Specialized Fuse Expert 6fattie 2018

The carbon comp model has basically the same build at the model we tested but with a carbon frame and a rock shox revelation rc fork.

Specialized fuse expert 6fattie 2018. If you are looking for a hardtail that is at home on fast and somewhat technical singletrack this is. The fuse has already proven that more volume means more speed and we took this foundational idea and made it even better with carbon. While the jury seems to still be out on the 27 5 wheel platform i m a big fan and i must say that it makes the idea of a hardtail more alluring than ever before especially if you re on a budget and looking for a fun maintenance minimal mountain bike. And this year they took a proven idea and made it even better with a carbon frame.

Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2018 specialized fuse comp carbon 6fattie 29 bike. And to solidify itself as a proper trail machine this expert. The specialized fuse expert 6fattie was our 2017 editors choice for its balanced performance and impressive build specifications. Our all new 6fattie wheel system puts out more traction more floatation and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs.

It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head but one ride on the fuse expert 6fattie will have you shouting this sentiment from the rooftops. Buy specialized fuse expert carbon 6fattie 2018 mountain bike from 2 210 00. Price match home delivery click collect from stores nationwide. The fuse is available in aluminum or carbon frames with several build options.

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. But specialized s fuse expert carbon 6fattie has me rethinking that pact. Say hello to the fuse expert carbon. Specialized s most wallet friendly e mtb is the turbo levo fsr 6fattie at a retail price of 4 500.

To start it lives by the philosophy that more tire volume results in more speed. More volume means more speed. Both have specialized swat frame storage and tools and command post ircc dropper post. Last year specialized s fuse proved that more volume means more speed.

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. Specialized s least expensive carbon model is the turbo levo fsr comp carbon 6fattie which retails for 6 500. The 3 500 expert carbon 6fattie test bike shares the same high end carbon frame as the much pricier s works option 6 500. 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.