Hybrid meets gravel: Trek gives FX Sport a complete overhaul

Trek has redesigned its FX Sport Carbon gravel-ready fitness bike with greater tyre clearance and a slighter higher headtube. As it now has bigger tyres that offer a more comfortable ride, Trek has also removed its IsoSpeed dampening technology to save weight and cost. 

The FX Sport Carbon is Trek’s hybrid bike that’s kitted out with all-terrain tyres and flat bars for confidence and control, and is designed to be a versatile option too thanks to plenty of mounts.

Treks says the FX Sport Carbon combines the looks of an Emonda, the versatility of an FX and the capability of a Checkpoint, all at a more competitive price point than before.

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At the heart of this new bike is Trek’s lightweight 400 Series OCLV carbon frame and carbon fork.

Trek has changed up the geometry, with a touch less reach and slightly more stack than previous models for a more comfortable yet active and fast riding position.

All models are set up with a 1x drivetrain to give riders a wide range of gearing with the simplicity of a single shifter. 

The higher end FX Sport Carbon 5 and 6 models feature a gravel-specific Shimano GRX drivetrain designed for off-road use, while the entry level FX Sport 4 is equipped with Shimano’s Deore M5100 mtb groupset. 

For versatility, Trek has included mounts for a frame bag and a rear rack to help make it easy to carry gear, nutrition, groceries and more. 

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Riders also have the option to add mudguards for all-weather capabilities.

The FX Sport has clearance for 40mm tyres with mudguards, 42mm without.

The FX Sport Carbon 6 is the lightest and fastest bike in the line-up and receives Bontrager’s Aeolus Elite carbon wheels for an added performance boost.

There are three models available, with the range starting at £1,700 for the FX Sport 4 and topping out at £3,000 for the FX Sport 6. 

Trek expects these new models to be available in the UK in the summer. 

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