternative would be to buy a bike from North America, but suppliers there seem reluctant to ship to the UK – unless you know of one who does!!?? :) Thanks for your time. John H.

Hi John! Unfortunately, I do not know where to source the part, and am not 100% sure that I’d know the latest display/throttle interface. Perhaps you could post the same question in the NCM Ebike Forums to see if any recent buyers could help. This throttle is fairly unique and highly sought after by some other companies I’ve spoken with, because it’s narrow – allowing the shifter and brakes to not get pushed too far in towards the stem. I think some other companies use it too, like Magnum on their Mi6 model . I hope this helps point you in the right direction!

Hi, sorry, but I didn’t catch your name in the video review, but found it to be one of the best reviews information wise. How tall are you so I can gauge how the 29 will fit? You appeared to be in a comfortable upright position. Did you have enough straddle room at a stop? What’s your inseam if you don’t mind saying?

I prefer a larger bike so I don’t have to lean over so much. I’m 5’9″ and currently ride a large Trek Verve+ with 29 inch wheels which works well.

Thanks, Gary

Hi Gary! Sorry for the delayed reply here. I’m 5’9″ as well, and my inseam is about 32 inches. The bike felt good to me and I did have room to straddle the top tube when stopping. I tend to raise the seat way up to get full leg extension, and this bike had enough space for me to achieve that and have comfortable reach. We are lucky because many bikes fit people 5’5″ to 6’1″ or so and we’re right in the middle there :D

Hi, I just got my Moscow Plus 29″.

I’m 6’2″ 245lbs with 32″ inseam and when I stand straight I’m just touching the cross bar, which I find uncomfortable, and zero chance over ever installing water bottle. I wish I had read more reviews before purchasing, as on site said that the 29″ good for 5’9″ to 6’4″ and 27.5 was 5’5″ to 6’1″. I have read now found a few reviews that say the 29″ is too big even for someone my height

I would suggest that 33″ inseam or less go for the 27.5″ Thanks

Saiveer Aushatty

Hello I recently brought the Moscow plus e-bike but I am not satisfied with the battery because it is getting discharged quickly and when I take the bike from store the bms was 53. Something when it is fully charged. but now when I am charging in the home it is showing 51. Something and also charging of the battery is also discharging quickly can I know what is the reason??

Hi Saiveer, perhaps it is colder weather? That could explain why the battery isn’t getting the same range but might not explain the voltage drop. Over time, it is my understanding that any lithium-ion battery will begin to lose capacity (especially if the battery is heating up a lot). Maybe NCM is using cheaper cells or your pack was older? I cannot say for sure, but maybe you could buy a replacement battery someday if it continues to drop in capacity.

Hi, I love the review and currently considering a NCM. Can you comment on the difference between a Moscow and Moscow Plus? Why would you consider the upgrade?

Hi Leanne! It has been too long since performing this particular review to know what the current differences are. Usually, it has to do with upgraded brakes, maybe a nicer derailleur, or a higher capacity battery pack. Perhaps you could ask for some input on the NCM ebike forums to see if anyone there has some insights :)

Hi! I’m considering the Moscow Plus. I watched the review, it was awesome! Thanks. It made me want to by it right away, but over in Montreal is not really good timing with the snow, especially if ebikes don’t like salt (quoting yours truly :) )You mentioned the 29 inch is more comfortable than the 27; according to my height 5,6’’ I should get the 27″. Do you think I should get the 29 and I will be able to adjust it to my body dimensions? Also, how fast does the battery recharge?

Thank you! Céline

Hi Céline! Yeah, this is a good ebike. It’s made to be affordable, but still pretty capable, and it’s nice that they offer two wheel sizes. Yes, I agree that the 27″ wheel is a better fit for you at 5’6″ tall. The larger 29″ wheel diameter helps to smooth out bumps, but raises the frame, adds weight, and just isn’t a great fit unless you’re a taller person. I believe that the 27″ will still be very comfortable for you. As for charging, I’d estimate that a full charge could take 5.5 hours. Note that the first half fill goes much faster than the second half, because the charger slows down in order to help the battery balance (which is easier on the cells, helping them to last longer and be in good condition). I hope this helps!!

Thank you for your reply it helps me and reaffirms my choice for this ebike! Can’t wait to order and try it out!

I just got a Moscow and its terrible in so many aspects! The controller is awful and the wires running all over the frame is a pain! you cannot easily carry the damn thing and finding a rear rack for it is another nightmare! The common racks that attach to seat post and rear part of the frame wouldn’t work and the compatible ones are unavailable and quite pricy! the bike come with absolute no adjustment and the L and H on the derailleur was so off that you couldn’t shift it to Gear 1 or 7 and the rest was entirely unindexed! The whole things is a mess and Leon Cycle did not even post my review! This is why they have so few reviews for each product!

Hi Hamed, that really sucks. This is why I created EBR and the associated forums, to let people speak more freely (as long as they are constructive and honest). It sounds like you’re frustrated with the bike and it came damaged or just way out of tune. I’m sorry man, yes, the wires on this ebike are also more exposed vs. internally routed. I hope you got a good deal on it, I think with so many brands being sold out recently, people are left with fewer options and the direct online bikes can be risky and get damaged in shipping. NCM has been around longer, and I feel like the founder is a hard working person (who supplied Magnum and Amego) but I haven’t been in touch or reviewed their products for a while now. Hope you can get it running right and enjoy some rides this summer… or sell it and get another ebike.

Hi Court, I really appreciate both the website and youtube videos! They are really helpful! I fixed almost everything but it took me > 3 hours and was a total pain! I got it for < 1500 CAD so it wasn't horrible but anyway I wish I would have been waitng till June/July to get either a Radpower or Rize which both are looking pretty good but are in the back order! Deciding to bike again after twenty something years you'de assume how unfamiliar everything looks like and that is why I want other folks like me know what to expect! Cheers

dennis morgan

I purchased a Moscow Plus one month ago and it has not run with any assistance at consistantlly motor keeps cutting and no speedo reading have checked all connections and they are tight we have at least 8 ebikes in our group now . and many different brands this only one doing this. other experienced riders have ridden my bike and the same thing has happened to them no speedo reading no power motor turn on handle bar switch it runs with assistance for about 30 seconds and cuts out again i am now wishing i did not purchase this bike. you can ring them for help and it takes so long for them to get back to you has any one else had this problem with a moscow plus bike

Hi Dennis, that sounds frustrating. Thanks for sharing with us, I hope you are able to find some solutions or maybe sell the Moscow Plus and try another ebike?

Got a Moscow Plus and I’m pretty happy with it. The previous owners stating their issues I believe they may have a dud, Mine works well, shifts very smoothly (for the drivetrain in this price range), the pedal assist works well Talking bang for the buck I believe there is nothing that comes close. 16mA batt 500W motor 80Nm torque, hydraulic brakes, decent tires I mean this bike checks all the boxes for a rear hub low cost bikes. Will see down the road for longevity and issues but as it is I would totally recommend this for someone’s first ebike without shelling out big $$ for a mid drive fancier big name bike. As the review already stated the kickstand position is awkward to say the least and the charger could be better, but these are pretty much my only complaints after owning it for approx 1 month,

Thanks for the update, Adrian! Glad to hear that you’re satisfied with the product :)

I bought my Moscow Plus a week ago from a local bike shop in lower mainland of BC. Fully charged the battery (53.7 V reading) and took it out for a total of three rides. Got a total of 135 kms before the last battery gauge bar started to flash. was using PAS 1-2 mainly. The only problem encountered so far is when the front derailleur is in the small sprocket and the rear is also in the small sprocket, the chain would tend to skip. Otherwise a good bike.

Hi Rob! Very fair assessment, thanks for sharing what has worked and what issues you’ve noticed. I covered this model a long time ago, so perhaps things are outdated a bit. Does your bike mostly fit the description and review I made here? It sounds like you’re pretty happy with it overall, I think they are priced well.

Hi, love the reviews and because yours are far most the best, I purchased the NCM Power Plus and am happy with the bike. Only problems I have had since my purchase I found that the fat tires were rather slippery during the winter riding on city roads and I started to get constant rear flat tires, I had about 3 flats all within 2 months after purchase, I took it into the shop and the bike mechanic could not find anything wrong, so I made the decision to change tires from the original Schwalbe 57-662 to 55-662 and 1,766 km later still no flat tires and mystery was never solved.

The other issue I have that the Leon website key features state – reach up to 150 km (depending on terrain conditions & power level settings) OK well I thought that this seems a little of an over statement, so was hoping for at least 100km range on a full battery but I don’t even get close so I would love to know how this 150km range is achieved – I am 5’11” and weigh 91kg. I usually bike on good flat city roads and the occasional flat fine gravel cycle path using PAS #3 and 18th gear traveling about 23-25 km/h (21 m/hr) and I am lucky to get 65km (40 miles) range before the flashing cell appears on the screen, so if anyone or yourself can tell me what I am doing wrong and how I can achieve more km range without have to weigh in at 60kg I would be very grateful, as at this stage I feel that the 150km statement made by Leon Cycles is a little misleading. Other changers I have made on my bike are just some short plastic guards and a more comfortable seat.

Cheers Glenn

Hi Glenn! I’m glad to hear that your new tires are working better. Regarding the range estimates from NCM, most companies I speak with use a 72kg (160lb) rider on flat pavement with no wind using both the low assist and high assist to estimate a range. Since you are riding with PAS #3 I would expect your actual range to fall somewhere between their estimate. The higher the assist, the lower the tire pressure, the less smooth the terrain, and the more throttle is used will all reduce your range. Another way range is sometimes calculated is to divide the watt hours of the battery pack by 20 so that would be 768 / 20 = 38.4 minimum range. It sounds like you are getting close to that number (you said 40 miles). Over time, battery cells may not provide the same high capacity as they are power cycled, and the parts of the bike could become dirty and less smooth. A tuneup could help increase range. This ebike also uses a cadence sensor, which doesn’t require much pedal input from the rider, so the motor usually works harder than a torque sensor. These are all of my thoughts, I hope they help you :)

bikes crap…. my throttle has already broken the display screen has frozen and won’t let me change pedal assistance settings….. complete angler Gosnells is where i brought it from they scammed me and put 1.95 inch tubes when its supposed to have 3 inch wide tubes…. disappointing

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Based on Amor Towles’ Best-Selling Novel, the Lionsgate-produced series, A Gentleman In Moscow, will Debut on March 29 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia

Paramount+ today released first-look images from its upcoming limited series A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. And announced that the U.K. original series will premiere on March 29 exclusively on Paramount+ in Canada, the U.K., and Australia. And in the U.S. on the Paramount+ with Showtime plan. With additional Paramount+ international territories to follow at a later date.

BASED ON THE NOVEL

An adaptation of Amor Towles’ internationally best-selling novel, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW follows Count Alexander Rostov, played by Emmy Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Halston, Trainspotting). Who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history. Spared immediate execution, he is banished by a Soviet tribunal to an attic room in the opulent Hotel Metropol. Threatened with death if he ever sets foot outside again.

As the years pass. And some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold outside the hotel’s doors, Rostov’s reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery. As he builds a new life within the walls of the hotel, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love.

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Alongside McGregor, the series stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ahsoka, Kate, Birds of Prey) as glamorous, self-made film actress Anna Urbanova. Alexa Goodall (The Devil’s Hour, Lockwood and Co) as the Count’s unlikely young friend Nina. Johnny Harris (Without Sin, This is England ’86) as conflicted secret police officer Osip. And Fehinti Balogun (Dune, I May Destroy You) as Mishka, the Count’s best friend from university. Additional cast includes Leah Harvey (Foundation), and Paul Ready (Motherland, The Terror). John Heffernan (Becoming Elizabeth, The Pursuit of Love), Lyès Salem (Coupez, Abou Leila), Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (Lamb, The Witcher). Dee Ahluwalia (Consent, Sex Education) and Anastasia Hille (I Hate Suzie Too).

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A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW is produced by Lionsgate Television. In association with Paramount. Ben Vanstone serves as Showrunner on the series. Which is the first production to come through Lionsgate’s first look deal with Tom Harper’s company Popcorn Storm Pictures. Harper (War and Peace, Peaky Blinders) will also executive produce alongside Vanstone. McGregor, Sharon Hughff, (Three Pines), Pancho Mansfield (Queen of the South). Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand (Nautilus, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris) and the novel’s writer, New York Times best-selling author Amor Towles. BAFTA® award-winning director, and Emmy nominee Sam Miller (Surface, I May Destroy You, Luther) serves as director to select episodes and executive producer. Sarah O’Gorman (The Witcher, The Last Kingdom) also serves as director.

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The A Gentleman in Moscow cast features Ewan McGregor, Fehinti Balogun and Daniel Cerqueira. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Ben Vanstone’s Showtime series on Paramount+ . Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast section, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

A Gentleman in Moscow takes place during the 1910s. After the October Revolution, an aristocrat named Alexander gets banished to a small room in the Hotel Metropol. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he plots an escape while communicating with fellow house arrest prisoners. Here’s every actor and character in A Gentleman in Moscow , an adaptation of Amor Towles’ 2016 novel.

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A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Ewan McGregor as Alexander Rostov

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Character Profile: A gentleman count. He returns to Russia in 1918 after writing a resistance poem called “Where Is Our Purpose Now?” Alexander lives an aristocratic lifestyle while navigating the Hotel Metropol but lives in a tiny room.

McGregor’s Resume: Renton in Trainspotting (1996), Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars Franchise (1999-), Christian in Moulin Rouge! (2001), Dan Torrance in Doctor Sleep (2019), Halston in Halston (2021)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Fellow Travelers’

A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Daniel Cerqueira as Vasily

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Character Profile: A Hotel Metropol employee. He reports directly to the manager.

Cerqueira’s Resume: Keckwick in The Woman in Black (2012), Daniel in Radiator (2014), Dr. Graves in The A Word (2016-20), Stan in Judy (2019), Allan Ramsay in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Waco: The Aftermath’

A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Leah Harvey as Marina

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Character Profile: A Hotel Metropol maid. She collects leftover food for her son.

Harvey’s Resume: Gina in Dustbin Baby (2008), Estelle in On the Road (2016), Hannah in Fighting with My Family (2019), Matelote in Les Misérables (2019), Salvor Hardin in Foundation (2021-)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Yellowjackets’

A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Paul Ready as Prince Petrov

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Character Profile: Alexander’s friend. He is an accomplished violinist and the son of a famous general. Prince Petrov hopes to escape the Hotel Metropol with Alexander.

Ready’s Resume: Lee in Utopia (2013-14), Benji Robertson in The Tunnel (2013), Kevin Brady in Motherland (2016-22), Henry Goodsir in The Terror (2018), Bailey in Heart of Stone (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Let the Right One In’

A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Lyès Salem as Andrey

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Character Profile: A Hotel Metropol waiter. He interacts with Alexander during the opening episodes.

Salem’s Resume: Arab Guard in Munich (2005), Mounir Mekbel in Mascarades (2008), Djaffar in The Man from Oran (2014), Mohamed in Le Grand Bazar (2019), Père Amine in Paternel (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: ‘American Gigolo’

The A Gentleman in Moscow cast also includes:

Fehinti Balogun as Mishka
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Emily
Johnny Harris as Osip Glebnikov
John Heffernan as Bishop
Alexa Goodall as Nina
Dee Ahluwalia as Audrius
Jean-Pascal Heynemand as Shalyapin Barman
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna Urbanova
Beau Gadsdon as Sofia (Older)
Anastasia Hille as Olga
Jason Forbes as Nachevko
Gabriel Robinson as Teenage Yasha
Billie Gadsdon as Sofia (6 years)
Emil Hostina as Vyshinsky
Steve Furst as Ignatov
Spike Leighton as Gleb
Anna Madeley as Narrator
Penny Downie as The Countess

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Photograph: Emily Perkins/Trek. The FX+ 2 comes in two configurations and three different sizes. The default model has a regular step-over top tube, and the FX+ 2 Stagger has a step-through top ...
Trek FX+ 2 review
Tom's Guide Verdict. The Trek FX+ 2 is an eBike that is easy to ride and feels like a bike, but the lack of certain features makes it tough to justify its $2,399 price. Pros. Clean design ...
Trek FX+ 2 Stagger Review
Compared to many of the other Trek electric bicycle models, this one has a lower battery capacity of 250 watt hours, no USB charging port on the display panel, limited display readouts, and a minimalist hub motor vs. multi-sensing mid-drive. It's light, efficient, and inexpensive, but a lot less powerful and dynamic.
The Trek FX+ 2 e-bike is a jack-of-all-trades
The differences between the two mostly come down to modifications needed for the electric bits and the tires. The FX+ 2 comes with 700x40 mm tires instead of 35s and has a max tire size of 50 mm ...
Trek FX+2 Review
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2023 Trek FX+ 2 Electric Bike Review
The Trek FX+ 2 is a technologically advanced electric bike that packs a powerful punch. It features a comfortable geometry and seating, an efficient motor, and intuitive controls that make riding a joy. With this review, you'll get an up-close look at all of the bike's specs and features as well as how it performs during regular use.
FX+ is your lightweight, everyday e-bike
FX+. FX+ is an intuitive, fully equipped electric assist bike designed for exploring more of your city. Ride to work, run errands, or just ride for fun on our lightest city e-bike ever. Just get on and go! FX+ is equipped with lights, fenders, and a rear rack to carry your essentials, simple and intuitive on-bar controls with three levels of ...
Trek FX+ 2 Electric Bike Review
Unassisted hill climb. Climbing a hill at the lowest gear setting available, without battery power. / 5. Unassisted cruising. Ease of riding at higher speeds without battery assistance. / 5 ...
Trek FX 2 Disc Equipped review: Unspectacular but effective
The FX 2 Disc Equipped is priced at £740.00 - it's not currently available in the USA - which is £90 more than the FX 2 Disc standard (£650.00/$799.99) which foregoes the rack, lights ...
EBIKE EXPERIENCE: Trek FX+ 2
FX+ 2 is a lightweight city electric bike that's designed to make everyday excursions faster and more fun. It has an intuitive and natural feeling pedal assi...
FX+
All-new FX+. FX+ is a lightweight, everyday electric bike that helps you explore more of the places you love. Equipped with an intuitive drive system, lights, fenders, and a rear rack, this fun and functional e-bike will add an extra boost (and plenty of ease) to every adventure.
Trek FX 2 Review: Ultimate Guide To The Fitness Hybrid Gravel Grinder
Yes, the 2022 Trek FX 2 Disc is certainly worth it's $779.99 price tag. Save the extra $150 to afford the Trek FX 3 Disc. It comes with an upgraded group set and a carbon fork to eat up additional vibrations from the road. In other words, you can't go wrong with any Trek FX model.
Trek Checkmate Review
One gravel bike for all gravel riders will no longer do, so Trek now makes two. Plus a review of the new Checkmate race bike. By Matt Phillips Published: Aug 15, 2024 10:59 AM EDT.
Paramount TV Studios Shutting Down in Restructuring
Clemens joined Paramount TV Studios in 2018 after working as an agent and manager and in the executive ranks at FX. She added oversight of Paramount+ scripted content to her portfolio in 2021 ...
NCM Moscow Plus Review
The 180mm rotor hydraulic disc brakes are a great upgrade here, they are complimented well by a nicer derailleur, better gearing range, and more gearing options here on the Plus vs the regular Moscow. The Plus is actually lighter by 1.4lbs despite its larger battery, better fork, upgraded gel saddle, and nicer display.
FX 2 Disc Gen 3
FX 2 Disc Gen 3. 298 Reviews / Write a Review. $749.99 $799.99. Model 5258267. Retailer prices may vary depending on location and delivery method. The final price will be shown in your cart. FX 2 Disc is a stylish and versatile hybrid bike with disc brakes that let you stop on a dime and ask for change, even when the weather isn't cooperating.
A Gentleman In Moscow
Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Anna in A Gentleman in Moscow episode 2, streaming on Paramount+ 2024. Photo Credit: Ben Blackall/Paramount+ With Showtime BEHIND THE SCENES. A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW is produced by Lionsgate Television. In association with Paramount. Ben Vanstone serves as Showrunner on the series.
FX+ 2 Stagger
FX+ 2 Stagger. $1,999.97 $2,499.99. Model 5268350. Retailer prices may vary depending on location and delivery method. The final price will be shown in your cart. FX+ 2 Stagger is a lightweight city electric bike that's designed to make everyday excursions faster and more fun. It has an intuitive and natural feeling pedal assist system that ...
FX 2
FX 2 is a versatile hybrid bike for fitness, commuting, or riding for the fun of it! It has a lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame, 24 speeds and a wide range of gearing that's great in hilly terrain, and tires that are both fast on the road and stable on paths and loose terrain. Compare. Color / Matte Trek Black.
'The Bear': Lionel Boyce Earned Respect for Cast After Marcus ...
The Season 2 "The Bear" episode titled "Honeydew," which showcased Boyce, mostly focused on Marcus' personal and professional growth. In it, Marcus is tasked with creating three desserts ...
A Gentleman in Moscow Cast: Every Actor and Character
Read More at VV — Know the Cast & Characters: 'American Gigolo'. The A Gentleman in Moscow cast also includes: Fehinti Balogun as Mishka. Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Emily. Johnny Harris as Osip Glebnikov. John Heffernan as Bishop. Alexa Goodall as Nina. Dee Ahluwalia as Audrius. Jean-Pascal Heynemand as Shalyapin Barman.
FX 2 Disc
Model 584151. Retailer prices may vary depending on location and delivery method. The final price will be shown in your cart. FX 2 Disc is a stylish and versatile hybrid bike with disc brakes that let you stop on a dime and ask for change, even when the weather isn't cooperating. Train, commute, or ride for fun with the lightweight Alpha Gold ...
FX 1 Gen 3
"If you want an affordable bike that's built to last, the Trek FX 1 could be for you. Its dependable yet lightweight frame won't hold you back as you explore new terrain. Plus, it's comfortable and sturdy. If you want a reliable ride for exploring trails near and far, you can't go wrong with this Trek hybrid." Read more
Trek Bikes
Changing the world one bike at a time. Trek Stories. At Trek Bikes, we create bikes for the rider; from kids and teen bikes through to road bikes, mountain bikes and city, hybrid and commuter bikes. Learn more about our electric bikes too!