FX+ 2
Origin
The FX+ 2 launched in 2023 as Trek's mainstream answer to the wave of European lightweight commuter e-bikes from VanMoof, Cowboy, and Ribble. Instead of a heavy mid-drive, Trek went with the Hyena HyDrive rear hub motor — 250 W nominal, 40 Nm of torque, integrated 250 Wh battery in the downtube — to keep the bike around 18 kg, an outlier weight in the city e-bike segment. It ships with integrated fenders, rear rack, headlight, and taillight, and uses 700c wheels with 40 mm reflective-sidewall tires. The Hyena Rider Assistant app lets owners tune motor output per assist level and track rides. Pricing starts at €2,499 in Europe, making it the affordable counterpart to the carbon, TQ-powered FX+ 7 higher up the range.
Specifications
- Frame
- Alpha Gold Aluminum, mid-step / Stagger frame options, internal cable routing, 3 sizes
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Altus 1x9, 11-36T cassette, 42T narrow-wide chainring with guard, Shimano M2010 trigger shifters
- Brakes
- Tektro/Promax hydraulic disc, dual-piston, 160 mm rotors front/rear
- Wheels
- Bontrager Connection aluminum 700c (28"), double-wall rims
The verdict
- Feature-complete from the factory: integrated fenders, rear rack, headlight and taillight ready to ride
- Very light for a fully-equipped commuter e-bike (~18 kg / 40 lb), easy to carry up stairs
- Stealthy looks — hidden battery and rear-hub motor make it pass for a regular bicycle
- Wide 11-36T cassette plus narrow-wide chainring is above average at this price, resists chain drop
- Hyena Rider Assistant app lets you tune motor output per assist level
- Low power for the segment: 250 W / 40 Nm and 250 Wh feel weak versus 350-750 W rivals, especially on hills
- Non-removable battery — the whole bike must be parked next to an outlet to charge
- Modest real-world range (~20-40 km) without paying extra for the Range Extender
- Torque sensor engages softly/slowly, more like a cadence sensor than instant assist
- 160 mm rotors can feel undersized for heavier riders or loaded cargo, and stock pedals lack grip
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