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The Trek FX+ 2 high step and FX+ 2 Stagger are affordable, quiet, light weight, feature complete electric bicycles. Available in three frame sizes and three premium colors. Assembled and serviced by one of the largest bicycle networks in North America, it comes with a two year comprehensive warranty with lifetime frame warranty. The mid-step frame design is approachable, easy to step over, but also sturdy and light. They provided space to mount a bottle cage or other accessory on the downtube! Very clean integrated cables and wires. Excellent 9-speed drivetrain with wide 11-36 tooth cassette. Decent 160mm hydraulic disc brakes are easy to actuate. The 700x40c tires are efficient and include reflective sidewalls for safety. Integrated front and rear lights are positioned well. Plastic fenders keep you dry and clean. The rear rack offers great weight capacity at 25kg or 55lbs. Lower than average 250wh battery capacity and 250 watt motor pair nicely for an efficient ride, but aren’t as strong or long lasting. The torque and cadence sensor aren’t as instant as I was hoping for. The battery cannot easily be removed for storage and charging, so you need to park near a plug.
0:00 Introduction, frame types, sizing, and colors
1:04 Feature complete, drive system stats, wheel and tires
2:19 No suspension fork, consider a suspension seatpost
2:50 Hub spacing and axles, 9-speed 11-36 Shimano Altus
4:14 Locking ergonomic grips, spacers, stem, internal routing
4:57 Motor cable positioning, 160mm hydraulic disc brakes
5:50 Rear rack details, Spanninga rear light, SKS plastic fenders
6:56 Total weight of the ebike 40lbs, battery pack specs
7:17 Battery is not removable, optional range extender pack
8:21 Battery weight 5lbs, motor power specs 250w 40nm torque
8:35 Combined torque and cadence sensor, responsiveness impressions
9:13 42 tooth narrow-wide chainring, guard and chain cover
9:56 Nice that it has bottle cage bosses, women’s saddle
10:37 Excellent headlight position, reflective Bontrager tires
11:16 Battery charger details 2 amp 1.3lbs and plug position
11:57 Battery care tips, kickstand positioning and adjustment
12:53 Powering on the display and exploring the button pad
13:22 Activating the lights and walk mode, tire comments
14:04 Ride test with handheld camera, light tests in shade
15:38 Brake test down a dirt hill, climbing and PAS response
16:39 Third person view of riding, faster paved ride test
18:13 Frame camera to show cadence response and noise
19:09 Body cam shots and no-hands riding test for stability
19:47 Conclusion with resources: compare, local shops, forums
Full review with specs and comparison tool: https://electricbikereview.com/trek/2023-fx-plus-2-stagger/
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