I am scheduled to talk to you today about building a Fuse. Your enthusiasm about this build made me want to build one.

Boxed up my 2016 Specialized Ruze (Women’s version) today, and will be shipping it to you tomorrow after a consult Monday with Shane. I’m excited for my e-bike build. I’ve had many nice mtb’s but my favorite by far is my Ruze! That’s why it’s getting a conversion over a brand new e-bike under the Christmas tree! 🎄 😂 ❤love what you guys do! Game changer! 👍

I'm here for the nerdout test.

Mirror's and a bell/horn are safety features, and the walkers do appreciate when I ring my bell so they aren't surprised at how quiet we can sneak up on people lol.

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m loving it! Thanks for the awesome build!

Dream bike. It’s rocky and sandy around here the big fat tires look great thanks .

Looks like my Merrida 29'r sweet. Ive just turned 50 and want to convert it after seeing your vids. Keep it up your awesome

I love riding at night especially around 3 in the morning. When you roll up to a new city

Another awesome build. This one may be my favorite (other than the stock ring). Not sure about other places but e-brake cut offs, lights and a bell are required on an e-bike (by law) in NYC.

Had the same cabling problem on my specialized. Glad to see this as I was beaten too!

Exactly what I want. Great job, love your channel.

Nice bit of kit. Ive actually ditched the gear sensor without any issues, just pull the brake in a few mm, like its a clutch. Got the slack to do it.

The perfect setup!

I converted a full suspension rock shock bike also bafang bbshd, used a lekkie 42t sprocket 10 speed sram gears but had to mount my 52v 17.5ah battery underneath the downtube as there's no space in the frame for the back shocks, luckily there were screw mounts underneath for external cabling brackets so utilised those, plus an extra strong nylon strap for extra security of battery. Really like the ride as the centre of gravity is now quite low, can't set the front rebound forks too soft as they just catch the battery underside. This isn't a problem as its mainly used on trails and roads.

I think the bike I dropped off for ya to mod was also the Fuze. Can't wait to ride it

Nice... like to set up my surly instagator like that.... it's got 2.8 wide 26 in tires.... gotta do it let's go!

I have a 2016 specialized fuse that I'd absolutely love to do this too. Money is so tight these days, I can only dream about it for now.

Would love to see a conversion with the Walmart Mongoose Ledge X1 maybe with some 2.8 tires.

If you like that one, the newer generation (2020+) is even better. Longer reach, slacker head tube, and even lower standover height. I sold my full suspension bike shortly before COVID hit last year, as it was overkill for my riding style, and then spent the next 6 months trying to find a nice hard tail. Ended up with a 2020 Fuse Comp 29. I love it and even though it was half the price I paid for my FS, it's definitely the best bike I've owned. I think the 29er is the way to go. Those came with 2.6" tires so you get the rolling benefits of the 29" wheel + most of the cushion from 27.5+. I don't really want to convert mine though - adding 20lbs of motor and battery would take away a lot of the nimbleness that I like.

Good video!

nice bike.

I'm looking to convert my Specialized crosstrail with the bafang too!

That's awesome, I am inspired to build a Fuse!! What size bottom bracket did you have to use? Any problems with spacing on the drive side? I was looking into building a Surly Krampus but it looked like some people were having trouble the the spacing because it's a mid-fat bike, if you use a 100mm BB I would be concerned about a super wide q factor and tons of spacers. Thank you!!

Need that lekkie chainring!

Can't wait to get started on my 2021 fuse 27.5 will be booking a tech call with you soon. Just quick question have you converted a 2021 or newer model and any significant differences from the year model featured on this video? Thank u and appreciate your content.

It looks like a nice bike! It's fast! I like it. Have you ever converted a bike with an IGH and used a Gates Belt drive? I'm thinking of a DIY ebike, but I really want a belt drive with IGH.

I'm not sure this could be a better set up for someone having a wide range of ride needs.

How do you manage the shorter cable from the 500c when compared to the brake sensor cables?

Is this the Medium or Large Frame? was just about to buy a new Fuse Expert 29 and convert to electric, same LG battery. maybe I should go with the large frame for extra room?

Johhny, can you provide a parts list for this build. I would like to purchase everything but change the hd for a 02 and minus the battery. I will need cradle for my battery and some help selecting sprocket size and offset.

Love your channel I have a question I'm looking for a set of heavy duty 26" rims with quick release an disc brake mounts so I can upgrade from rim brakes

Did ya have to externally route my Fuse? I love how excited you are about this bike and can't wait to get my Fuse back from you. Blush and Gushing!!! Hopefully you make a video of my bike too even though it's the same as this one. Mine is red however so better for videos.

Hey Johnny, appreciate your content. I have a favor/request. Is there any way you can do a video on rear hubs in general and suggestions on a decent one for mid drive motors? I have had an ebike built, and the motor has ruined my rear hub because of the power (BBSHD). It was a no name hub that came on the bike "anTaj" which I can find no information about. I dont have a local bike shop so I have to ship it off to get fixed/replaced if possible or buy a whole new wheel which is very expensive for a 26x4. I have looked for used ones but havent had much luck on that front. Anyway, enough rambling. Since you do this for a living, I would defer to your expertise on this subject. It is not a quick release. It is a slotted drop out. I await your reply. Thank you sir!

I am surprised you haven't made a path from riding the ditch

this looks to be a great bike to convert will it take the shorter length 500 watt bbso2 bafang.

Hi my friend I tried to reprogram my bbshd and I saw a spark on the USB programming cable now my bike was turn on 😥

Hello, would a bbso2b fit a 2021 specialized fuse.

Nice build! What size was the frame?

Did you have to press in a fitting to the bottom bracket so the bbshd would fit? Where did you get it?

Hello Johnny. I also have a specialized expert hardtail with 29' that I want to convert. The problem is that I'm from Italy. How in the world can I ship it in that states and how much it will cost me installing all that stuff? Thx!

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What bottom bracket adapter did you need to mount the bbshd motor. I have a 2016 fuse and I just took the bottom bearings out and the total bottom bracket is to big for the bbshd? Did you need a bottom bracket adapter?

Would a 1993 specialized stump jumper FS hard tail with cantilever brakes be a horrible candidate for a conversion?

Hey Johnny i’m going to build this bike based on your recommendation however I have 2 big questions: what size fuse bike is this? do you think I could fit a 20ah battery?

I never used my bell cause I'm always smoking at joint people seem to smell me coming.

Just cotton on to your channel. We need to do business I am from australia and we need your product ! is an under statement.

This is the ultimate ebike porn!

how much would a build like this cost ?

looks great. but that seat. yikes, looks like you're riding on a washboard

Hey, 1800 its fair price , where i can order?