Specialized Fuse 27 5 2019
M4 alloy is stronger and allows for thinner tubes therefore making a lighter frame that s just as strong as the classic a1 alloy found in the fuse 27 5.
Specialized fuse 27 5 2019. Bekwik jun 19 2019 at 19 25 below threshold show comment. Its 27 5 x 3 0 tires put out more traction more floatation and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. 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. At 1 250 riders get one of the most complete all around bikes in this sub 1 500 budget bike test.
They can also take 29 or 27 5 wheels. A forward thinking frame design great tires that are tubeless ready and a dropper seat post round out a package that is hard to beat. The 2020 specialized fuse 27 5 is the least expensive build offered from specialized. If you show us a trail rider that says they couldn t use more traction we ll show a trail rider that s never ridden our fuse.
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. Fuse 27 5 to 2 150 fuse expert 29. From its first appearance at the 2015 sea otter classic the fuse has been the go to 27 5 hardtail from specialized. We have bike stores in mn wi il and kansas city.
The new frames also have more seatpost insertion depth that allow for longer dropper posts. The fuse was originally specialized s foray into the plus sized market in 2015 but. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2019 specialized fuse expert 27 5 bike. Updated geometry photo c.
The fuse comp 29 is made from specialized s premium m4 alloy. However this year they ve brought on 29er options and made a few tweaks to the geometry hoping to spark new interest in their front sprung trail machine. Voted 1 bicycle shop in usa. 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.