'You also probably want a bike that’s reasonably priced, comfortable and convenient to ride. In fact, you might want one that’s as close to your first human-powered bike as possible. Trek’s FX+ 2 hits all the sweet spots. It’s made by a reputable manufacturer with a wide retailer network. The reasonable base price includes all the commuter components, like integrated lights and mudguards. Most importantly, it’s light and manoeuvrable.'

"The FX+ 2 is a lightweight and simple to use city e-bike that provides that extra boost for a daily commute or joyride. "Every errand run becomes an excuse to ride," "Long commutes become quick joyrides. Big hills become big fun. And your car becomes your back-up plan." that's forward thinking!"

"These Trek FX+ 2 electric bikes look amazing, and are available in many sizes and colours! They come complete with matching mudguards, lights and a rear rack… They even have a chain ring guard and chain cover. You can get the bike and just go, regardless of conditions, without needing to take extra steps... The result is an ebike that could easily be mistaken for a traditional bicycle. I found that the bike is also very quiet, even when using the highest level of assist."

"At 18.2 kg, it's pretty light! It rides a lot like the light, versatile hybrid that I rode all at college. It has Trek's proprietary 250-watt hub motor, a 250-watt-hour battery, standard 9-speed Shimano shifters, fast road bike wheels and hydraulic disc brakes, as well as a few fun extra built-ins, like integrated lights, a bell, a rear rack, mudguards and a kickstand. All in all, it's a shockingly affordable package for everything you need to start your 6-mile city commute."

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