Trek FX 2
Tim's new bike is a Trek FX 2 Disc Gen 3. The frame was manufactured July 8, 2022, and we purchased the bike new August 3, 2024.
Model 5258273
Size: Medium
Color: Satin Viper Red
S/N: WTU189XC1606S
- Alpha Gold Aluminum frame, DuoTrap S compatible, internal cable routing, flat mount disc, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR
- FX Alloy fork, flat mount disc, rack mounts, 405mm axle-to-crown, ThruSkew 100x5mm QR
- Front: Formula DC-20 hub, 6-bolt, 100x5mm QR
- Rear: Formula DC-22 hub, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
- Bontrager Connection rims, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, Schrader valve
- Max tire size: 700x38mm without fenders, 700x35mm with fenders
- Shimano Altus M2010 2x9 shifters
- Front derailleur: Shimano Acera T3000
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus M2000, long cage
- 46/30t crankset, 170mm
- Sealed cartridge bottom bracket, 68mm
- Cassette: Shimano HG200 9-speed 11-36t
- Chain: KMC X9
- Bontrager City pedals
- Bontrager alloy 31.8mm handlebar, 15mm rise, 600mm width
- Bontrager Satellite grips
- Bontrager Comp stem, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
- Shimano XT BR-M8110 2-piston hydraulic disc brakes, flat mount
- Shimano BL-M8100 Brake Levers
- Shimano SLX SM-RT66 6-Bolt 160mm Rotors
- Factory weight: 25.87 lbs
| Chainring | 46/30t |
|---|---|
| Cassette | 11-36t |
| Ratio | 0.833 to 4.182 |
| Gear Inches | 23 to 114 |
Tires
- Michelin Protek Cross
- Labeled 700x35mm, but the ETRTO size is 37-622. These are the same times that were on the Sirrus the whole time Tim rode it. After wiping out with the H2 Comp tires, Tim wanted to go back to these. They have an aggressive "city" tread, with a 1mm anti-puncture layer. Weight: 740g. Michelin has stopped making tubes for this, so I have stocked up on Bontrager 700x35-44mm tubes with 36mm Schrader valve. Weight: 140 grams.
- Bontrager H2 Comp 700x35mm
- These are the tires that the bike came with. The are basically thick center slicks with a little more texture on the sides. Tim seemed to like them until he wiped out on a paved trail coated with mud.
Geometry
Wheelbase: 106cm
Bike Stand-over Height: 73.8cm
Seat Tube Length: 44.5cm
Computer
The bike has a Garmin bike computer mount, which can be used with Tim's Garmin Edge 130 Plus bike computer.
Brake Pads
Tim's new brakes came with new brake pads [installed Dec 13, 2025 @ 1038 miles]. They are metallic pads.
Upcoming Purchases
- Trek/Bontrager Tail Light & Mounts
- I'd like to get Tim a tail light that can be mounted on his rack and also his bag.
Maintenance Issues
- Headset Looseness
- The headset seems a little loose. It should be tightened, and possibly it should be disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and then tightened.
- Seat Looseness
- Of the three points of contact between the seat and the support rails, the front point is definitely loose. There's a metal strap that is loose. I don't think tightening the bolt will help. I think the strap is too big. I should shim it with a strip of rubber.