MSRP | $949 | $2,900 | $1,499 |
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Where to Buy | $949 37% off At Specialized | — $1 At | $1,499 50% off At Specialized |
Category | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | X-Fusion MIG (coil) | Fox Rhythm Float 34 (air) | RockShox Recon Silver RL (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | microSHIFT Advent | GX Eagle, X1 | NX 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 Expert 29, and Specialized Fuse Comp 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. |
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 M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, 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 | FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Recon RL, air spring, 46mm offset, 130mm of travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle | 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, 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, lock-on | Specialized Trail Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Crank | Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD, 30T | SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T | SRAM, X1 Alloy Eagle, 12-speed, 32T |
Shifters | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
Cassette | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t | SRAM XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52t | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t |
Chain | KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™ | SRAM, NX Eagle, 12-speed | SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed |
Brakes | Front: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm, Rear: Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm | 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 |
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 |
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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, 148mmx12mm thru-axle, 28h | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
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, 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" |