I take my Trek FX on some local singletrack
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- With Gravel really taking off I made some changes to my “Fitness bike” (at least that’s what Trek calls it). I gotta say it’s a fun Hybrid especially on the flats. It really reminds me of a 90’s rigid mtb.
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Nice to see the TrekFX on different terrain. Nice upgrades too!
Thank you! It’s a fun bike for sure!
Last year I gave my FX to a friend and bought a Checkpoint for single-track and gravel riding after I moved to northwest Arkansas. Made me realize how "bad" the FX was. It got my through four years of riding in SF, so I can't knock it too hard, but holy cow is there a difference between a budget bike and a mid-level as far as heft, drivetrain, and handling goes. I would think beyond the $3,000 mark you get rapidly diminishing returns. RIP my sweet FX.
I agree, I have a mtb background so normally I’m on one of my mountain bikes for singletrack. When the trails are wet I’ll run the FX on gravel and pathways just thought it would be fun to give it a go for this video.
I pulled off the entry level drivetrain from my FX and upgraded it with a Deore 1x10. If I got into more gravel riding I would likely invest in a proper gravel bike. For now this one checks all the boxes. Enjoy the Checkpoint!! That’s a nice bike!
I rode my Trek fx everywhere ! To town 12 mi just to ride the town trails etc 😊
That’s awesome! It’s a pretty versatile bike for sure. Now that I have gravel tires on it I feel like it can handle a lot more too. Thanks for the comment!
Hybrid rider too here with 35c tire 💪
Nice! They’re fun bikes! Thanks for watching.
I got one free and have it on my dumb trainer. was contemplating graveling it more.
Honestly it’s pretty decent on gravel, Trek says 38c is the max tire but I fit some 40’s and there is still good clearance. I also flipped my stem so I have a better aero and aggressive riding position. I think the biggest thing I would gain from a true gravel bike is the more hand positions drop bars offer.
I've often wondered. Do the quoted max tire sizes include the ISO 4mm clearance standard?
My Hybrid states 35 mm Max but at measured 36 mm I have 7mm minimum clearance. I suspect if you were willing to settle for 2mm clearance 40s would be a nonissue.
The bike came factory with 35mm and spec sheet says max without fenders is 38mm. Right now with the 40mm tires I have 4-5mm on the drive side and I think 6mm-ish on the non-drive side (if I remember right). I think frame manufactures are measuring with a side of caution. I could have likely squeezed in a 42mm tire and still be fine.
I also looked at gravel bikes and it looks like majority come with 38-42mm from factory. I figured if I need more then that I’m likely better off on one of my mountain bikes.
@ivanmtb00 My tight spot is vertical clearance. Probably could clear a set of 6.50B x 47 if I switched wheel sizes.
Ah yeah that can be a factor too. I’ve been lucky with vertical and still have a good amount of space. What Hybrid are you on?
@@ivanmtb00 Felt Verza Speed 40.
Nice bike! Even a 35mm gravel tire would do pretty good. I rode the factory Bontrager tires on some singletrack and gravel and it was fine. The new tires are better but I think it’s more the tread then the width.
Which fx is that? Do you think it is worth it to go for the fx6?
This is the base model FX1. I have made some upgrades to it (1x10 Deore drivetrain, brake pads, tubeless gravel tires, new rear wheel). The FX6 is a great bike, carbon frame, nice components, disc brakes. It’s in the price point where I would also check out drop bar gravel bikes as well unless you have decided on flat bars.