Specialized Fuse 27.5

Calm under pressure, yet deft and precise, the Fuse is an entirely different kind of hardtail. Featuring an all-new longer, lower, and rowdier chassis and 27 .5×2.3 wheels and tires, the Fuse 27.5 handles rough, sketchy descents and steep, technical climbs with absolute confidence.

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The Specialized Fuse 27.5 is Calm under pressure, yet deft and precise, the Fuse is an entirely different kind of hardtail. Featuring an all-new longer, lower, and rowdier chassis and 27.5×2.3 wheels and tires, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 handles rough surfaces, sketchy descents and steep, technical climbs with absolute confidence.

130-millimeters of suspension courtesy of an X-Fusion fork.
Highlights include hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, and single-ring drivetrain.
Durable 29mm interal width alloy wheelset.

FRAMESET

Frame

Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, 148mm thru-axle, tapered head tube, internal cable routing

Seat Binder

Alloy, 38.6mm

Suspension

Fork

X-Fusion MIG 27.5, External Rebound and Compression adjust, coil spring, 46mm Offset, 130mm of travel

COCKPIT

Stem

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

Handlebars

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

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips, lock-on

Saddle

Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails

SeatPost

TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, S: 100mm, M-XL: 120mm

BRAKES

Front Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm

Rear Brake

Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

DRIVETRAIN

Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Advent, 1×9 w/ clutch

Shift Levers

microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed

Cassette

microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed, 11-42t

Chain

KMC X9EPT, 9-speed, anti-corrosion coating w/ reusable Missing Link™

Crankset

Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD, 30T

Bottom Bracket

Square-tapered, 73mm, internal bearings, 122.5mm spindle

WHEELS

Rims

Alloy, disc only, double-wall, 29mm internal width, 28h, tubeless compatible

Front Hub

Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock 28h, 15×110 Boost

Rear Hub

Shimano MT400-B, Centerlock, 12×148 Boost, 32h

Front Tire

Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3″

Rear Tire

Eliminator, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 2.3″

Inner Tubes

Presta, 40mm valve

WHEELS & TIRES

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

* 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.