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    MSRP
    $1,300
    $1,750
    $2,400
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    4.3
    4.5
    5.0
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKRockShox Recon Silver RLFox Rhythm Float 34
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeoreSLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Fuse 27.5, Specialized Fuse Comp 29, and Specialized Fuse Expert 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Fuse 27.5 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, while the Fuse Expert 29 has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fuse 27.5
    Fuse Comp 29
    Fuse Expert 29
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    22 mph

    Fuse 27.5

    26 mph

    Fuse Comp 29

    26 mph

    Fuse Expert 29

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized A1 Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

    Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

    Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK, air spring, 42mm offset, 130mm of travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon RL, air spring, 46mm offset, 130mm of travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 130mm of travel

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA for 24mm spindle

    Shimano, BB-MT800, Threaded

    Stem

    Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

    Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

    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

    Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm

    Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

    Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

    Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

    Seatpost

    TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm

    TranzX dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 120mm, L/XL: 150mm Travel

    TranzX dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 120mm, L/XL: 150mm Travel

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore M5100, SGS, 11-speed

    Shimano Deore, M6100, 12pd, Shadow Plus

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

    Crank

    Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD, 30T

    Stout Pro, forged alloy, 30T

    Shimano SLX, M7120 12spd, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, M5100, 11spd

    Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore, 11spd, 11-51t

    Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t

    Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t

    Chain

    KMC X11EPT, 11-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

    KMC X12EPT, 12-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

    Shimano SLX, M7100 w/Quicklink

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-MT200, 180/160mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, 160mm

    Front: Shimano M4100, 4-piston, 200/180mm, Rear: Shimano M4100, 2-piston, 180/160mm

    Front: Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston, 180mm, Rear: Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston, 160/180mm

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stout Trail 27.5, 38mm internal width, disc-specific

    Alloy SL, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready

    Alloy SL, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

    Rear Hub

    Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 32h, 12x148 Boost

    Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

    Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

    Tires

    Front: Butcher GRID TRAIL, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.8", Rear: Slaughter GRID TRAIL, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.8"

    Front: Butcher, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Purgatory, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

    Front: Butcher, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Purgatory, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

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