I bought this bike in the spring of 2020 at age 48 to dip my toes back into mtn biking. I hadn't been mtn biking / trail riding for almost 10 years (my previous bike, a 2003 Rocky Mountain Slayer full-suspension, needed to be put out to pasture). I've enjoyed this bike immensely, and I'm fully back into trail riding, and loving it. I don't claim to be the fastest going up or down. And I may shy away from some of the more gnarly trails. But I've ridden a ton and the Fuse never disappointed me. I just upgraded to a StumpJumper, but I've never regretted buying the Fuse.

So far great bike. Factory components not so good and too heavy. Changed wheels for WR1. Upgrades include Sram XX1 Cassette, XO1 Deraileur, XO1 Crankset and Dub BB, One Up Carbon Bar, Chromag Stem, Ergon grips Power Saddle, Code RSC brakes. Next month my Rockshox Pike Ultimate Fork will arrive. Light, nimble, fun play trail bike. No complaints. I've had S-Works bikes, Pivots, Yeti. This rides just as nice.

I rallied this chassis for 11 months until I snapped the drive-side chain stay. It was decently fun. I had replaced the fork with a plusher one and added a longer dropper post. It was my hard tail! Unfortunately, I am a second owner. The first guy never rode it. That's why I bought it. It was basically brand new. I am a heavy dude so it's partially my fault. Just wish the light alu frame was a little more durable. Lesson learned. On to titanium or steel.

I really like this bike. I upgraded from an old P series and after a year of riding its great. Very chuckable, and very forgiving.

I bought this bike as an upgrade from a terrible xc bike... which I was slaying over big jumps... I've had this bike for over a year, and altho I've upgraded it (as all good owners should) i'd say it's a great frame... definitely new tyres were first up... some new maxxis dhf and dhr ii's make it grip awesomely... a wtb volt seat to give it some comfort.... One of the things which did disappoint me a tad was the drivetrain components... since I bought it, I have upgraded it to sram sx/nx/gx gear, as I'm not a big Shimano fan, but the best upgrade was the sram sx DUB bottom bracket... altogether, i'd say it's a great bike... and I still hit massive jumps and hit tech trails on it, but it defiantly will need some upgrades...

I've had this bike now for 3 months and have counted 78 hard rides on it so far. I love the geometry and love riding fast and boosting off of everything I can see with this bike. Where I live, there are lots of rock gardens and roots and I can handily pump up over and around anything in my way. Super playful ride. I suggest the 3"" tires at 15 psi for a180lb. rider.

This bike is great for the trails that I ride. It goes where I point it and does not disappoint. So far I replaced the bar, stem, crank and swap out the drive train to Shimano XT. Got ride of all the reflector and converted to tubeless. I didn't weigh it before but according to my bathroom scale I got it down to 28lbs. The only thing holding it back is the heavy wheels. After I get some new wheels I will update this review.

This is my first real mountain bike from the Walmart bikes I have bought in the past. I have to say, I have been depriving myself of quality bike rides my whole life. Very impressed with climbing abilities, Gear shifting, front fork, rim an tire and seat post. I feel like the brakes could be better but they are not as bad as others say. I did convert to tubeless and sure glad I did. Overall I think this bike will be best for me to grow my skill for many years to come.

This is a bike worth buying if you're into a bit more hardcore riding than xc hardtails can handle but not quite wealthy enough to purchase a full suspension. It can get rowdy but is very stable when pointed downhill, it will do what you want. Love the geometry, components have given me a bit of trouble but, to be fair, that's to be expected with intro-level parts. Nothing major just issues with tuning and brakes could be more powerful. That being said, the bike is VERY durable. I have crashed it several times, one of which I broke bones in, and it still rides like a dream. It inspires confidence and is a great skill builder, so be warned that this bike can take you past your limits if not careful. All around a solid, well-built bike at an approachable price for a beginner or budget MTBer looking to get a bit more than your normal hardtail.

I've had this bike for about two weeks now. The brakes seemed kinda sketch at first but really just need to break them in. The fork is great for the price point. The drive train is the only thing i'd upgrade on this bike.