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Fuse Expert 29
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,400| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 34 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Specialized Fuse is a versatile trail hardtail that defies traditional expectations with its fun, frisky ride and capability in rough, technical terrain. Its 130mm fork, slack geometry, and plus-sized tires enhance confidence and comfort on descents, while the steep seat angle aids in efficient climbing. However, some reviews note issues with front-end height and brake performance, and comparisons often highlight bikes like the Calibre Line 29 and Vitus Sentier 29.
130mm fork for tackling rough terrain
Slack geometry and plus-sized tires enhance ride confidence
Steep seat angle improves climbing efficiency
Versatile frame design with adjustable dropouts
High-quality components for a fun trail experience
Front end may feel too low for some riders
Brake performance not as powerful as competitors
Higher bottom bracket than necessary
Short head tube affects riding position
Most hardtails are cross-country-focused these days, but we wanted Fuse to be the perfect trail riders’ hardtail and excel in rough, steep, and technical terrain similar to a full-suspension bike but at a fraction of the cost.Bicycling
The Fuse frame, with its smooth welds and rich paintwork, looks sleek and reassuringly expensive up close.
BikeRadarA fast, fun and efficient alloy hardtail, but best of all it doesn't shake the life out of you on rougher trails
MBRNot everyone wants to ride a full suspension mountain bike, and not everyone wants to be on an angry XC race hardtail.
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Mar 2020 · Riley Missel
Credit to the slack geometry, ample maneuverability, and a fork with plenty of travel.
Jan 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The new Specialized Fuse Expert 29 lends a lightweight alloy frame with 29in wheels and a 130mm fork. Ther most aggro trail hardtail.
High-tech frame design
Front end is too low
Nov 2019 · McCoy
Far from entry-level performance
Aug 2019 · Pat Donahue
The all-new Specialized Fuse Expert 29 is a stellar hardtail mountain bike at a reasonable price. This sleek, silver, shredder features dialed geometry...
High value
Fun on a wide range of terrain
Dialed geometry
Poor fork specification
Less compliant frame compared to outgoing model
Jun 2019
The newly modernized Fuse hardtail just got a more aggressive spec, geometry and price point ... but not too aggressive.
Jun 2019
Specialized's Fuse Comp 29 is a 130mm trail hardtail that blends balanced handling with some very neat features. It's got a very respectable spec list for a shop bought bike, but dedicated distance sluggers will find it too heavy and those after techy thrills will find the geometry a bit tame. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 - full sus and hardtails Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless?
Jun 2019 · Wil Barrett
The 2020 Specialized Fuse Comp is a new-school hardtail ripper with a 130mm travel fork, 2.6in tyres, and modern trail-oriented geometry.
Aug 2017 · Joseph Delves
A monster-tyred trail machine that's ideal for high-mileage off-road missions
| Frame | Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano, BB-MT800, Threaded |
| Stem | Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
| Seatpost | TranzX dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 120mm, L/XL: 150mm Travel Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano SLX, M7120 12spd, 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, M7100 w/Quicklink |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston, 160/180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alloy SL, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline |
| Tires | Front: Butcher, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Purgatory, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6" |
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Last updated September 22
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