Specialized Fuse Expert 6fattie Review

The fuse has already proven that more volume means more speed and we took this foundational idea and made it even better with carbon.

Specialized fuse expert 6fattie review. Specialized fuse expert 6fattie mountain bike 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. The specialized fuse expert 6fattie was our 2017 editors choice for its balanced performance and impressive build specifications. 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.

Both have specialized swat frame storage and tools and command post ircc dropper post. But specialized s fuse expert carbon 6fattie has me rethinking that pact. 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. 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.

That entry level build also rolls on a slightly more basic frame than the fuse expert you see here. This new iteration of the fuse replaces our long running editor s choice fuse expert 6fattie. At 2100 the fuse expert is spec d well. 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.

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. 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. The fuse is available in aluminum or carbon frames with several build options. If you are looking for a hardtail that is at home on fast and somewhat technical singletrack this is.

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 all new specialized fuse expert 29 is a stellar hardtail mountain bike at a reasonable price. To start it lives by the philosophy that more tire volume results in more speed. The 3 500 expert carbon 6fattie test bike shares the same high end carbon frame as the much pricier s works option 6 500.

As a result the fuse continues its reign as editor s choice for best hardtail mountain bike. 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.