Trek Dual Sport vs FX Series! What’s The Difference?

In this video I compare and contrast the Trek Dual Sport and FX bikes in depth. This includes the Dual Sport 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the FX 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, with some points about the stagger, disc, and sport versions. I cover everything about how these bikes handle in different environments and help you figure out which bike is the best for your riding style!

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0:00 Intro
2:26 Main Points
4:19 Comparison
8:12 End Tables

[TalalipopMTB]

Hello everyone! Quick update. I had originally posted the below comment (in quotations) when I first uploaded this video, but I realize that it is not relevant here and I did not explain it well. Wider tires at slightly lower pressures can be faster than thinner tires at higher pressures when comparing 2 road bike tires with each other, but in this case the tires are different enough that it is not very relevant. The Dual Sport's tires will pretty much always be slower than the FX tires due to how many knobs they have for providing extra traction on gravel, while the FX's smoother tires will have less resistance and be able to help you go faster.

"The FX bikes do use thinner tires, but in reality the wider tires on the dual sport can provide the same amount of speed if setup at a lower psi. However the FX will still be faster because of the other component differences."

[SASCaesar]

Your videos have been EXTREMELY helpful in figuring out which bike to buy hubby for his birthday, great work, thank you!!!

[Jydmd]

I've been riding a 2009 Trek 7.2 FX for over 10 years, averaging 500-800km a year, and is still going strong. Didn't upgrade anything on it either, except for added rear pannier rack and fenders. Also ran clipless pedals for a while when I also had a road bike.

[NandoWasabi]

My first bike had front shock forks. I did ride the bike alot on the street. Once in great while I would ride on the dirt. After several years my shocks went out and get a new bike . I got the trek fx It rides really good on the street.

[Rocky]

I chose the fx 2 because I wanted speed over “comfort”. The fx is extremely capable, and can ride most of the same terrain the Dualsport can. The key is learning how to use your own body as the suspension. I tried a Dualsport, but the suspension was pretty useless imo. That being said, buy the bike that’ll make you ride more

[jerryhorn]

Mostly complete. BUT when you get the the 3 Series The FX3 has a carbon Fork, different grips and upgraded derailleurs. Small jump in price, larger jump in components.

[billhaynes]

Very good comparison of the Trek models and summary of the "road vs. Gravel or mountain " basics. I Appreciate your time.

[TheNewMexicoMan]

I have had my Trek FX Sport 6 fitness bike since May.
My main goal in buying this bike, was trying to get the best of all worlds. A comfortable upright positioning bike with a smooth comfortable ride that is light weight and fast enough to keep up with road bikes.
Once I dialed in all the fit adjustments, I had a bike that would allow me to ride more efficiently, a little bit faster, a little bit harder and a little bit longer. With out feeling beat up after my rides.
It comes with hydraulic disc brakes. The cables are routed internally, which protects them from the elements and adds to the bike's clean look.
FX Sport 6 is the lightest and fastest bike in the FX lineup. It has a lot of the performance feature of a high-end road bike, with the added benefit of a flat handlebar. A lightweight 400 Series OCLV Carbon frame with a road-smoothing IsoSpeed decoupler which means the seat tube is not connected to the top tube or seat stay. It can flex independently to absorb vibration and diminish the fatiguing impacts of the road, allowing the rider to remain fresher longer.
It has 700c by 32mm tires that do well on asphalt but not so well on dirt. A 38mm tire will fit if you want to go wider and in the gravel.
The group set is Shimano 105
Shifters are R7000 thumb shifters,
The crank set has 50/34 chain rings.
The cassette is Shimano 105 CS-R7000, it’s an 11 speed 11-32 cassette consisting of a cog configuration of 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, 28, 32.
Shimano also makes 12 to 25, 11 to 28 and 11 to 30 configuration cassettes so you can customize this if you would like a tighter group in your cassette.
It has a place in the chainstay to install a DuoTrap integrated sensor that wirelessly transmits ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart signals to your computer or phone.
The frame is stiff and responsive. The carbon fiber does a good job absorbing some of the vibration you get from the road. I always overdue things so I have changed the handlebars to Trekking bars, installed a red shift shock stop seat post suspension, as well as a Kinekt handlebar suspension stem to take care of whatever the frame and the IsoSpeed de-coupler doesn't.
The bike sells for $2, 099 and is worth every penny!

[fhrusnssk]

You should have way more subs this is simple and straight to the point.

[yourhairlineisgone]

Congrats on hitting 2k sub, I swear you were at 500 last week. At this rate you will become sponsored by trek in no time. Keep up the good work.

[ogikay]

I went with Dualsport for the suspensions.

[DannerPlace]

Thanks for posting this. The TREK website absolutely sucks if you're trying to figure out the differences between bikes lines and individual models in each line..

[VonSC]

Thanks - nice comparison, I bought a 2020 DS2 to ride back in March. I have a carbon Orbea trail bike but I needed a different bike for local city, park trails and gravel country roads. A few upgrades (saddle, egron grips, gravel tires, nice flat pedals) and she's exactly what you say: just right for 50% road / 50% gravel. The front fork and geometry are perfect for that. I ride it pretty hard and honestly, I have zero problems with it and it was 1/5th the cost of my Orbea even after all the upgrades and accessories!

[unimz]

Great vid, im not interested in the bikes but your comparasions are really great

[Showmetheevidence-]

This market is over complicated imo… these manufacturers should slim down the millions “options” that are all actually really similar & rather give us a good range price-wise & good quality/value for the price(s)

[jcam]

The Dual Sport seems to be the way I'm leaning, thank you for posting this video .

[wfd]

Hi, hows it going? Im in the exact same doubt But i saw rhat they updated the models as dor 2025. Do you have an updated comparison video?! Of both bikes.cause i saw the dual sport has a no suspension fork

[kurtzbradley]

Thanks for the quick and to the point analysis. So hard to buy a bike right now just crazy....anyone else over the Corona mess...ugh.

[SandhuandSandhu]

An A+ presentation. Very well put together, keep it up.

[sunsunminmin]

I was impressed by the beauty of the dual sports silhouette and bought it.