MSRP | $949 | $1,699 | $2,499 |
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Where to Buy | $949 37% off At Specialized | $1,699 29% off At Specialized | — $1 At |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | X-Fusion MIG (coil) | RockShox Judy Silver TK (air) | Fox Rhythm Float 34 (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | microSHIFT Advent | SX Eagle | GX Eagle, X1 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 9 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Fuse 27.5, Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5, and Specialized Fuse Expert 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Fuse Expert 29 has 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and a better fork. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing Colors: Satin Doppio / Sand; Gloss Arctic Blue / Black | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing Colors: Satin Doppio / Sand; Gloss Arctic Blue / Black | Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing Colors: Satin Doppio / Sand; Gloss Arctic Blue / Black |
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Fork | X-Fusion MIG 27.5, External Rebound and Compression adjust, coil spring, 46mm Offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Judy Silver TK, air spring, 42mm offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | 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 | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | SRAM Powerspline | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, 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 | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails | Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm |
Seatpost | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm | TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm | TranzX Dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm |
Grips | Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips |
Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Crank | Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD, 30T | SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed Boost, Powespline, 32T | SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T |
Shifters | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed | SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
Cassette | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t | SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t |
Chain | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ | SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM, NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm | Front: SRAM Level, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm, Rear: SRAM Level, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm | Front: SRAM G2, 4 Piston, 180mm XS-M, 200mm L-XL, Rear: SRAM G2, 4 Piston, 160mm XS-M, 180mm L-XL |
Rims | Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless compatible | Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless compatible | Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h |
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Spokes | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g | Stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock, 12x148 Boost, 32h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h |
Tires | Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3" | Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.6" | Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6" |