Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,699$2,400
    $2,499$2,900
    $1,499$3,000
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    $1,499

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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    4.5
    5.6
    5.1
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Judy Silver TKFox Rhythm Float 34RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SX EagleGX Eagle, X1NX Eagle, X1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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    Summary
    The Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5, Specialized Fuse Expert 29, and Specialized Fuse Comp 29 are all aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Fuse Sport 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 Sport 27.5
    Fuse Expert 29
    Fuse Comp 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)

    24 mph

    Fuse Sport 27.5

    28 mph

    Fuse Expert 29

    25 mph

    Fuse Comp 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 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

    ColorsSatin Cast Blue / Light Silver; Gloss Terra Cotta / Arctic Blue

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

    ColorsSatin Cast Blue / Light Silver; Gloss Terra Cotta / Arctic Blue

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

    ColorsSatin Cast Blue / Light Silver; Gloss Terra Cotta / Arctic Blue

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK, air spring, 42mm 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

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

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, threaded

    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

    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: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

    TranzX Dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed Boost, Powespline, 32T

    SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T

    SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM, NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    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

    Front: SRAM Level TRL, hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 200/180mm, Rear: SRAM Level TRL, hydraulic disc, 2-piston, 180/160mm

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h

    Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

    Tires

    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"

    Front: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

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