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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
$2,700| 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 typical hardtail expectations with its slack geometry, 130mm fork, and plus-size tire compatibility, offering a fun and confident ride on rough terrain. It's praised for its efficient climbing, comfortable ride, and premium feel, though some note limitations in descending capability and front-end height.
130mm fork for tackling rough terrain
Slack geometry enhances descending confidence
Plus-size tires provide excellent traction
Efficient climbing with steep seat angle
Premium feel at a reasonable price
Low front end limits descending potential
Plus-size tires increase steering friction
Some cable rattle and chain slap reported
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 Specialized Fuse 27.5 is the Big S’s cheapest hardcore hardtail.
BikeRadarA fast, fun and efficient alloy hardtail, but best of all it doesn't shake the life out of you on rougher trails
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May 2021 · Alex Evans
A premium-feeling bike that’s most at home cruising comfortably around trail centres
Comfortable contact points improve overall ride feel
Impressive fork that handled everything I could throw at it
Low front end limits descending potential
Not as capable on the trail as its geometry hints at on paper
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.
| Frame | Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Satin Brushed Alloy / Redwood |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pedals | Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic |
| 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 July 2
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