Trek FX Review: 2 Ratings, Pros and Cons

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.