2023 Trek

FX+ 2 Stagger

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.

An affordable, quiet, light weight, feature complete electric bicycle. Available in three frame sizes and three premium colors. Assembled and serviced by one of the largest bicycle networks in North America, it comes with a two year comprehensive warranty with lifetime frame warranty.

The mid-step frame design is approachable, easy to step over, but also sturdy and light. They provided space to mount a bottle cage or other accessory on the downtube! Very clean integrated cables and wires. Excellent 9-speed drivetrain with wide 11-36 tooth cassette.

Decent 160mm hydraulic disc brakes are easy to actuate. The 700x40c tires are efficient and include reflective sidewalls for safety. Integrated front and rear lights are positioned well. Plastic fenders keep you dry and clean. The rear rack offers great weight capacity at 25kg or 55lbs.

Lower than average 250wh battery capacity and 250 watt motor pair nicely for an efficient ride, but aren't as strong or long lasting. The torque and cadence sensor aren't as instant as I was hoping for. The battery cannot easily be removed for storage and charging, so you need to park near a plug.