Originally Posted by
Theyseemeflying
I’m looking to buy a new bike, as my previous bike is worn out and can no longer ride it. The bike is a $250 CCM Mountain Bike from CanadianTire that I bought 10 years ago.
I looked at these (prices are CAD)
- Trek FX 2 Disk 2023 ($700)
- Trek FX 2 Disk 2025 ($980)
- Trek FX 3 2025 ($1229)
- Trek Dual Sport 2 2025 ($1060)
I plan on mainly staying on pavement. Maybe occasionally going on a dirt or gravel off road section.
Which one would be best?
I suppose the most expensive one is probably ‘best’. But just for casual fun riding, I’m leaning most towards the 2023 FX 2, because it seems to be a pretty good price. I don’t know if I’d make use of the additional features in a higher end model.
I just want something that’s good. But if there is a very good value upgrade between bikes that is worthwhile, then I would be fine with that. But I just feel I’m not ‘hardcore’ enough to appreciate the differences between the bikes and I’d just waste money. Thoughts?
Like, I *can* buy the more expensive model. But I don’t just want to waste money that could be spent on something else.
I also heard advice that I should go for the FX 2 Gen 4 over the FX 2 Gen 3 for the following reasons, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra $300?
- 1x gear instead of 2x (simpler, less maintenance)
- CUES (new) instead of Altus (old)
CUES has been experiencing issues.. Altus is a great group, with a proven track record.
here's a comparison of the THREE treks in the class you're looking at... i'd go with the FX, and i'd avoid the Hyd. brakes... they work great until they need replaced... mechanical Cable Disc brakes work great, rarely have trouble, and almost anyone can replace the cables easily.
Front Suspension SEEMS like a cool thing.. except they are HEAVY, and eat up Pedaling Energy, more than people realize... The Verve model is a non-starter with me.. Heavy, and just not up to date in a few critical areas... and that bouncy seat post is a heavy joke.
Specialized has several bikes in that class too.