Specialized Fuse Expert 27 5 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.

Specialized fuse expert 27 5 review. These bigger tires put out more traction more floatation and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. Specialized also sells a super affordable fuse 27 5 for 1 250 that is built around the same frame. Popular specialized tyres redesigned. At 2100 the fuse expert is spec d well.

But if you want to anything other some simple trails i wonder if this bike will hold up. And not in a good way. In australia specialized will only be stocking the fuse 27 5 1 800 aud and the fuse comp 2 300 aud. The fuse is a great bike and the fit on the xxl is perfect for large riders.

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 upper level comp and expert build kits both ship with 29 wheels. For a drivetrain that consists of a potpourri of parts it actually performs quite well knocking off shifts quickly and accurately when the stock jagwire shift housing is swapped out for shimano. The drivetrain consists of a sram gx shifter and derailleur a 10 speed sunrace 11 40 cassette and a specialized stout crank with a 30 tooth ring.

It is also the only build kit that comes with 27 5 wheels. It comes with 27 5 x 2 8 tires a rockshox judy silver fork shimano deore 10 speed drivetrain and a tranzx dropper post. At 1 675 the fuse comp 29 is the next step up in specialized s line. And then there s everything else that makes it ride like a.

It might sound flipped on its head but one ride on the fuse expert will have you shouting 27 5 praises from the mountaintop. 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. Customer service from specialized is ridiculous. The fuse is also offered as a frame only for 800 for the rider looking to build up their dream trail riding hardtail.

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. After 6 months i ve had the bike in the to shop now twice for fork work and now brake work. However you ll also have the option of buying the m4 frame on its own for 1 000 aud.