2020 Specialized Fuse Comp Review
These are the fuse expert 29 fuse comp 29 and fuse 27 5.
2020 specialized fuse comp review. The 1 250 fuse 27 5 is the cheapest build level specialized offers for the new 2020 model year. I currently have a 2016 specialized camber 29er that is stock. The fuse was originally specialized s foray into the plus sized market in 2015 but. Popular specialized tyres redesigned.
The tyres themselves have been beefed up too specialized s grid casing on the rear helping reduce pinch flats while the new grid trail casing up front adds extra support will keeping the weight in check. The 1 250 fuse 27 uses specialized s a1 frame while the 29 inch fuse comp and expert use the higher grade lighter weight m4 frame which also happens to offer a sliding dropout for 15 millimeters of chainstay adjustment and the option to run a single speed drivetrain. The 2020 specialized fuse comp is a new school hardtail ripper with a 130mm travel fork 2 6in tyres and modern trail oriented geometry. If you re not looking to buy a hardtail bike check out our review of the diamondback atroz.
It seems that some places have them 2 300 off or so. As a result the fuse continues its reign as editor s choice for best hardtail mountain bike. Specialized has three fuse bike models. The all new specialized fuse expert 29 is a stellar hardtail mountain bike at a reasonable price.
It is also the only build kit that comes with 27 5 wheels. Specialized fuse 29 comp is au 2 300 rockshox recon. This sleek silver shredder features dialed geometry that delivers a stable ride and a sky high fun factor. The specialized fuse comp 29 is a super capable and maneuverable little bike that stretches the usual definitions of what a hardtail can be and can do and does so at a reasonable price.
Set to hit shops this month the fuse comp will retail for 1 600 au 2 300 the fuse 27 5 for 1 250 au 1 800 and the fuse m4 29 for 950 au 1 000. A full suspension mountain bike that goes for under 1000 really good price for a full suspension bike. I find myself pining for a 1x a dropper and some monster truck tires that aren t too overweight. Which makes the 2020 edition a whole new bike.
The entry level fuse 27 5 comes with 27 5in wheels and 2 8in tyres while the comp and expert models roll on 29in hoops shod with meaty 2 6in tyres. This new iteration of the fuse replaces our long running editor s choice fuse expert 6fattie.