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Trek FX+ 2: specs and how it compares
Not tested. Will hasn't ridden this bike. Specs come from Trek's own site, written in our words, and each one is linked below. For bikes he has tested, see the reviews.
Class: Trek lists it as Class 2 with assist to 20 mph. The FX+ 2S version is Class 2/3. E-bike laws by state
$2,299.99
Price as of Oct 26, 2026 on Trek's site. MSRP; sold through Trek dealers and Trek's site.
Our take
The current FX+ 2 is a big change from the old 40 lb FX+. It now has a 500W hub motor, a throttle, a 520 Wh battery and full commuter gear, all at about 56 lb. You're paying Trek's price for a bike you can buy from and service at a local dealer, and it's UL 2849 certified. The 300 lb total weight limit is low for heavier riders hauling cargo, and direct-to-consumer bikes give more battery for the money.
Closest bike Will has tested
Aventon Level 3
Will rode it: a 500W commuter with a bigger 733 Wh battery and rack, for less than Trek's MSRP.
Read Will's reviewSpecs
| E-bike class | Class 2 (throttle, 20 mph) |
|---|---|
| Motor | 500W rear hub, 60 Nm |
| Battery | 520 Wh, inside the down tube, removable |
| Claimed range | Up to 50 mi (maker's figure) |
| Weight | 55.8 lb (size M) |
| Max total weight | 300 lb bike + rider + cargo (so about 244 lb for rider and cargo) |
| Suspension | SR Suntour air fork, 63 mm travel, plus a suspension seatpost |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.0 in (650 x 50 mm) gravel tires |
| Gears | Shimano 8-speed, 11-45 cassette |
| Included | Lights, turn signals, rear rack, Trek Central app; UL 2849 certified |
Trek lists it as Class 2 with assist to 20 mph. The FX+ 2S version is Class 2/3. Check e-bike laws in your state.
Versions
- FX+ 2: Class 2, 20 mph assist, high-step frame (this page)
- FX+ 2S: Class 2/3 version, same 500W/520Wh, same $2,299.99
- FX+ 2 Midstep / 2S Midstep: Lower step-over frame, about 55.6 lb
- FX+ 2 (2023): Older and very different: 250W, 250 Wh, about 40 lb. Don't mix up the specs when buying used.
Compared with similar bikes
| Trek FX+ 2not tested | Aventon Level 3 | Velotric Discover 2 | Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0spec profile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,299.99 | $1,699 | $1,499 | $4,499 |
| Motor | 500 W | 500 W | 750 W | 810 W |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 60 Nm | 75 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Battery | 520 Wh | 733 Wh | 706 Wh | 840 Wh |
| Weight | 55.8 lb | 67 lb | 63 lb | 63.3 lb |
| Payload | 244 lb | 300 lb | — | 300 lb |
| AEB Score | 5.3 (provisional) | 6.0 | 7.7 | 6.1 |
Specs for the other bikes come from their pages on this site; ones marked spec profile haven't been ridden by Will. Prices change, so check the review page for the latest.
What owners say
We haven't gathered enough owner reviews from sources we trust yet, so there's no summary for now.
Sources
- www.trekbikes.com, specs checked Oct 26, 2026
Page updated Oct 26, 2026.