About The Trek FX 1 Stepover Gen 4

The Trek FX 1 Stepover is an approachable hybrid bike built for everyday riding around town, fitness, and commuting. It keeps things simple and durable, with a comfortable upright position, reliable disc brakes, and plenty of mounts for racks and fenders so it can adapt to how you ride.

It is built on an Alpha Gold Aluminum frame with internal cable routing, rack and fender mounts, a kickstand mount, and a steel FX fork. A wide-range 3x8 Shimano drivetrain gives easy gearing for hills and headwinds, and 700x35mm Bontrager H2 Comp tires roll smoothly on pavement.

Who It's For

  • New and returning riders who want a simple, dependable hybrid
  • Commuters and fitness riders on a budget
  • Riders who want easy gearing for varied terrain
  • Not ideal for: riders seeking light weight, hydraulic brakes, or high performance

What to Look For

  • Gearing: the 3x8 drivetrain offers a very wide range, including easy climbing gears
  • Versatility: rack, fender, and kickstand mounts make it easy to set up for commuting
  • Brakes: mechanical disc brakes are simple to maintain and work in all weather

Key Features

Frame — Alpha Gold Aluminum: A stepover frame with internal cable routing, rack and fender mounts, and a kickstand mount for everyday practicality.

Fork — FX steel: A steel fork with flat-mount disc and rack mounts that adds durability and a smooth ride feel.

Drivetrain — Shimano 3x8: Shimano EF500 shifters, a Tourney front derailleur, and an Acera M3020 rear derailleur with a 12-32 cassette deliver a broad, beginner-friendly gear range.

Brakes — Tektro MD-U310 mechanical disc: Mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors provide reliable, easy-to-service stopping.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: simplicity, durability, wide gearing, and everyday versatility
  • Tradeoffs: heavier and less refined than higher-spec FX models, with mechanical rather than hydraulic brakes
  • What makes it different: a no-fuss, value-focused entry into Trek's FX hybrid line

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we like the FX 1 Stepover as a dependable first bike or daily rider. We think its simple, durable build makes it easy to recommend to riders who just want something that works.

What you get

  • Frame - Alpha Gold Aluminum, stepover
  • Fork - FX steel, flat-mount disc, rack mounts
  • Drivetrain - Shimano 3x8 (EF500 shifters, Acera M3020)
  • Brakes - Tektro MD-U310 Mechanical Disc, 160mm
  • Tires - Bontrager H2 Comp 700x35mm
FX 1 SO L Era White

Trek

Trek FX 1 Stepover Gen 4

Regular price $699.99 USD
Sale price $699.99 USD Regular price $699.99 USD

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

Alpha Gold Aluminum, internal cable routing, rack & fender mounts, post mount disc, kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

Fork

FX steel, flat-mount disc, rack mounts, 410mm axle-to-crown, ThruSkew 5mm QR

Wheels
Front Hub

Formula DC-20, alloy, 6-bolt, 100x5mm

Front Skewer

139x5mm bolt-on

Rear Hub

Formula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm

Rear Skewer

152x5mm QR

Tire

Bontrager H2 Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 700x35mm

Max Tire Size

700x40mm

Drivetrain and Brakes
Shifter

Shimano EF500, 8 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney TY606, 31.8/34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera M3020-8, 40T max cog

Crankset

Forged alloy, 46/30, 170mm length

Bottom bracket

Sealed cartridge, 68mm

Cassette

Shimano HG200, 12-32, 8 speed

Chain

KMC Z8.3

Pedals

Wellgo nylon platform

Max Chainring Size

1x: 44T, 2x: 46/32

Brakes

Tektro MD-U310 mechanical disc

Brake Rotors

Tektro wave, 6-bolt, 160mm

Rotor Size

Max brake rotor sizes: 160mm front & rear

Cockpit
Saddle

Bontrager Sport

Seat Post

Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

- Size: XS, S, M - 330mm length

- Size: L, XL - 400mm length

Handlebars

Bontrager Riser, steel, 25.4mm, 30mm rise

- Size: XS, S, M, L - 600mm width

- Size: XL - 620mm width

Grips

Trek Ergonomic Comp, lock-on

Stem

Bontrager alloy, 25.4mm clamp, 10 degree

- Size: XS, S, M - 90mm length

- Size: L, XL - 110mm length

Additional Information
Weight

M - 13.00 kg / 28.67 lbs

Weight limit

300 lbs (136 kg)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

Yes.  Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later.  Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm.  If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.

Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order.  If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.