Calm under pressure, yet deft and precise, the Fuse is an entirely different kind of hardtail. Featuring an all-new longer, lower, and rowdier chassis and 27.5x2.3 wheels and tires, the Fuse 27.5 handles rough, sketchy descents and steep, technical climbs with absolute confidence.
ROWDY BY DESIGN
The Fuse is loaded with smart touches. The wide-diameter down tube boosts stiffness. The low-slung top tube improves maneuverabilty on tight trails. And while this Fuse’s 27.5x2.3 tires give it ample traction and stability, it’s also compatible with 29er wheels and tires.
PERFECTLY DIALED
Fail to nail the geometry and advanced designs will still amount to nothing on the trail. Fuse gets it right. The long reach gives you even weight distribution. The slack head angle lends confidence on sketchy descents. The steep seat angle makes quick work of steep climbs.
- 130-millimeters of suspension courtesy of an X-Fusion fork.
- Highlights include hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, and single-ring drivetrain.
- Durable 29mm interal width alloy wheelset.
Specifications
FRAMESET
- Seat Binder
- Alloy, 38.6mm
- Frame
- Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing
SUSPENSION
- Fork
- X-Fusion MIG 27.5, External Rebound and Compression adjust, coil spring, 46mm Offset, 130mm of travel
COCKPIT
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails
- Grips
- Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on
- Stem
- Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise
- Handlebars
- Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm
- SeatPost
- TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm
BRAKES
- Rear Brake
- Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm
- Front Brake
- Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
DRIVETRAIN
- Cassette
- CASSETTE, MICROSHIFT, CS-H093(11T-46T), 11-46T, 9 SP, FREE HUB, NO SPIDER,W/STEEL LOCKRING, ED BLACK
- Chain
- KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™
- Bottom Bracket
- Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle
- Crankset
- Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD
- Rear Derailleur
- microSHIFT Advent, 1x9 w/ clutch
- Shift Levers
- microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed
WHEELS
- Rims
- Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless compatible
- Rear Tire
- Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3"
- Front Tire
- Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3"
- Inner Tubes
- Presta, 40mm valve
- Front Hub
- Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost
- Rear Hub
- Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock, 12x148 Boost, 32h
WHEELS & TIRES
- Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
ACCESSORIES
- Pedals
- Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic