A rubber chain stay protector completely eliminates chain slap, while the beautifully sculpted alloy frame offers an impressively resilient ride. Easily fit the factory 3.0 wide tire. While the increase in traction and control will certainly benefit riders who might be new to challenging terrain, those same benefits are enjoyed by accomplished riders as well.
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While it certainly isn’t super light at 28 pounds with pedals, the Fuse still loved to stomp up techy climbs and bomb back down the other side. For carbon and $3500 this thing should weigh 25 pounds…. Whisper silent ride that’s impressively smooth for a hardtail. On the 29er it runs perilously close to the upper run of chain though, and my initial thought was that it’s going to rattle like hell. Originally a Hoosier, Legan settled in Boulder, Colorado, 14 years ago after finishing his time at Indiana University studying French and journalism. Well, the chain stay length is.
If you’re interested in a lighter setup throw on a set of 29er wheels. And it was $1300. And for sure the future of hardtail mountain bikes. >> Get Christmas sorted with an MBR subscription and you get a £5 M&S gift card. By submitting your comment you agree to our Privacy Policy.
• Plus-size tires provide insane traction and stability on the choppiest trails. Great bike to feel like an advanced rider. The long reach gives you even weight distribution. Tapered steer tube is ju Camber 26" (Elite/Comp) - 2012 The real transformation has been in the M4 alloy frame that comes on the Comp and Expert level bikes. Made by Wheels Manufacturing. The elegantly formed tubes, dropouts and chainstays, as well as the clean internal cable routing show that no shortcuts were made in the design of this aluminum frame–except maybe one: the press-fit bottom-bracket shell, which ought to be threaded. 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. 2017 Specialized Fuse 6 fattie. Required fields are marked *. As part of Specialized’s SWAT system, the top cap houses a quick link and chain tool (right). I am looking to sell it, it’s in good condition. Climbing becomes a game to find the steepest, most diabolical lines to test just how much traction there is. He served as the technical editor at VeloNews for two years and now contributes to Adventure Cyclist, Mtbr and RoadBikeReview. Air spring, rebound, and 7-click LSC that goes all the way to fully locked out. In the case of the Fuse is also provides an opportunity for internal storage inside the frame via Specialized’s SWAT system. If this bike was $2000, maybe? Also, given its price and confidence-encouraging characteristics, the Fuse Expert is a worthy option for new riders. Billed as an out and out trail bike, the Specialized Fuse Comp sees Specialized back at the sharp end of hardtails. You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” It applies here, big time. Removing the rear wheel is just as straightforward as any other 148x12mm design but best of all, it only takes a few minutes to adjust the chain stay length, so it is really easy to experiment with different settings out on the trail. It has everything you need to ride harder and go faster, and nothing that you don't. $ $5 shipping. The Mountain, anyone?
By fatschoonerrat in forum 26+/27.5+/29+ Plus Bikes Replies: 2 © Copyright 2020 VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. 2017 Specialized Fuse. Fail to nail the geometry and advanced designs will still amount to nothing on the trail. Enjoy the luxury of home delivery and never miss an issue <<. Car. Super stable on the roughest terrain. It’s a piece of cake to manual through whoop sections, too, and it will even handle a jump with dignity (though the big tires make it feel a bit weird in the air).
Unlike most hardtails, on which technical climbs require an awkward balance between seated and standing to find the right power-to-traction ratio, you can pretty much sit down and pedal up anything on the Fuse.
We like to call it the ultimate trail hardtail, and with a 27.5+ tire system, this becomes more than just talk. Hardtail lovers looking for a new bike should seriously consider the plus-size category. COMPATIBLE WITH 2005 - 2010 DEMO 8 BIKES. Thank you for signing up. They rarely creak and they’re so much easier to work on. Here's proof you don't need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. I rode it bone stock, liking even the Henge Comp saddle. We’ve been pleased with the performance of the Manitou Magnum Pro fork in the past, but the Comp model spec’d on this bike had more stiction, even after servicing, than we would have liked, and it lacks the more refined feeling we’ve experienced on the Pro. Came off my 2017 Specialized Fuse Comp. In recent years, gravel and ultra-distance racing has a firm grip on Legan’s attention, but his love of mountain biking and long road rides hasn’t diminished. At 14 psi, I was able to remain seated and pedal through much more terrain than with an ordinary hardtail. And the reason for the blissfully silent ride is twofold. SPECIALIZED’S TWO CENTS | There’s a tendency to compare ‘plus’ hardtails to fatbikes, but that’s not seeing the broader picture (and opportunity). Fuse gets it right. The slack head angle lends confidence on sketchy descents. Everything really! While the plus-size tires do add a ton of capability, don’t expect the Fuse to feel anything like a full-suspension bike.
Copyright © A360 Media LLC 2020. The wide-diameter down tube boosts stiffness. All cable and hose routing on the Fuse is internal, entering at the junction of the headtube and downtube.
Specialized has also moved the geometry and sizing forward. Subscribe to BIKE’s Newsletter to receive stories like this straight to your inbox.
Here's proof you don't need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. Specialized Part # 9895-4021 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. The head angle has also been knocked back one full degree; it’s now down to 66.5deg. The Fuse Expert Carbon has a super playful geometry and reliable, economical parts.
And while this Fuse's 27.5x2.8 tires give it tons of traction and stability. Specialized Part # 9895-4020
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