About The Trek FX 2 Midstep Gen 4 Aluminum Shimano CUES City Bike

The Trek FX 2 Midstep is a versatile hybrid bike built for riding all around town, with a midstep frame that splits the difference between a traditional stepover and a full step-through for easy, comfortable mounting. It is at home on commutes, fitness rides, and casual cruises, with reliable disc brakes and plenty of mounts for accessories.

It is built on an Alpha Gold Aluminum frame with internal cable routing, rack and fender mounts, and a kickstand mount, paired with a 9-speed Shimano CUES drivetrain. The 700x35mm Bontrager H2 Comp tires roll smoothly on pavement while still handling rough city streets.

Who It's For

  • Riders who want easier mounting than a stepover without a full step-through
  • Commuters and recreational riders who value accessory mounts
  • Riders who prefer simple, durable 1x shifting
  • Not ideal for: riders seeking a performance fitness bike or off-road capability

What to Look For

  • Frame style: the midstep design lowers the top tube for easier mounting
  • Versatility: rack, fender, and kickstand mounts make it easy to set up for commuting
  • Drivetrain: Shimano CUES with LINKGLIDE extends the life of chain and cassette

Key Features

Frame — Alpha Gold Aluminum: A midstep frame with internal cable routing, rack and fender mounts, kickstand mount, and post-mount disc tabs for everyday versatility.

Fork — FX alloy: An alloy fork with flat-mount disc and rack mounts and a 410mm axle-to-crown for stable, predictable steering.

Drivetrain — Shimano CUES 9-speed: A Shimano U4000 shifter and CUES U4000 derailleur with an 11-46 LINKGLIDE cassette give a wide, durable single-chainring range.

Brakes — disc: Disc brakes with 160mm rotors deliver reliable stopping in all weather.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: easy midstep mounting, everyday versatility, and a durable 1x drivetrain
  • Tradeoffs: comfort-oriented rather than built for speed or off-road riding
  • What makes it different: a midstep frame that balances easy mounting with a sportier feel than a full step-through

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio, we like the FX 2 Midstep for riders who want easy mounting without going all the way to a step-through. We think it is a comfortable, practical choice for everyday town riding.

What you get

  • Frame - Alpha Gold Aluminum, midstep
  • Fork - FX alloy, flat-mount disc, rack mounts
  • Groupset - Shimano CUES U4000 9-Speed LINKGLIDE
  • Brakes - Mechanical Disc, 160mm
  • Tires - Bontrager H2 Comp 700x35mm
FX 2 MS S Fjord Blue

Trek

Trek FX 2 Midstep Gen 4 Aluminum Shimano CUES City Bike

Regular price $899.99 USD
Sale price $899.99 USD Regular price $899.99 USD

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

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

Fork

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

Wheels
Hub front

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

Skewer front

139x5mm bolt-on

Hub rear

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

Skewer rear

152x5mm QR

Rim

Bontrager Connection, double-wall, 32-hole, 20mm width, schrader valve

Tire

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

Max tire size

700x40mm

Drivetrain and Brakes
Shifter

Shimano U4000, 9-speed

Rear derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000

Crankset

ProWheel Pro, alloy, 40T narrow-wide steel ring, 170mm

Bottom bracket

Sealed cartridge, 68mm

Cassette

Shimano LINKGLIDE LG300, 11-46, 9-speed

Chain

Shimano LG500, 9/10/11-speed

Pedals

Bontrager City

Max chainring size

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

Brake

Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

Brake rotor

Tektro wave, 6-bolt, 160mm

Max rotor size

160mm front & rear

Cockpit
Saddle

Bontrager Sport Women's

Seatpost

Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

- Size S, M: 330mm

- Size L: 400mm

Handlebar

Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise

- Size S, M: 600mm width

- Size L: 660mm width

Grips

Trek Ergonomic Comp, lock-on

Stem

Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree

- Size S, M: 90mm

- Size L: 100mm

Additional Information
Weight

M - 11.95 kg / 26.35 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.