Specialized Fuse 27 5 Plus Review

Built from the ground up to make the most of the plus sized rubber the fuse combines dialled trail geometry with innovative frame design.

Specialized fuse 27 5 plus review. Its 27 5 x 3 0 tires put out more traction more floatation and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. 4 8 out of 5 13 reviews. 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. Here s proof you don t need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails.

The wide diameter down tube boosts stiffness. At 1 250 riders get one of the most complete all around bikes in this sub 1 500 budget bike test. 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. Building the 2019 specialized fuse comp 27 5 at cyclepath.

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. If you are looking for a hardtail that is at home on fast and somewhat technical singletrack this is. Popular specialized tyres redesigned. The specialized fuse expert 6fattie was our 2017 editors choice for its balanced performance and impressive build specifications.

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. 2020 trek roscoe 8 27 5 hardtail mtb feature review and weight. 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. Rowdy by design the fuse is loaded with smart touches.

27 5 tyres the specialized fuse is one of a new breed of hardtail mountain bikes that delivers more capable performance on challenging terrain. The 2020 specialized fuse 27 5 is the least expensive build offered from specialized. 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. Equipped with an all new longer lower and rowdier chassis we ve added 27 5x2 8 wheels and tires to the fuse 27 5 to create a bike that lets you hit rocks and roots at speed with absolute control.

Plus size tires provide insane traction and stability. We like to call it the ultimate trail hardtail and with a 27 5 tire system this becomes more than just talk.