Specialized Fuse 27 5 Review

Its 27 5 x 3 0 tires put out more traction more floatation and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs.

Specialized fuse 27 5 review. Specialized fuse 27 5 kit the highlight of the spesh s spec sheet is the trans x dropper post which offers 115mm of drop by my measurements and can be set anywhere in its travel using an. Popular specialized tyres redesigned. The three bikes also all have rockshox suspension. For example all the fuse bikes have the same design and a specialized aluminum frame.

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. Specialized has three fuse bike models. Here s proof you don t need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2020 specialized fuse 27 5 bike.

The wide diameter down tube boosts stiffness. 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. 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. Rowdy by design the fuse is loaded with smart touches.

However they have different cranksets. We like to call it the ultimate trail hardtail and with a 27 5 tire system this becomes more than just talk. The fuse expert 29 has a sram nx eagle dub. The 2020 specialized fuse 27 5 is the least expensive build offered from specialized.

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. 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. 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. These are the fuse expert 29 fuse comp 29 and fuse 27 5.

The fuse comp rolls on specialized stout trail sl rims and specialized hubs paired with 27 5 x 3 0 inch specialized purgatory and ground control tires.