Trek FX Gravel Test - and I Give it a Name 

Check out a gravel race that I competed in with this bike (video on channel)! I installed Shimano PD-EH500 pedals, along with WTB Riddler tan wall gravel tires (700x37c). Bike worked phenomenally with that setup!

I have an FX1 disc ( standard 35c tyres ) I use it every day in London; on the streets, down the canal paths, in the parks, wet, dry, whatever. The only thing I changed where the pedals ( stock pedals are awful in the wet ) and the bar grips to Ergon GP3 as I like to use grip ends. Great bike.

welp thats a good capable bike, aren’t we were riding worse bike back when super young to almost everywhere? 😀

Great test. I fear for punctures. You guys are strong. Thanks.

I put WTB Byway 700x40s on my FX 6, boom!, it's a gravel bike. The Byway has a smooth tread in the middle of the tire so it rides like a road tire on pavement, and diamond shaped tread on the shoulder so that it grips when you get into gravel. I have looked into getting a "real" gravel bike, but I find that I am really more comfortable and feel safer with flat bars, and I added aerobars for those times when I facing the wind and want to get more aero.

lol love the name brotha! Congrats again. I would leave the tires for a little longer Todd, knobby tires will be great for the dirt and trails but it will suck on the road. You have a good all-rounder for now.

I ordered the fx3 disc with the stagger frame. The matte dnister black. Med frame size. I ride mostly on paved trail system and some street riding with traffic. After a hip fracture recovery hopefully the stagger frame will be easier to get on and off. Thanks for the video. Your wife rocks!!

Nice test! I rode my FX2 on gravel too. It's not bad. It's the downhill and turns on gravel trails that need an upgrade to gravel bike, or mtb. Really depends on the terrain and how you ride the trails.

Nice video man! This helped me decide on what to buy and just bought the 2022 fx2 disc. I gotta come up with a name too, like the thanos reference

Two weeks ago I've bought mine FX 2 Disk 2022. too as the replacement for my well over ten years old bike with older Shimano 3x7 Tourney drivetrain. I've found it at my local bike store on discount for about 749 Euros (I'm from the EU) after thorough research on which bike to choose from. And I have to say that I'm very impressed with this bike's buildt quality, how it handles on paved (mostly flat) roads and some light gravel paths, mostly also by it's comfort (Bontrager handles could be somewhat better shock absorbers for a non-suspension bike), shifters, very responsive brakes and how light it actually is (only about 11.7 kg). 2x9 Altus/ Acera drivetrain is very smooth and fun to use. I use bike for several days each week as a means of exercise and usually do something about 10-15 km per each ride or more if I'm in good shape and there's nice weather. It's a bit odd but here in Europe Trek FX 2 Disk comes with Tektro brakes, not the ones on bikes in the States. Warm greetings from Croatia, European Union, all over the Atlantic sea! 👍👍👍

Thanks for the video! I’m thinking of getting the fx2 mainly for commute in the city and seems it would behave good on some gravel too. Other option I was considering was the dual sport, but that doesn’t seem as much fun as the fx.

It’s probably a lot faster than a marlin though on gravel that kind of gravel? Do you agree? And it’s probably way better for longer distances. Marlin more rugged but of course thicker wheels add lots of weight.

I thought for sure you would flat with those 35 c tires. I just got a new leftover 2021 FX Carbon Sport 4. Almost 700 off the original price when they first came out. I dont think it will ever leave pavement with the 32c tires. Light as all get out ( Barely 21 pounds ) and incredibly fast for a flat bar bike. Its my "silver bullet". LOL

Matching N+1s?!? Your wife needs to talk to mine! 😂 She recently upbiked from a 2017 FX2 (V brakes, not disc) because it was too playful on our local gravel trails and she wanted faster gearing and drop bars so she passed it on to our 14yo son and upbiked to a Specialized Diverge E5 (alloy, 2x10).

Hey man, cool review. What do you think of dual sport 3 Vs fx3?

Which FX model are you riding in this video? I test rode the FX 4 disc today and it felt super hard on gravel but really smooth on asphalt. The tires were 700x32, I’d say 700x38 would be better on gravel.

Amazing video, picking up mine next week 🤟

302 and that looks like the C&D so you guys must be in Delaware I’m just getting into riding a bike after not being on one since 02 where in Delaware are there trails to ride?

What computer are you running? Do you recommend it, or would you buy something different next time. I'm just getting onto cycling myself. I just bought a FX-4, and I'm looking for decent accessories. I've been considering the Bontrager RIDEtime Elite but I'm not too sure what's out there. Thanks!

Bike riding and some humor. "'That's what she said!"

Wish you brought fuel and compared/contrasted back to back.

Ah cool I mean but why? Just put skinnier tires and idk 67* and up mtb 1x. Clutch derailleur. You know little off topic but I bought a GT performer 29er like re make wheelie monster. And there was a perfect yellow haro Caballero. It’s had that bmx nice upright frame. But on a set of cromo 170 something mm. Cranks but on bmx so stronger splined bottom bracket. Tektro 160 mechanical brakes felt good. Tapered fork with boss mounts. Nice upright tall stack so no hunching over. Had the idk 9 or 10 spd advent clutch derailleur. The seat tube 30.9 so any dropper post side. I regret not buying it instead. You could bike back wheelie it and always in an upright position. But can easily peda ahead of the bottom bracket for power. I’m 6’1/2” tall and it was a large and felt perfect.

Do you think a used Trek FX 2 without disc brakes for $150 would be fine for neighborhood roads and cement park trails mostly and sometimes on gravel or compact dirt trails or nature trails? Not mountain biking though. Just park trails, nature trails, and neighborhood rides. Or should I get a brand new Trek Dual Sport 3 with disc brakes I’ve had my mind on for $1K for the extra suspension and better components? I will mainly use it for exercise on cement parks and neighborhood rides but sometimes more recreationally on dirt or gravel nature trails. I know I repeated myself but I’m tired after work and want to make sure I’m clear. Would appreciate your input. Thank you!

I live in area where bad asphalt is rampant and I also ride on gravel roads. I am thinking of buying a Trek FX3 2022, but due to my needs, change the stock 32mm tires to 42mm or wider if I can. is this possible to do? I am not going to use fenders with this bike. What is the widest tire I can use? Ideally, I wanted to use a 42mm at the back and 45mm in front. Thank you

What size frame is that bike. The reason I ask is because the seat looks a little low in comparison to other videos. Is that just how you prefer to ride, or is the bike larger than you need? Thanks.

Great info, thanks!

Thanks

Hi, How tall you are?

This tire size is 35 is any problem to go in rubbish road?

Great review..

FX 2 is not made for gravel, unfortunately. FX 2 is a very harsh riding bike and the drivetrain is very basic and the bike is very heavy. FX sport line would be a better fit for gravel but then you will have to spend more money.

Am planning to buy a bike but confused which one is better Giant escape 3 or Trek fx1 Giant escape 3 has 38" tries Trek has 35" tires. And Trek has Shimano Altus but Giant has Shimano tourney only so am confused plz suggest me 🙏

What tire pressure do you use?

Which number is this fx 1 or 2 or 3

What tires can I put on this bike

This area looks familiar. :-)

You need to bring your audio level way down,

That's a urban/fitness/commuter bike, not a gravel. Can be used for gravel? Obviously.

Likely better on a rigid steel mountain bike from the 80’s or 90’s.

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The only true test is pain you know the deal

The older ones lighter better shape. Dont like the new ones at all.