
FX+ 2
$2,499
MSRP
The FX+ 2 is Trek's lightweight e-hybrid — a quiet rear-hub motor and a hidden battery in a bike that still feels like a regular FX. Best for shorter commutes and fitness rides.
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Full specifications
- MSRP
- $2,499
- Category
- Commuter
- Class
- Class 1
- Top Speed
- 20 mph
- Motor
- Hyena rear hub (Hub)
- Motor Power
- 250W nominal
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Battery
- 250Wh, Li-Ion (250Wh range extender available)
- Range
- up to 35 miles
- Weight
- 40 lbs
- Frame
- Alpha Gold Aluminum
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, 160mm
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 9-speed
- Suspension
- None
- Tires
- 700×40c
- Max Payload
- 300 lbs
- Warranty
- Lifetime frame, 2 yr motor/battery
What we love
- ~40 lb build rides and parks like a normal hybrid
- Battery hides cleanly in the downtube
- Trek dealer network for service
What we'd change
- Small 250Wh battery; the range extender costs extra
- Battery isn't user-removable — shop service to swap
Our verdict
By Sean Lupton · March 12, 2026 · Scored 8.7/10 against how we test
The FX+ 2 is for the rider whose commute is short and whose bike-storage situation is unforgiving — a ~40-lb Class 1 hybrid that rides and parks like a normal FX. At $2,499 it's priced against far cheaper hub bikes, so the value proposition is the light weight and Trek dealer, not the spec sheet. Riders wanting 28 mph or a big battery for long hauls should skip it.
The 8.7 reflects strong ride quality and serviceability: owner accounts consistently praise how the hidden downtube battery and quiet Hyena hub keep the bike feeling like a regular hybrid, and Trek's shop network anchors the build-and-serviceability score. Real-world range is the weak criterion — a 250Wh pack is genuinely small, the range extender costs extra, and the battery isn't user-removable, so a swap means a shop visit. Motor power is adequate, not thrilling, capped at Class 1's 20 mph.
The honest compromise is capacity and convenience: you pay a Trek premium for a light, tidy bike but live with 35-mile range and shop-only battery service. If your rides are short and you value a dealer, that's easy to accept. If you want more range and 28 mph for similar money, a Ride1Up 700-Series gives you both — at the cost of the FX+'s discreet weight and clean looks.
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