Specialized Knocked It Out Of the PARK! 2022 Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5"

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Specialized Knocked It Out Of the PARK! 2022 Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5"

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Specialized Knocked It Out Of the PARK on this 2022 Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5". I love the spec of where it falls in the Fuse hardtail lineup.
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@ShadLife 2 жыл бұрын

This category is really what most mountain bikers should be into. I have an Esker Hayduke steel hardtail set up almost identical as a Fuse. I did have a 2016 Fuse a few years ago and I loved it! Full Suspension is expensive, heavier, requires more maintenance and isn't needed for 95% of mountain bike singletrack we all ride. Glad Specialized is making a mid level version. Bikes at this price point are greatly needed.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, lots of riders are in this category

@kiethpederson7558 Жыл бұрын

It’s still too expensive it should be 1500

@carlkuzniar8898 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine! I had it ride wrapped. Had the tires set up tubeless and I put envy m6 bars on it. This bike shreds!!! With the tubeless set up it feels like a full suspension. Oh and I put raceface chester pedels on. Absolutely love this bike!

@anfernee_2378 2 жыл бұрын

Where you get the tubeless?

@djzrobzombie2813 Жыл бұрын

Specialized fuse or chisel..... What's the better choice??????????

@mattdelcomyn8012 2 жыл бұрын

Very thorough and well articulated spec review on this new bike. Thanks man!!

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

@TheSlickmelon Ай бұрын

Best bike I've owned. Definitely suits my riding style.

@newenglandskier13 2 жыл бұрын

Still a solid hardtail, but it's sad to see it with the SX instead of the Deore it used to have. Also those Level clamps are hideous.

@bmorlok1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a new trim level I’m assuming the higher level comp will still exist

@andyfpt 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I tried buying a Fuze earlier this year but none were available. I ended up finding a new Stumpjumper alloy black and could not be happier. The geometry on these bikes are dialed in.

@acemclaren2992 Жыл бұрын

Can the back wheel turn backwards?

@frustratedalien666 Жыл бұрын

3:50 - Rockshox Judy forks have 30mm stanchions. Are you sure this is 32mm? Also, the SRAM SX drivetrain is a huge disappointment compared to the Shimano Deore. Usually, when comparing higher spec Shimano vs SRAM, I'd say it is mostly up to the user's preference as the drivetrains work nearly the same, but the Deore is much better than the SX and I'd argue it is better than the NX as well. I hope SRAM moves away from some of the questionable design decisions of the SX.

@LiftandGo 2 жыл бұрын

I probably would have just as much preferred a 1x11 if I’m going for more of a value oriented build. 1x12 is so much more expensive to upkeep for that one extra gear. Glad I was able to snag the Deore though while it was available when I picked up my comp last year.

@myroncayabyab3422 2 жыл бұрын

Plus, 12spds of 11-50...vs 11spds of 11-51? Lol the 2022 has less range....

@damage3538 2 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the trek roscoe???

@harrygrimley4352 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Wow. Head tube angel. Aggressive. Pretty bike.

@markfranckowiakPNW 2 жыл бұрын

Surprised by the lack of chain stay protection

@dirtyforksmtb 2 жыл бұрын

When I was looking at new bikes, the fuse was the one I was saving for. Until I read the specs on the sport at my LBS. I saw the SX eagle DT spec and asked the sales guy why would they do that??? He said he had no idea why they made that decision. People will buy it that don’t do their research first he said but they will likely end up upgrading. He said that I was better off not buying this model based on the drive train spec. Hmmm, honest bike shop. But that’s why I go there. And they didn’t have any other fuse models. My thoughts are at 2600.00 plus taxes which puts it at 2938.00, I’d be more inclined to look at something else or wait for the fuse comp. I don’t want to upgrade right out of the shop at the price.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Is what you are saying is you see greater value in the higher priced bike? If so then thats great.

@dirtyforksmtb 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy hey thanks for the reply. I’m just saying that, when I was making my decision at the time, the SX put me off. I didn’t think or could afford an upgrade right away at that price as there are quite a number of really bad reviews on the SX drivetrain. Here, in my province I would have to pay about 500 more for the comp. is it better value? I’m not convinced. Is the Fuse line up overpriced? I’m thinking it is based on other brand models. Anyway, I really like your content, have been a sub for a while now. There is no doubt that the fuse is a beauty of a bike with geo to match:). Have a great holiday season!!

@johnnyk6906 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, i think you should do current and latest offering of MTB with gear hubs. I think gear hubs are the future considering the the ratio is above 500% and virtually maintenance free which is perfect for XC/Trail.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea

@BikeLife154 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful hardtail! Pity we can’t get these in Korea!

@dominicwalker9947 2 жыл бұрын

Great review James.

@DANN2374 9 ай бұрын

I not long ago got myself this fuse sport in the terra cotta/arctic blue colour 🟤🥶 beautiful bike decent ride

@80sAudiSport 2 жыл бұрын

THIS is a veeeeery beautiful bike - love to color !

@norman-gregory 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely...drool away.

@SlimPickens90 Жыл бұрын

Any experience with the xfusiom fork they are now putting on the base fuse?

@jonathanizaballer8258 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Can you make a video of it vs a 2022 marlin 6 please That would be very helpful thank you

@joelolive8041 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking hard and getting one of these though it seems the only significant change to the prior year base is a different group set that widely seems to be considered a downgrade? And a $400 increase. Sadly though, I can’t say it’s not warranted given the scarcity of parts and bikes themselves. Would imagine will see significant price increases across-the-board with the 2022 models

@davidkiser5250 2 жыл бұрын

I have one on order (regular Fuse 27.5) and I DO agree-2021s specs were WAY better (bigger tires and way better drivetrain) and much cheaper as you pointed out. I have already ordered an upgraded drivetrain but that only adds more money. Haven't rode in 15 years-I hope this one is "the one".., LBS didn't have one to try.

@Tony-1971 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidkiser5250 What size were the 2021 tyres on the Fuse? I thought the 2022 tyres were pretty large.

@markusdecimus4732 Жыл бұрын

I love the dork disk

@fortunateson2 2 жыл бұрын

I pick up the Expert on Monday.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

That is a SICK bike. Enjoy!

@osochocolatoso 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. Although the judy fork by definition is 30mm width stanchions, the recon has the 32mm 👍🏻

@Iggy52 2 жыл бұрын

RS Judy Silver TK has 30mm stanchions...not 32mm.

@jgmat58 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike great video, thanks!

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@WStar4Life 11 ай бұрын

I get a discount with their Hero Pro Program. I was going to get the base model and upgrade in the future. Or do you think it would be better to get the Sport for the extra $650? I’m just getting back into MTB and not sure what to do. I know it will cost more to upgrade than to just buy the sport. Though I may not need to upgrade at all. In your experience do most people just ride their bikes as is or get an itch to upgrade. I do like the brown color or the base model but also like the dark blue sport. What you think?

@PQV-8898 2 жыл бұрын

Another stellar review. Very clean and handsome hardtail from Spec.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@matthewelliott1976 2 жыл бұрын

They aint knockin shit out the park round here, Holmes!

@BharathSadashiv 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review , plz can u include pricing as well? Is the Judy fork OEM? Normal Judy is 30 and TK is not motion damping!! Just a regular lockout

@ponder85 10 ай бұрын

Am i missing something? SRAM SX, Judy, 120mm dropper, 2 piston brakes, msrp of $2400. Where's the value? Also, the reviewer mentioned "slack headtube angle". 66 degrees isnt slack, especially on a hardtail when its going to get steeper with sag. Was this review sponsored by Specialized?

@cabsons 2 жыл бұрын

Can you compare this to the Salsa Rangefinder Deore?

@kiethpederson7558 Жыл бұрын

Very nice bike but not for $2400 right now you can get the experts. Well if you can find them for 2500 that’s a no-brainer. But like I said, if you can find them, I found a few of them.

@uscfroadie 2 жыл бұрын

How is this a great deal when you can get a Canyon Grand Canyon with the same or better components (brakes, specifically) and very similar geo for $600 less?

@renenavarro4121 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly..

@leoswaldo 2 жыл бұрын

Or even the Stoic 4 for the current price of 2k both, Stoic 4 is far better in components, 1 pound lighter

@juanhuttoe4517 2 жыл бұрын

Good looking bike. I'm gonna have to check one out.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun

@nmarkose 2 жыл бұрын

Great review

@aaronbehindbars 2 жыл бұрын

These are pretty slick bikes. I checked out a used 2021 Fuse 27.5 a couple days ago. Almost took it as a partial trade for my Stumpy I was selling. It looks like this new Sport model is a replacement for the old base trim. I don't see any others, besides the higher end 29er models, listed on their website. Perhaps they will bring out a lower priced model similar to the 2021 spec, but the way prices are pushing higher, I think that is unlikely. Also, I suspect Specialized went with a SRAM SX spec as it seems that SRAM is squeezing out a few more parts than Shimano is currently. I'd say the biggest let down at the price is that Judy fork. Probably just a sign of the times with all this inflation, but I think 32mm stanchions are a little spindly on a 130mm fork. Would have been nice to see a Recon instead. That's part of the reason I passed on getting that 2021 model because I saw that as a likely upgrade point for me.

@Steve-wz5pz 2 жыл бұрын

How is it even POSSIBLE to make a hardtail weigh that much???? If I were the person in charge of speccing, I'd be ASHAMED.

@purplegarage05 2 жыл бұрын

what do mean mean thats a pretty light trail bike especially considering the components and price?

@Steve-wz5pz 2 жыл бұрын

@@purplegarage05 Yeah, no it is not. 32 lbs is light for a $250 Wal Mart bike. 32 pounds is a big, fat BRICK for a $1,900 Specialized HARDTAIL. The last time I built a hardtail up, piece-by-piece, in 2019, I spent $2,055 and the bike weighed 21.26 pounds. Add two pounds for a dropper and a longer travel fork, and it's still 8.75 pounds lighter than this Tub-O-Lard. Why anyone would think Dark Star Matter is a viable bicycle material I have no idea. However, this model does represent a unique opportunity to own some.

@rlake349 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. 32lbs is a tank!

@matthewelliott1976 2 жыл бұрын

TRUST ME when i say Grey Goat Bikes , Franklin Indiana DOES NOT have their 2020 orders filled , 3 shops with well over $1,000000.00 in back ordered shit. I talked to the owner...its fucked up in INDY, and I only paid for a DEPOSIT on the bike to btw!

@DM-hw4cr 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly. Save up $1200 more dollars and get a ibis ripmo with DW link and dvo suspension.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Only save up 2x and you get 2x! Big brain thinking for sure

@ericrollins4607 2 жыл бұрын

Can anyone comment on how this bike still has a reported 315mm bottom bracket height when the frame geo is the same as last year's, but the tire size decreased from 2.8 to 2.6"?

@cm1056 2 жыл бұрын

Cause that's the tyre width

@hambo76 2 жыл бұрын

That fork will be an absolute noodle for the kind of riding it promotes. They would have been better off speccing a Suntour XCR34 Air or something stiffer.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Great place to upgrade

@ericrollins4607 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy James, do you know if this year's fork is the same one that comes on last year's 2021 Fuse 27.5? I'm wondering if the fork on my '21 27.5 2.8" model would have clearance for 29" tires.

@hambo76 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy Much cheaper if they just shipped it with something decent to begin with. Forks are expensive!

@MR1DFL1985 6 ай бұрын

It’s 2024 I paid £900 now it’s a better value… 😊

@matthewelliott1976 2 жыл бұрын

i ordered a new fuse a year ago and still dont have it

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

🤔

@harrygrimley4352 2 жыл бұрын

If most people don't like the dork disk and reflectors why do the keep putting them on bikes?

@onesths 2 жыл бұрын

Because it's a legal requirement to have them fitted to a bike that's for sale in any shop. That's why they are removable. (This applies for the UK at least)

@nathanielross8232 2 жыл бұрын

Removed mine on a Sirus as soon as I got home.

@hughmongous6613 2 жыл бұрын

In the name of safety, I would like to add more reflectors and additional dork disk!

@nathanielross8232 2 жыл бұрын

Hugh Mongous . Replaced mine with Blinking LED lights. Much safer, plus no way I ride at night. Be safe out there!

@theymademepickaname1248 2 жыл бұрын

@@hughmongous6613 I double or triple stack the dork discs. That way if one breaks, I have backups.

@vijayanchomatil8413 2 жыл бұрын

So do you really believe that this is an upgrade over the deore 5100 drivetrain? I don't think so.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, I definitely do. At the SX level I would prefer Deore m6100 but Essex is definitely better than 11 speed Deore

@vijayanchomatil8413 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy 11 speed doesn't have the 10t cog, but who uses the 10 cog anyway? On the other hand, the 5100 is lighter and is more reliable since it is shimano. But that is my opinion.

@lennyknott2734 2 жыл бұрын

Owned two fuses but the new ones are way overpriced

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

#inflation

@kkdeveauxgue2784 2 жыл бұрын

I had my bike to this spec before they did,bet those are 29er 2.6 tires too,The only thing different on this bike is the drive train,I left my 3×9 on,other than that,my mtb is the very duplicate of this bike ddf own to the Shoks,

@wallyedmonds8199 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@seryjnymeteopata2162 2 жыл бұрын

nice bike, but weighs almost the same as my fat bike (but completely stiff, no suspension).

@timfreeman2603 2 жыл бұрын

That’s the biggest dork disk I’ve seen

@mikemcclane2440 2 жыл бұрын

What’s a dork disc

@timfreeman2603 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemcclane2440 That piece of plastic between the cassette and the spokes.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

It must be the biggest cassette you have seen too then

@ToadallyMemes 2 жыл бұрын

2k...for a non-electric bike...and is for mid-level riders?! Man mountain bikers be over paying I swear.

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha but a emtb is another $1500 more

@mitchellmtb7202 2 жыл бұрын

Dork disc!

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

#protection

@gravelmankey3065 2 жыл бұрын

New subs

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@YT_RANDOM55 2 жыл бұрын

I DO NOT LIKE THE NARROW RIMS. WIDER RIMS ON THE 21 MODEL WAY BETTER

@dadsy 2 жыл бұрын

No frame guard for the chain and over 14kg, terrible

@kkdeveauxgue2784 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they copied my bike the GT Avalanche 2020,they even got my tires on there

@mauriciobuitragoosorio230 2 жыл бұрын

Rock hooper 2022, for What?

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@batterfelay4586 10 ай бұрын

@Iggy52 2 жыл бұрын

This bike is a TERRIBLE deal. Cheap components all over the bike and price almost 2k? 🤦‍♂️

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 жыл бұрын

@Francisco-pedales 2 ай бұрын

Has anybody upgraded the rear rotor to 180mm on a medium frame? - Update, i got with specialized support and i was told the medium frame can take a 180mm rotor. I went ahead and installed a 20mm spacer on the rear now i have a 203 front and 180 rear :)

@Jamesthebikeguy 2 ай бұрын

You can do that