I have the 2021 version, a Shimano build with 2.6 Butcher and Purgatory. I'm 6'2" with 34" inseam and I have the XL. I feel like in order to write a good bike review, you gotta ride it for a couple seasons and really test how it holds up. So a few thousand trail miles later, here's my review: Awesome bike. I would not change a single thing about the geometry: it's slack enough to bomb rock garden descents, but not too slack: you can lean the bike way over in a turn, weight that front wheel, and let the back wheel drift around like a rally car. The Fuse lives for airtime and responds telepathically to how you want to touch down from jumps or drops. Most fun bike I've ever had. If it were stolen, I would cry and then go buy another one.

Been a great bike so far, no issues. Feels very solid. I converted it to electric, using bafang BBSHD middrive

I purchased my Fuse to replace my 15+ year old Stumpjumper. I was hesitant to purchase at 1st because I wasn’t sure if I wanted a FS or Hardtail, I had no idea how my body (6’ 240lbs) would handle the Hardtail. It took me a bit to dial the tire air pressure I needed to soften up the ride. The Fork soaks everything up, the Firm setting is great for climbing up hill and soaks up the big hits in the fully open position on the way down. I converted to smaller tires to fit my XC riding style but I still have the option to change to my 2.6 tires and let it rip at the bike resort when needed. It’s an All In One kind of bike. Go get one!

Feels great rides really well really sturdy lots of control and very flickable... coming from a rockhopper to this and love it... only negative would be the price being expensive but very happy with my purchase

Straight away this bike is incredible, I'm so pleased with it. Something to point out is the amazing service I received from John and Frankie at Specialized. Chatting to me on the phone about my previous Specialized bike, calling me after to make sure everything was ok with my new order, to organise delivery times and even the bike set up at home. It's rare that a company looks after a customer like this these days so thanks again. I'll be back!

Awesome bike. Sliding dropouts make it a unique frame worth owning. Having some problems with my fox fork but not really specialized fault. If you are looking for a high end hardtail the specs on this bike will suit you well.

I absolutely love this bike. Such an improvement over my last hard tail.

Nice construction and great gear set, bike feels nimble.

This bike is everything you could ever want and nothing less! It is worth every penny! I would recommend getting a higher rise set of bars and some downtube frame protection. Other than that the bike is ready for anything and everything you can throw at it. The frame is very light but extremely strong! I've raced it in xc races, ridden bike parks, street, and trials on this bike and it handled amazingly! 10/10 would recommend!

Turned back to Hradtails after 15 years of FS and this was the bike I picked. This bike rides super on everything from rooty rocky terrain with drops and climbs very well. Anyone that has ridden the Fuse will tell you it's a dream hardtail, especially for the price compared to boutique brands out there.