2020 Specialized Fuse Expert

That entry level build also rolls on a slightly more basic frame than the fuse expert you see here.

2020 specialized fuse expert. The all new specialized fuse expert 29 is a stellar hardtail mountain bike at a reasonable price. Specialized has also opted to only offer the fuse with an aluminium frame with the expert and comp trims using the brand s m4 aluminium and the base model sees a slightly heavier a1 alloy. The big upgrade here over the cheaper models is the beefier rockshox. 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.

Built around the sleek m4 alloy frameset the expert is the top end model in the fuse range. 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. The wide diameter down tube boosts stiffness.

The 2020 specialized fuse comp is a new school hardtail ripper with a 130mm travel fork 2 6in tyres and modern trail oriented geometry. As a result the fuse continues its reign as editor s choice for best hardtail mountain bike. The fuse expert 29 thriving on the kind of technical trails that make other hardtails cry. Specialized has said it once and they ll say it again more volume means more speed.

This new iteration of the fuse replaces our long running editor s choice fuse expert 6fattie. Rowdy by design the fuse is loaded with smart touches.