{"product_id":"trek-fx-sport-sl-5","title":"Trek FX Sport SL 5 Carbon SRAM Apex Hybrid Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTrek FX Sport SL 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a carbon flat-bar performance bike on the same \u003cstrong\u003e400 Series OCLV Carbon frame and fork\u003c\/strong\u003e as the SL 4 and SL 6, fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Apex 1 11-speed 1x drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e and a 42T chainring paired to a microSHIFT XLE 11-42 cassette. The 1x mechanical setup provides clean, reliable shifting across a wide gear range. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with RT10 centerlock rotors match the braking spec of the SL 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere the SL 4 uses Shimano CUES 10-speed LINKGLIDE for durability, the SL 5 moves to \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Apex 1 11-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e for tighter gear steps and a lighter component set with a more familiar SRAM mechanical feel. The handlebar is a wider \u003cstrong\u003e660mm alloy unit\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the SL 4's 600mm. Bontrager GR1 Expert Hard-Case Lite 700x40c tires on tubeless-ready Paradigm rims are the same wheel and tire package as the SL 4. Bontrager Comp alloy seatpost (27.2mm, 8mm offset) is specific to this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want 11-speed SRAM Apex 1x mechanical on a carbon flat-bar bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance-oriented fitness cyclists who ride varied terrain and want tighter gear steps than 10-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad cyclists coming from SRAM who prefer a familiar lever feel on a flat handlebar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider the SL 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e if wireless electronic shifting and carbon wheels are priorities — the SL 6 price jump is primarily for those upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Apex 1 vs. Shimano CUES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apex provides 11-speed resolution and familiar SRAM feel; CUES offers LINKGLIDE durability. Choose based on shifting performance preference vs. service interval priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003emicroSHIFT cassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 11-42 microSHIFT XLE is paired to Apex 1; wide range that handles real climbs while keeping top-end gear density useful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandlebar width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 660mm is wider than the SL 4's 600mm — more leverage on rougher terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame \u0026amp; Fork — 400 Series OCLV Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal routing, 3-stop chain keeper, DuoTrap S compatible, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 135x5mm ThruSkew. Carbon fork with 5x100mm ThruSkew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain — SRAM Apex 1 11-speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Apex shifter, Apex 1 long cage rear derailleur (42T max cog). ProWheel 42T narrow-wide chainring at 175mm. microSHIFT XLE 11-42 cassette. KMC X11 chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes — Shimano hydraulic disc:\u003c\/strong\u003e MT201 levers, UR300 calipers, 160mm Shimano RT10 centerlock rotors. Identical braking spec to the SL 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels \u0026amp; Tires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bontrager Paradigm tubeless-ready rims (21mm internal, 32-hole) with Bontrager GR1 Expert Hard-Case Lite 700x40c. Same as the SL 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 Series OCLV Carbon; SRAM Apex 1 11-speed mechanical; hydraulic disc; 11-42 cassette range; fender mounts; tubeless-ready wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e microSHIFT cassette is functional but not premium; 135x5mm ThruSkew limits wheel upgrade options; Apex 1 is mechanical — no wireless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e The practical middle of the FX Sport SL line — 11-speed SRAM over the CUES-equipped SL 4, without the premium cost of the SL 6's electronic shifting and carbon wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eVictory Bicycle Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FX Sport SL 5 is the mechanical 1x option we recommend for riders who prefer SRAM lever feel and want 11-speed gear density, without paying for electronics or carbon wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trek","offers":[{"title":"XS \/ Buff Beige","offer_id":53699687514419,"sku":"5348195","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Buff Beige","offer_id":53699687579955,"sku":"5348196","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Buff Beige","offer_id":53699687612723,"sku":"5348197","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Buff Beige","offer_id":53699687547187,"sku":"5348198","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Buff Beige","offer_id":53699687481651,"sku":"5348199","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/1ecf6fc6370ec1cd15a989b2d5ce47fdce386d35.jpg?v=1784757003","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/trek-fx-sport-sl-5","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}