Your comparison between the FX and Verve are interesting. Was wondering what the differences were and I found out when I went to the Trek bike shop. I am 6'2'" tall. Took a 2022 FX 2 ( XL frame ) out for a short test ride. I felt somewhat confined in that I thought I would be way more stretched out on the FX then I actually was. There is NO adjustment in the FX bikes when it comes to lowering / raising the stem, or making your reach shorter/longer. What you see is what you get. Ride is somewhat rough. I felt every bump and crack in the pavement. To me , the bike felt skittish. I was somewhat disappointed to say the least. Next I checked out a new 2022 Verve 3 in the Mulsanne Blue color with yellow/ green lettering. Before I took it out I had the bike shop guy rotate the adjustable handle bar extension forward so it was parallel to the ground and I had him lower the stem into the head tube as far as it would go. Took the Verve 3 ( XL frame ) out on the same route I rode the FX 2. Biggest difference is the more comfortable ride. The somewhat wider tires, iso zone handlebar grips, and suspension seat post make it very smooth. The main point I would like people to understand is you can make the adjustments on the Verve handlebar and stem and make it a more fitness type of bike with a lower ( and more stretched out I must say ) position then the FX. ( This is comparing an XL frame to XL frame ) For me the Verve 3 is the best of both worlds. You want to have a fitness ride ? Air up tires to max Get your hex wrenches out and lower the stem and rotate the bars forward and you will feel more stretched out and flatter. Want a leisurely, laid back , slow , see the scenery ride ? Pull the stem up higher, rotate the bars so they sit higher too and back off the tire pressure. It was somewhat a surprise that the bike shop guy said the Verve is their best selling Trek. Now I know why. That Mulsanne blue Verve 3 went home with me that day. Bought this Verve 3 at Eddys bike shop in Stow, Ohio. Its huge, more like a mega store with more bikes then you could imagine. Friendly, helpful, courteous staff . You get a free 30 day or so tuneup and also a free 1 year major adjustment tuneup. I had to travel almost 2 hours from PA to get there but let me say it was worth every mile I drove. Kudos to Eddy's. They treated me like a king. Its no wonder they have been in business since 1940.
That was an amazing review. I actually have the FX and I did not like the handles. They were to low, I got my local bike shop to switch out the bars for something taller so I could Sit up right and bike. The ride was a little bumpy like you said but I decreased the air in my tires and it rode more smoothly. One of my main reason for me to purchase the FX was the weight! I think with a small pouch and an air pump it weighs about 22lbs. Thank you so much for your valuable information. Oh and congratulations on the purchase.
ordered a 2023 FX Sport 5 in Red Carbon Smoke. Do you think this was a good option or would the Domane AL 5 be better? I will be riding once a week 20 to 50 miles each time. I have a bad lower back. Which would be more comfortable? Or should I just downgrade to the Verve 3, save over a grand, be more upright and still be able to bike 50 milers once in a while?
Rode the FX3 and it felt too bumpy for my bad back. That’s the reasoning for going ordering the way more costly 2023 Trek FX Sport 5 since it has the full carbon frame and fork to better handle vibrations. My plan is only once a week 20 to 50 miles. Or should I just get the Verve 3? Will it be suffice?? Please and thank you
I’m 6’1”, weigh 185 and 31 yo. Only issue is my bad back and I agree with the FX2 and 3 being bumpy. That’s why I’m here debating if I should keep the order for the 2023 FX Sport 5 or would a Verve 3 be enough to bike 20 to 50 miles once a week at a decent pace?
Used to have a Verve 2 and loved it with a sportier seat, 38 tires and lowered stem. You can really push it for fitness if you desire. Now I’ve got a FX4-Carbon with Roval Terra CL carbon wheelset, 32 tires, along with upgraded stem, handlebar and grips-in XL it’s just under 19.5 pounds which ain’t too shabby. Goes like the wind yet all day comfortable. Both Verve and FX are terrific bikes in the flathandle hybrid category.
That is good information for a comparison. I think I am totally jealous of your shiny, new carbon dream bike. A 19.5 lb. for a hybrid bike is a pretty amazing weight. Thanks for commenting.
@@RideandShineBicycling ordered a 2023 FX Sport 5 in Red Carbon Smoke. Do you think this was a good option or would the Domane AL 5 be better? I will be riding once a week 20 to 50 miles each time. I have a bad lower back. Which would be more comfortable? Or should I just downgrade to the Verve 3, save over a grand, be more upright and still be able to bike 50 milers once in a while?
@@gustavopaulette3496 Everyone is different. Our advice is to go to a bike shop and get a bike fit so they can access you properly. That is a great question we will be interviewing bike shops in the fall and we will ask these questions.
@@RideandShineBicycling I went to a few bike shops and they all declined fitting even tho I went with cash In hand. Their excuse is the bikes are already built and we adapt to the bike
I was cosmdiering a dual sport but the Trek dealer told me unless you get the 2-3 model the shocks don’t lock out and also they will go Bad. The verve can go on gravel roads too, I was told. I plan to do mostly paved road with sometimes going to the canal where it packed gravel.
Didn't know the information about shocks. You can definitely ride it on gravel...we ride all the time on packed gravel and sometimes unpacked. It is a little trickier but doable.
Thanks for asking! Lowering the handlebars on the Verve can change the feel of your ride and might be worth trying out to see how it suits your preferences. The Verve is going to be slower than the FX but it is much more comfortable. They offer different riding experiences.
The verve 3 weighs almost 6.5 pounds more than the fx 3 which is significant. The verve should have better components. And giant and specialized appear to have suspension but advent components which aren’t as good as shimano.
It certainly depends on your size. I have the FX4 and I think it is a similar size to the FX2, it's a perfect size for me. Congratulations on your new purchase!
@@RideandShineBicycling Thanks for the reply! Seems like a real nice bike shop there! (Envy! 🙁..I’m in Japan and the shops are just so so here..😒) I really dig TREK bikes! My next one is the Marlin 7 XL ‘022 in Marigold / Radioactive Red! b(‘_
@@RideandShineBicycling Hey! Cool!👍🏾😉 ☝🏾When that day comes,..Ya’ better let me know the second you set foot in Narita Airport!! 🛬🗼🗻⛩🇯🇵Ok! 🙂👌🏾🚴🏾💨Let’s do this!✌🏾
Compared to higher end bikes… it’s cheap, Compared to what normal People think bikes cost… yea… it’s pricey but these will last forever vs the Wally brands
Which one would you choose?
Your comparison between the FX and Verve are interesting. Was wondering what the differences were and I found out when I went to the Trek bike shop.
I am 6'2'" tall. Took a 2022 FX 2 ( XL frame ) out for a short test ride. I felt somewhat confined in that I thought I would be way more stretched out on the FX then I actually was. There is NO adjustment in the FX bikes when it comes to lowering / raising the stem, or making your reach shorter/longer. What you see is what you get. Ride is somewhat rough. I felt every bump and crack in the pavement. To me , the bike felt skittish. I was somewhat disappointed to say the least.
Next I checked out a new 2022 Verve 3 in the Mulsanne Blue color with yellow/ green lettering. Before I took it out I had the bike shop guy rotate the adjustable handle bar extension forward so it was parallel to the ground and I had him lower the stem into the head tube as far as it would go.
Took the Verve 3 ( XL frame ) out on the same route I rode the FX 2. Biggest difference is the more comfortable ride. The somewhat wider tires, iso zone handlebar grips, and suspension seat post make it very smooth. The main point I would like people to understand is you can make the adjustments on the Verve handlebar and stem and make it a more fitness type of bike with a lower ( and more stretched out I must say ) position then the FX. ( This is comparing an XL frame to XL frame )
For me the Verve 3 is the best of both worlds. You want to have a fitness ride ? Air up tires to max Get your hex wrenches out and lower the stem and rotate the bars forward and you will feel more stretched out and flatter. Want a leisurely, laid back , slow , see the scenery ride ? Pull the stem up higher, rotate the bars so they sit higher too and back off the tire pressure.
It was somewhat a surprise that the bike shop guy said the Verve is their best selling Trek. Now I know why. That Mulsanne blue Verve 3 went home with me that day.
Bought this Verve 3 at Eddys bike shop in Stow, Ohio. Its huge, more like a mega store with more bikes then you could imagine. Friendly, helpful, courteous staff . You get a free 30 day or so tuneup and also a free 1 year major adjustment tuneup. I had to travel almost 2 hours from PA to get there but let me say it was worth every mile I drove. Kudos to Eddy's. They treated me like a king. Its no wonder they have been in business since 1940.
That was an amazing review. I actually have the FX and I did not like the handles. They were to low, I got my local bike shop to switch out the bars for something taller so I could Sit up right and bike. The ride was a little bumpy like you said but I decreased the air in my tires and it rode more smoothly. One of my main reason for me to purchase the FX was the weight! I think with a small pouch and an air pump it weighs about 22lbs. Thank you so much for your valuable information. Oh and congratulations on the purchase.
ordered a 2023 FX Sport 5 in Red Carbon Smoke. Do you think this was a good option or would the Domane AL 5 be better? I will be riding once a week 20 to 50 miles each time. I have a bad lower back. Which would be more comfortable? Or should I just downgrade to the Verve 3, save over a grand, be more upright and still be able to bike 50 milers once in a while?
Rode the FX3 and it felt too bumpy for my bad back. That’s the reasoning for going ordering the way more costly 2023 Trek FX Sport 5 since it has the full carbon frame and fork to better handle vibrations. My plan is only once a week 20 to 50 miles. Or should I just get the Verve 3? Will it be suffice?? Please and thank you
I’m 6’1”, weigh 185 and 31 yo. Only issue is my bad back and I agree with the FX2 and 3 being bumpy. That’s why I’m here debating if I should keep the order for the 2023 FX Sport 5 or would a Verve 3 be enough to bike 20 to 50 miles once a week at a decent pace?
Thank you this helped me out alot
If you want fitness and speed out of a Verve, just pedal harder haha. Test rode them both, went with the Verve. Loving it so far.
Thanks for sharing your experience! The Verve is a great choice for balancing fitness and fun. Happy cycling!
Great info! This will help when wifey and I upgrade next spring
Lucky you!
Used to have a Verve 2 and loved it with a sportier seat, 38 tires and lowered stem. You can really push it for fitness if you desire. Now I’ve got a FX4-Carbon with Roval Terra CL carbon wheelset, 32 tires, along with upgraded stem, handlebar and grips-in XL it’s just under 19.5 pounds which ain’t too shabby. Goes like the wind yet all day comfortable. Both Verve and FX are terrific bikes in the flathandle hybrid category.
That is good information for a comparison. I think I am totally jealous of your shiny, new carbon dream bike. A 19.5 lb. for a hybrid bike is a pretty amazing weight. Thanks for commenting.
@@RideandShineBicycling ordered a 2023 FX Sport 5 in Red Carbon Smoke. Do you think this was a good option or would the Domane AL 5 be better? I will be riding once a week 20 to 50 miles each time. I have a bad lower back. Which would be more comfortable? Or should I just downgrade to the Verve 3, save over a grand, be more upright and still be able to bike 50 milers once in a while?
@@gustavopaulette3496 Everyone is different. Our advice is to go to a bike shop and get a bike fit so they can access you properly. That is a great question we will be interviewing bike shops in the fall and we will ask these questions.
@@RideandShineBicycling I went to a few bike shops and they all declined fitting even tho I went with cash In hand. Their excuse is the bikes are already built and we adapt to the bike
@@gustavopaulette3496 @Gustavo Paulette What? That is insane. Although, not all bike shops do fittings.
I was cosmdiering a dual sport but the Trek dealer told me unless you get the 2-3 model the shocks don’t lock out and also they will go
Bad. The verve can go on gravel roads too, I was told. I plan to do mostly paved road with sometimes going to the canal where it packed gravel.
Didn't know the information about shocks. You can definitely ride it on gravel...we ride all the time on packed gravel and sometimes unpacked. It is a little trickier but doable.
Verve 3 for her and fx 3 with verve seat post for me
I feel silly responding to your comment years later. I just must have missed this one.😩
Would you feel much difference between the two if you lower the verve's handlebar?
Thanks for asking! Lowering the handlebars on the Verve can change the feel of your ride and might be worth trying out to see how it suits your preferences. The Verve is going to be slower than the FX but it is much more comfortable. They offer different riding experiences.
I'm considering buying a hybrid, what do you think about the Dual Sport?
I think the Dual sport is for rougher terrains like gravel paths. We should be doing a review on that bike with the bike shop this fall.
@@RideandShineBicycling Thanks for replying.
Good video interesting discussion point, I like the Trek FX
Thank you. I have the FX series, but after this, I am interested in the Verve.
The verve 3 weighs almost 6.5 pounds more than the fx 3 which is significant. The verve should have better components. And giant and specialized appear to have suspension but advent components which aren’t as good as shimano.
I agree 6.5lb. is significant. Thanks for the comment
Damn if that FX2❓…isn’t tiny!! I’ve got the 2022 FX2 (in QuickSilver)..XL size…and I DIG IT a lot!!…but damn that Red FX seems small! 🤨?😒🤔
It certainly depends on your size. I have the FX4 and I think it is a similar size to the FX2, it's a perfect size for me. Congratulations on your new purchase!
@@RideandShineBicycling Thanks for the reply! Seems like a real nice bike shop there! (Envy! 🙁..I’m in Japan and the shops are just so so here..😒) I really dig TREK bikes! My next one is the Marlin 7 XL ‘022 in Marigold / Radioactive Red! b(‘_
@@FlamesAt1000ft Aah.. a mountain bike. I haven't ridden one yet. Maybe a new video? Japan..one day...
on the list
@@RideandShineBicycling Hey! Cool!👍🏾😉 ☝🏾When that day comes,..Ya’ better let me know the second you set foot in Narita Airport!! 🛬🗼🗻⛩🇯🇵Ok! 🙂👌🏾🚴🏾💨Let’s do this!✌🏾
Ha, Ha! ...Will do🙂
For every budget? Yeah ok
You are right..within reason.
Compared to higher end bikes… it’s cheap,
Compared to what normal
People think bikes cost… yea… it’s pricey but these will last forever vs the Wally brands
Gender neutral bikes now? Lol
Bikes don't care about gender, they just want to be ridden!