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FX+ 2
Trek
Class 1
Commuter

FX+ 2

8.7

$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.