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2019 Fuse Expert 27.5+

4 Reviews

We said it once, and we'll say it again—more volume means more speed. It might sound…

Product Details

We said it once, and we'll say it again—more volume means more speed. It might sound flipped on its head, but one ride on the Fuse Expert will have you shouting 27.5+ praises from the mountaintop.

These bigger tires put out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. And then there's everything else that makes it ride like a proper trail machine, like striking the perfect blend of performance and durability. This meant spec'ing it with strong alloy rims, a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, dropper post, and a plush RockShox Reba RL fork with 120mm of smooth travel. This Fuse is equally ready to take a beating and to hand one out to the trail.

M4 Aluminum with Smooth Welds 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 27.5+ wheels & tires without compromising on our hallmark short chainstays.
A RockShox Reba RL 29/6Fattie fork features up to 120mm of plush, trail-taming travel. It's also air-sprung for smooth travel and low stiction, and it has an adjustable rebound and compression lockout for more efficiency on the climbs.
SRAM's 12-speed NX Eagle groupset features a wide gear range that delivers climbing and descending efficiency in spades. On top of this, the one-by setup is notorious for being next to impossible to drop a chain with, and it provides a significant weight savings in comparison to a standard two-by setup.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

Specialized M4 Aluminum w/ Smooth Welds, tapered head tube and seat tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc, 148mm thru-axle dropout, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Reba RL, Motion Control, Boost™, 51mm offset, 120mm of travel

COCKPIT

HANDLEBARS

Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm

STEM

Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

SADDLE

Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

SEATPOST

TransX dropper, 30.9mm, S: 120mm, M/XXL: 150mm Travel

SEAT BINDER

Alloy, bolt-type, 34.9mm

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 2-piston, 180/160mm

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Level TRL, hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 200/180mm

DRIVETRAIN

SHIFT LEVERS

Sram NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

CASSETTE

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

CRANKSET

Sram NX Eagle, DUB

CHAINRINGS

Steel, 30T

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM, DUB, PF30

CHAIN

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

WHEELS & TIRES

RIMS

Stout Trail SL 27.5, 38mm internal width, tubeless ready, disc-specific

FRONT HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h

REAR HUB

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

SPOKES

Stainless, 14g

FRONT TIRE

Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0"

REAR TIRE

Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0"

INNER TUBES

Presta, 40mm valve

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Dirt

* 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.

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Crank Length	170MM	175MM	175MM	175MM	175MM
Handlebar Width	750MM	750MM	750MM	750MM	750MM
Stem Length	50MM	50MM	60MM	60MM	70MM
Saddle Width	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	120MM,JD-SBC02	120MM,JD-SBC02	150MM,JD-SBC03	150MM,JD-SBC03	150MM,JD-SBC03
BB Height, 27.5x3.0"	312mm	312mm	312mm	312mm	312mm
BB Height, 27.5x2.8"	306mm	306mm	306mm	306mm	306mm
BB Height, 29x2.3"	319mm	319mm	319mm	319mm	319mm
Stack	610mm	614mm	629mm	643mm	661mm
Reach	400mm	420mm	440mm	458mm	476mm
Head Tube Length	95mm	100mm	115mm	130mm	150mm
Head Tube Angle	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°	67.5°
BB Drop	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm
Trail	95mm	95mm	95mm	95mm	95mm
Fork Length, Full	530mm	530mm	530mm	530mm	530mm
Fork Rake/Offset	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm	51mm
Front Center	689mm	708mm	735mm	760mm	786mm
Chainstay Length	430mm	430mm	430mm	430mm	430mm
Wheelbase	1114mm	1136mm	1161mm	1185mm	1211mm
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	575mm	608mm	633mm	656mm	679mm
Bike Standover Height	757mm	781mm	806mm	830mm	866mm
Seat Tube Length	394mm	434mm	470mm	505mm	555mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	73°	73°	73°	73°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

Dodatek - POUŽITÍ TRENAŽÉRU

2019 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Rider Reviews

4 Reviews

06/07/2020

Love this bike!

After riding several FSR's since 1998, I decided I wanted to go back to the simplicity of a hardtail. After testing several different bikes, I pulled the trigger on the Fuse Expert 27.5+. I love the 27.5 diameter wheel (29's just feel too big for me) and the 3.0 tire width is the perfect balance for me between speed, traction, and float on a hardtail. I've been riding this bike for about 6 months now and the one word I would use to describe it is simply ""FUN!"" Switching back to a hardtail has challenged me to focus more on my skills as a rider to still conquer the same trails I have ridden for years on the FSR's, but that is adding to the fun and challenge. If you are a trail/freeride oriented rider, the FUSE is a bike you should check out.

Name:: Shorty

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01/06/2020

Absolutely wonderful

When I searched for a bike I wanted a good drivetrain and plus tires or 29 inch wheels, this bike was perfect. I ride pretty aggressively and this bike meets all my expectations. It was a great purchase.

Name:: Kev

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06/01/2019

A solid workhorse that is a master of none but great at all!

This bike is a great all around bike that you can ride around town with, use for workouts, or tear up some local trails. My only confusion is what the front break is, website says ""SRAM Level TRL"" but I can't find anything on ""TRL"". Only upgrades I'd recommend is putting a bigger chainring upfront like a 34t or 32t, and/or getting a set of 29s if you ride payment a lot. If you're looking at this bike, get it, if you're looking for a versatile hardtail, get it, if you're looking for a ""plug-n-play"" type bike that is fantastic right out of the box, get it.

Name:: Brownbear

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05/19/2019

The fuse is a keeper

Through axles on both wheels, a modern lightweight frame, and quality components make this bike amazing. It's fast with the 12 speed drivetrain, comfortable with the air fork and 3 inch tires, and the dropper is a must have for progressing riders. Be sure to set the tires up tubeless to gain all the advantages of 27.5+ tires. I'm 5'5"" and the small size fits well

Name:: Some A.

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