FX+ 7S?
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Sparky731
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No direct experience but high regards from a Trek employee who has one (my brother).
Comparatively, I have an Allant 7s that is a bit heavier but just as nimble and quick. Also have Allant 8s and Verve+3. I would definitely consider the FX+7s given it all of the quality componentry and very strong motor. And it is a Class 3. Definitely get the s.
My only advice is to add the range extender battery. You will definitely want to ride the bike a lot and you may find 360watts a little shy if you also grow fond of Sport and Turbo modes.
I have ~15K miles on my 3 Treks — my wife has 2 Verves including the Verve 4s. We have never been stranded or disappointed in any of our Treks.
Comparatively, I have an Allant 7s that is a bit heavier but just as nimble and quick. Also have Allant 8s and Verve+3. I would definitely consider the FX+7s given it all of the quality componentry and very strong motor. And it is a Class 3. Definitely get the s.
My only advice is to add the range extender battery. You will definitely want to ride the bike a lot and you may find 360watts a little shy if you also grow fond of Sport and Turbo modes.
I have ~15K miles on my 3 Treks — my wife has 2 Verves including the Verve 4s. We have never been stranded or disappointed in any of our Treks.
Thanks. I’d be moving from a Verve+2. Probably 95% of my riding is in ECO but headwinds usually push me to Touring. Some of the hills near me are 10+% grade but short and that pushes me to Turbo.
Any idea what kind of range your brother gets?
Also is that battery removable?
Thanks again.
Any idea what kind of range your brother gets?
Also is that battery removable?
Thanks again.
Stefan Mikes
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According to the specs it is.
He gets around 50-70 miles per charge, mostly riding in ECO and occasionally using Turbo for hills. The battery is removable, which makes charging easier if you can’t park near an outlet.
JoeDirt
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I just saw the Trek FX+ 7s class 3 bike is awesome! I just wish it had a little more torque. I'm going to be heading to my local shop they have one,
I'm going to take it for a blast. Even though I purchased a gazelle ultimate T10+ with the Bosch performance line speed 75nm torque with a class 3 rating. I still will want to try this out as this is a pretty awesome bike so when the sale comes around I might grab one for a friend.
I'm going to take it for a blast. Even though I purchased a gazelle ultimate T10+ with the Bosch performance line speed 75nm torque with a class 3 rating. I still will want to try this out as this is a pretty awesome bike so when the sale comes around I might grab one for a friend.
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BakedPringles
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I took delivery of mine a little less than a month ago. I really love this bike! I opted to get mine with the range extender. The TQ motor is very quiet. In the rare instance that I can hear it, it still leaves me thinking that I'm mistaking it for some other noise in the background.
One of the first things I had to change after a few rides was the tires. It comes with the Bontrager H2 Hard Case Lite, which aren't bad but they are heavy and slow. I could feel the difference compared to my Specialized Turbo Vado SL which is outfitted with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I installed the Continental Contact Urban in the same size (700 x 40), and rode 40 miles this past weekend. Very clear difference, and I confirmed that with the numbers measured on my bike computer. This set made me love riding this bike even more.
One thing I don't like is that there isn't an option to use both batteries in parallel. It uses to the range extender first and then the main battery, so I usually just keep the extender in my pannier until I need it. Likewise, when charging, the main battery gets charged first, then the range extender. I do like that I can connect via a second port on the extender and that connection will charge both batteries.
On a related note, the bike wasn't initially allowing me to use the whole battery (same with the range extender). It would get down to 10-15% and then skip to 0%. But that must have been because it was still new, because subsequent rides did allow me go all the way down to 0% with no skipping, while gradually throttling motor power starting at 10%.
I hope that with future updates, I can run both batteries together and hopefully get more range. I was able to do 20 miles on the highest assist level and had 27% battery left on the range extender. I upgraded to a brighter headlight so that probably has a small effect on the range. I figure that with my current setup, I can do about 25-30 miles before both batteries are fully depleted.
Another small thing I've noticed is when I'm switching gears. I ease on the pedalling pressure when I'm shifting, but about 10% of the time, the cadence sensor reacts a bit too quickly to the reduction in pressure and stops the motor. I would've liked maybe an extra second of delay between when it thinks I've stopped pedalling and when it stops the motor. This is how my Vado SL works.
Finally: I'm not the hugest fan of the handlebar. I would've preferred a straight/flat handlebar. However the service manual says that I can change the stem and handlebar if I so desire.
One of the first things I had to change after a few rides was the tires. It comes with the Bontrager H2 Hard Case Lite, which aren't bad but they are heavy and slow. I could feel the difference compared to my Specialized Turbo Vado SL which is outfitted with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires. I installed the Continental Contact Urban in the same size (700 x 40), and rode 40 miles this past weekend. Very clear difference, and I confirmed that with the numbers measured on my bike computer. This set made me love riding this bike even more.
One thing I don't like is that there isn't an option to use both batteries in parallel. It uses to the range extender first and then the main battery, so I usually just keep the extender in my pannier until I need it. Likewise, when charging, the main battery gets charged first, then the range extender. I do like that I can connect via a second port on the extender and that connection will charge both batteries.
On a related note, the bike wasn't initially allowing me to use the whole battery (same with the range extender). It would get down to 10-15% and then skip to 0%. But that must have been because it was still new, because subsequent rides did allow me go all the way down to 0% with no skipping, while gradually throttling motor power starting at 10%.
I hope that with future updates, I can run both batteries together and hopefully get more range. I was able to do 20 miles on the highest assist level and had 27% battery left on the range extender. I upgraded to a brighter headlight so that probably has a small effect on the range. I figure that with my current setup, I can do about 25-30 miles before both batteries are fully depleted.
Another small thing I've noticed is when I'm switching gears. I ease on the pedalling pressure when I'm shifting, but about 10% of the time, the cadence sensor reacts a bit too quickly to the reduction in pressure and stops the motor. I would've liked maybe an extra second of delay between when it thinks I've stopped pedalling and when it stops the motor. This is how my Vado SL works.
Finally: I'm not the hugest fan of the handlebar. I would've preferred a straight/flat handlebar. However the service manual says that I can change the stem and handlebar if I so desire.
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SbSteve
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I'm considering the Vado SL 5.0 or the Trek FX+ 7s as my first e-bike. Are you planning to keep both? Does your Vado have the Future Shock Boost fork? That seems like a benefit over the Trek's fork for hand and wrist comfort. If you could have only one, which would it be? I haven't ridden either yet.
BakedPringles
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I am keeping both. They are my transportation and I wanted a second e-bike ready to go in case the other one's out of service.
My Vado does have Future Shock which is a feature I really like. Switching to a fully rigid fork really highlights the difference in ride quality. However, the FX+ rides really well despite the rigid fork.
It's tough to say which one I would keep if I had to choose. They are both great bikes and are ranked the same in mind. I think either one will be a good choice.
I decided to buy the FX+ over all the other lightweight e-bike offerings because of how similar the feature set is to the Vado SL.
My Vado does have Future Shock which is a feature I really like. Switching to a fully rigid fork really highlights the difference in ride quality. However, the FX+ rides really well despite the rigid fork.
It's tough to say which one I would keep if I had to choose. They are both great bikes and are ranked the same in mind. I think either one will be a good choice.
I decided to buy the FX+ over all the other lightweight e-bike offerings because of how similar the feature set is to the Vado SL.
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