2019 Specialized Fuse Comp Carbon Review

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.

2019 specialized fuse comp carbon review. 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. The trade off is what i consider a great deal at 3500. These bigger tires put out more traction more floatation. Case in point is the fuse comp carbon.

The specialized fuse expert 6fattie was our 2017 editors choice for its balanced performance and impressive build specifications. I rode it bone stock liking even the henge comp saddle. To start it lives by the philosophy that more tire volume results in more speed. It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head but one ride and it ll have you shouting this sentiment from the rooftops.

Continue to page 2 for more of our specialized fuse expert carbon 6fattie review. Four testers spent six weeks charging the stumpjumper carbon comp 29 around california and nevada to determine the key characteristics. Specialized no longer offers the 2000 fuse expert the 2018 specialized fuse comp sells for 1650 and still shreds any hardtail worthy trail you put in front of it. Case in point is the fuse comp carbon.

The 3 500 expert carbon 6fattie test bike shares the same high end carbon frame as the much pricier s works option 6 500. 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. If you have yet to ride a bike with our 6fattie wheel tire system we challenge you to do so without walking away with a stoked out grin. To start it lives by the philosophy that more tire volume results in more speed.

The 2020 specialized fuse comp is a new school hardtail ripper with a 130mm travel fork 2 6in tyres and modern trail oriented geometry. We found this bike to be a marvelous all arounder that. If you are looking for a hardtail that is at home on fast and somewhat technical singletrack this is. The fuse is available in aluminum or carbon frames with several build options.

In fact the new stumpy was surrounded with more hype than any specialized mountain bike ever. Both have specialized swat frame storage and tools and command post ircc dropper post. But the parts spec is what adds to the heft of the fuse expert carbon.