4.5
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More volume means more speed. It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head,…
More volume means more speed. 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. Our all-new 6Fattie Wheel System puts out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. And to solidify itself as a proper trail machine, this Expert iteration of the Fuse places a focus on blending durability with performance. To do so, we spec'd it with strong alloy rims, a bulletproof one-by drivetrain with plenty of hammering and climbing ability, and a plush Manitou fork with 120mm of smooth travel. This Fuse is equally ready to take a beating and to hand one out to the trail.
Our Stout XC Pro crankset would be the perfect complement to any one-by drivetrain, but here, its strong alloy construction makes it ideal for power transfer on climbs and the inevitable rock-strike when descending through technical gardens.
Custom WTB Scraper i45 wheelset has a fat 45mm width and alloy construction for the perfect blend of speed and strength, which means that you'll experience less deflection, increased traction, and more stability—all at lower tire pressures.
650bx3.0" 6Fattie Ground Control tires feature a perfectly sized contact patch for life-changing levels of traction and control while cornering, all without sacrificing climbing efficiency or descending prowess.
M4 Premium Aluminum proved to be the right material for the job, allowing a lightweight, durable frame with a low and slack geometry that's equal parts snappy and efficient on climbs and descents. It also allowed us to incorporate our exclusive Diamond Stay that accommodates the 6Fattie wheels/ tires without compromising on our hallmark short chainstays that provide unrivaled handling and climbing prowess.
A Manitou Magnum Comp 650+ fork pairs 100/120mm (size-specific) of smooth travel with adjustable rebound for maximum absorbency over harsh terrain and easy, on-the-fly adjustments to the damping to hit the perfect tune.
FRAME
Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, Trail 6Fattie Geometry, fully-butted w/ smooth welds, tapered head tube, tapered seat tube, forged 160mm disc mounts, 148mm thru-axle dropouts, replaceable alloy derailleur hanger
HEADSET
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, threadless, Campy style, cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 31.8mm
FORK
Manitou Magnum Comp 650+, S: 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 120mm travel, Absolute+ damper, rebound adjust, tapered steerer, 15x110mm thru-axle, disc mount
RIMS
WTB Scraper i45 650b, double-wall, 45mm inner width, 18mm deep, TCS tubeless compatible, sleeved, 24/28h
FRONT HUB
Specialized Stout XC Pro 110, disc, alloy, cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h
REAR HUB
Specialized Stout XC Pro 148, disc, alloy, loose ball bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
SPOKES
Stainless, butted, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black
FRONT TIRE
Specialized 6Fattie Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx3.0""
REAR TIRE
Specialized 6Fattie Ground Control, 60TPI, 2Bliss Ready, folding bead, 650bx3.0""
CASSETTE
Custom Sunrace, wide range, 10-speed, 11-40t
BOTTOM BRACKET
Samox, PF30, sealed cartridge
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM GX Type 2.1, 10-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM GX, 10-speed, trigger
CHAIN
KMC X10L, 10-speed, w/ reusable MissingLink
CRANKSET
Specialized Stout XC Pro, forged alloy, 148-specific chain line, PF30, alloy spindle, 30T, 76mm BCD spider
GRIPS
Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Stout XC, flat bar, double-butted 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
SADDLE
Body Geometry Henge Comp, thin padding, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
TranzX YSP03 dropper, internal cable routing, remote lever, 30.9mm, S: 100mm travel, M/L/XL: 120mm travel
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM DB3 Trail, 4-piston, semi-metallic pads, 180mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
SRAM DB3, dual piston, semi-metallic pads, 160mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
SRAM DB3, hydraulic, reach adjust
PEDALS
Alloy, 1 pc. body, 9/16"", w/ reflectors
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
4.5
4 Reviews