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2027 Trek FX+ vs 2027 Trek FX+ 1S Midstep

The L is the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep size closest to your XL Trek FX+. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep

Compared with the Trek FX+ in XL, the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep in L places the top of the head tube 22 mm lower and 14 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−22 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−14 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−14 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek FX+ numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek FX+ XLTrek FX+ 1S Midstep LDifference
Reach407393−14 mm
Stack672650−22 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.0°−0.5°
Effective top tube612592−20 mm
Chainstay length468468±0 mm
Wheelbase11231109−14 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
BB height286286±0 mm
Standover857693−164 mm
Seat tube length558507−51 mm
Head tube length220200−20 mm

Differences are the Trek FX+ 1S Midstep minus the Trek FX+. Full charts: 2027 Trek FX+, 2027 Trek FX+ 1S Midstep.

Where each sits in its class

Trek FX+Trek FX+ 1S Midstep

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartTrek FX+1Trek FX+ 1S MidstepFX+ 1S Midstep
ShifterShimano Acera M315Shimano Acera M315
DerailleurShimano CUES U2000 ESSAShimano CUES U2000 ESSA
CassetteShimano HG400Shimano HG400
ChainKMC Z8.3KMC Z8.3
MotorTrek driveTrek drive
TireBontrager GR0 CompBontrager GR0 Comp
BrakeTrek Rush BH-286Trek Rush BH-286
GripsBontrager XR EnduranceBontrager XR Endurance
Forknot listedTrek Alloy
Cranksetnot listedTrek Alloy
Chainringnot listed40T
Batterynot listedIntegrated
Wheelsetnot listedTrek Alloy
Saddlenot listedBontrager Sport Women's
Lightnot listedHerrmans MR8, Sate Lite M-15
Accessorynot listedTrek Easy Mag Charger, kickstand

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