mistermog

Hi guys, just got a 2017 7.3 today after looking at a handful of bikes. Looking forward to learning more about it.

Tommy1955

I believe the 2017 would be an FX3. Here in Houston, TX, it comes stock with the 700x32 AW1 tire. I would personally recommend putting the AW2 tires on. A MUCH better tire and more durable. I don't use the stock seat. I really love this bike. Did 36 miles today.

ad18

Bought my new FX3 this past Saturday. Went on a 14 mile ride Sunday and couldn't be happier. Hope to read all the posts in here and get up to speed. Glad to be part of the FX club.

ColonelSanders

The 1st Rule of FX Club is to post pics of said FX.

finch204

Trek 7.2 FX with Thule Ridealong Mini child bike seat

sh00k

great setup, finch. hope you and the kiddo put a bunch of fun-filled miles on it

finch204

Thanks! I try to take him on bike rides at night when the weather is acceptable.

I have searched for a bit and couldn't find anyone else using a front mount child bike seat on a Trek FX. Hopefully my post here helps another cyclist in the future.

ColonelSanders

The FX series is in many ways just a basic sort of bike, but they are very nice looking bikes too.

sh00k

I am going to do the same when my daughter is older - she's only 8 months right now but a good friend of mine gave me his gently used baby seat (similar to the one on your fx) and a trailer that can haul 2 kids. I can't wait!

finch204

It will be fun when you can finally take your kids on bike rides. We will probably get a trailer too when he outgrows the bike seat and install it on the FX as well.

Make sure to get the pediatrician's approval first before going on the first bike ride. In my case, when I asked the doctor about it, all he said was make sure he has a helmet and that the weather is not too hot or too cold for him.

lyjohn11

hi everyone. question for all of you. i was at a Trek Store today and they had the 2017 FX 2s with bottle cage and kickstand installed for $489 + tax. at my LBS they did not have the kickstand and bottle cage installed. the only thing i can think of is that it was a demo so they took the kickstand and cage off? to boot, the LBS price is $520 + tax. the only thing i can think of in the difference in price is the markup. what am i missing on this? are the kickstand and cage included ONLY if i buy direct from Trek?

also, i may have located a totally different LBS that has a brand new 2016 7.2 FX model in my size, but in the waterloo blue (meh on the color). i haven't gone to ride it yet. it's the same price as a 2017 FX 2. if i can live with the blue, i think i'll buy that due to components.

Tommy1955

I bought the 2017 FX3 and it didn't come with the water bottle holder or kick stand. I could have used my old water bottle but I decided to get a new white bottle holder to go with the white bike. About 2 months later, I did have a kick stand put on.

lyjohn11

Oddly enough, I'm now weighing the FX3 as a possibility now that I've ridden it (good job sales guy Eric at Trek!!). I should've never ridden it!! I confirmed too, the FX3 doesn't come with cage or kickstand. the FX2 does. The carbon fork is amazingly different. the difference in components is minimally noticeable at best.

hokiefyd 

After back-to-back on a carbon fork vs. alloy fork on the "same" bike, I'm curious to hear what you feel is different. Does the ride feel softer? Lighter? Does the steering seem lighter? Do you think there's the same amount of brake flex with the carbon fork, or more or less? Thanks.

Scooty Puff Jr

Here's my 2 cents.

Before I took delivery of my new bike a few weeks ago, I rode a lot of different upright bikes with carbon and aluminum forks for a couple months. They all rode about the same, the carbon fork bikes did feel lighter in the front, but that may have just been in my head. I couldn't feel any noticeable brake flex, not saying that there isn't any, but if there is, its very minimal. One thing that stood out with a carbon fork was how much better it rode over rough roads. We have a lot if brick roads in my area, and the carbon fork seemed to soak up the harshness of the road better than a ridgid metal fork. The carbon fork almost felt like a suspension fork, there was very little to no road vibration telegraphed to my hands. Though most bikes I was riding were flatbar road bikes with high pressure tires, I'm sure there wouldn't be as much noticeable difference if I were on lower pressure tires.

Even though I bought a carbon frame bike, I'm somewhat on the fence cost wise, about having a carbon fork on a ridgid metal frame bike with low pressure tires.

lyjohn11

as the other user noted, the biggest difference for me was road vibration through the fork to the handlebars. with the carbon fork, the ride was a lot smoother. weight is also a factor for me. i will be bringing my bike up and down stairs almost daily. i'm still mulling and will go back again today for more riding.

TooFatForLycra

So I am looking into hopping into the cycling world.

I'm interested in the fx S4 and S5. Mainly because they seem to be on the faster side of hybrid bikes. But I do have one question. How well would the S4/5 hold up on gravel/crushed limestone trails?

I notice one of the bike trails near by has about 2 miles of gravel

jase33

I have the DS 4 and I ride hard pack and gravel trails often. The bike is great on those trails as well as paved trails.

TooFatForLycra

Ah sorry i meant the fx s4 and s5. I have too many bikes on the brain. Lol

The ds is the other bike i am considering if gravel is a no go for the fx

jase33

In that case I know people who ride the same trails as I do and ride the FX. I am not sure which models but I see them on old rail trails. Its a very good bike.

TooFatForLycra

Thank you!

finch204

Just a heads up in case you aren't aware, the FX S 4 and the S 5 while still FX bikes, are almost different bikes. The FX S 4 is the regular aluminum framed FX bike with a carbon fork. The S 5 is a full on carbon bike using the Domane frame. It is basically a flat bar Domane with disc brakes. Trek considers the Domane a gravel bike, so I think both S 4 and S 5 bikes will do well enough on short gravel trails. The S 4 comes with slightly wider 28mm tires than the S 5.

zebkedic

I'll chime in as well on just a bit of vibration dampening. After about 1500 miles on my FX 3, I'm pleased with the ride and feel of the carbon fork.

- Cpt. Bob

Aahzz

I'll chime in on this thread - after some heavy comparison shopping between the Giant Escape 2 and the Trek FX 2, including multiple trips between bike shops today to test ride, I am the happy owner of a Trek FX2. I have to say that the Trek of Cincinnati store in Ft. Wright Kentucky provided me with the best service I have ever received from a bike shop, bar none, and that was a help in deciding - along with the fact that the Trek fit me better.

I know, pics or it didn't happen, so here you go:

Scooty Puff Jr

Nice bike !