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Fuse Expert 29

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2021 Fuse Expert 29

The Fuse Expert 29 thriving on the kind of technical trails that make other hardtails cry. The top-shelf Fuse Expert 29 brings all of that to play with its light-yet-burly M4 aluminum chassis and a component package that takes a beating and comes back for more.

ROWDY BY DESIGN

The Fuse is loaded with smart touches. The wide-diameter down tube boosts stiffness. The low-slung top tube gives you the clearance to throw the bike around on tight trails. And while this Fuse's 29x2.6 tires give it a precise, nimble feel, the frame is also compatible with 27.5+ wheels and tires.

PERFECTLY DIALED

If you fail to nail the geometry, advanced materials and innovative designs still amount to nothing out 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.

TAKES A BEATING

• 130-millimeters of plush suspension courtesy of a Fox Float 34 Rythm fork.

• Stout Trail SL wheelset is light yet fends off abuse.

• Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain gives you single-ring simplicity yet lets you tackle big climbs without coughing up a lung.

Technical Specifications

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DRIVETRAIN

Chainrings

50/34T

Crankset

Shimano SLX, M7120 12spd

Cassette

Shimano SLX, CS-M7100, 12-speed, 10-51t

Shift Levers

Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, BB-MT800, Threaded

Chain

Shimano SLX, M7100 w/Quicklink

Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

COCKPIT

Handlebars

Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm / 780mm width, 31.8mm

Tape

Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle

Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 155/143mm

Stem

Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise

SeatPost

TranzX Dropper, 34.9mm, XS-S: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

BRAKES

Rear Brake

Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston , 160/180mm

Front Brake

Shimano Deore, M6100 4-piston , 180mm

WHEELS

Rear Hub

Shimano MT510-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

Inner Tubes

Standard, Presta valve

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

Rear Tire

Purgatory, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

Front Tire

Butcher, GRID, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6"

Rims

Specialized Alloy, Tubeless Ready, 29mm internal width, 28h

FRAMESET

Seat Binder

Alloy, 38.6mm

Frame

Specialized M4 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, adjustable dropout, SS compatible, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

Suspension

Fork

FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 130mm of travel

ACCESSORIES

Pedals

Specialized Body Geometry Fitness, platform, plastic

* 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

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XSSMLXL
Crank Length170mm170mm170mm170mm175mm
Handlebar Width750mm750mm780mm780mm780mm
Stem Length45mm45mm45mm45mm45mm
Saddle Width155mm143mm143mm143mm143mm
Seatpost Length356mm356mm406mm456mm456mm
Seat-Tube Angle74°74°74°74°74°
Head-Tube Length95mm95mm95mm110mm125mm
Head-Tube Angle66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°66.5°
Front-Center698mm718mm738mm764mm790mm
B-B Drop60mm60mm60mm60mm60mm
B-B Height315mm315mm315mm315mm315mm
Bike Stand-Over Height727mm747mm750mm754mm793mm
Fork Length (full)540mm540mm540mm540mm540mm
Top-Tube Length (horizontal)579mm599mm619mm643mm667mm
Seat-Tube Length340mm375mm410mm455mm505mm
Stack625mm625mm625mm639mm652mm
Reach400mm420mm440mm460mm480mm
Trail113mm113mm113mm113mm113mm
Fork Rake/Offset46mm46mm46mm46mm46mm
Wheelbase1122mm1142mm1162mm1188mm1214mm
Geometry

Rider Reviews

  • 5
  • 3 Reviews

Best Hardtail Ever

Man, where to start with this bike? The geometry provides for a lively, playful hardtail that is a pure joy to ride. There's literally nothing to complain about here. I've had mine since January of 2021, and my upgrades have been negligible -- a new dropper post lever, alloy pedals, and a power meter. And that's pretty much it. Of all my bikes (and that's a LOT of bikes), it's both one of my least expensive AND my favorite.


Name:
Dan

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Love me my Fuse

I've had the Fuse for about 3 years and it has become my favorite bike. Grippy, fun, climbs great, corners like it's on rails. The perfect simple all-weather, all-terrain bike. Absolutely love it!


Name:
The R.

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