Here's proof you don't need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. Equipped with an all-new, longer, lower and rowdier chassis, we've added 27.5x2.8 wheels and tires to the Fuse 27.5 to create a bike that lets you hit rocks and roots at speed with absolute control.
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 27.5x2.8 tires give it tons of traction and stability.
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.
SMART PARTS PICK
• Plus-size tires provide insane traction and stability on the choppiest trails.
• 130-millimeters of suspension courtesy of a RockShox Judy Silver TK fork.
• Highlights include hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, and single-ring drivetrain.
Specialized Fuse 27.5, 2020
FRAME Specialized A1 Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing SEAT BINDER Alloy, 38.6mm SUSPENSION
FORK RockShox Judy Silver TK, air spring, 42mm offset, 130mm of travel COCKPIT
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 GRIPS Specialized Trail Grips SADDLE Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails SEATPOST TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm REAR BRAKE Tektro HD-M275, hydraulic disc, 160mm DRIVETRAIN
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Deore, 10-speed CASSETTE SunRace, 11-42t, 10-speed CHAIN KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ CRANKSET Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD CHAINRINGS 30T BOTTOM BRACKET Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings WHEELS
RIMS Stout Trail 27.5, 38mm internal width, disc-specific FRONT HUB Stout, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h REAR HUB Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h SPOKES Stainless, 14g FRONT TIRE Butcher GRID TRAIL, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.8" REAR TIRE Slaughter GRID TRAIL, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.8" INNER TUBES Presta, 40mm valve ACCESSORIES
PEDALS Specialized Dirt