They Thought We Wouldn't Notice??? Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5

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They Thought We Wouldn't Notice??? Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5

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In this video, we'll review the Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5 specs and features, discuss the changes made since its previous iterations, and evaluate whether this bike is still a top contender in 2023.
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00:00 Specialized Fuse Sport 27.5
00:48 Trail Hardtails
01:18 A1 Aluminum Frame
02:05 Dropper with a spacer?
03:01 Tire Size Changes
04:10 Why it matters
05:02 The numbers
06:08 Frame Geometry
07:20 Actual Weight
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@chiago8035 Жыл бұрын

To clarify, This is not the base model Fuse 27.5... but the Fuse SPORT 27.5 with better components and a steeper price tag of $2,400

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

Shoot your right, my mistake in the video, thank you.

@lambertj.2892 Жыл бұрын

$2400 is ridiculous for a mountain bike, IMO. So many better offerings out there for way less money.

@lal2235 Жыл бұрын

@@Jamesthebikeguy big mistake

@tellemimdoinbeetswa 11 ай бұрын

its on sale now for 1300 aud so thats kinda insane@@lambertj.2892

@jbprescottaz2983 Жыл бұрын

Hands down one of my favorite frames ever. I have two. One built up with the best of everything to tackle black and double black. One built up for XC-trail riding.

@benlevene99 7 ай бұрын

What’s the largest suspension you can safely put on this frame ?

@mattheworr2002 Жыл бұрын

As an employee at a specialized store, and a proud owner of a Fuse ,before they ruined the pricing, that is definitely a sport and 2.6 in tires

@lighlotus117 Жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on "ruined the pricing"? I'm looking at a fuse right now and have some questions if you have the time.

@mattheworr2002 Жыл бұрын

@@lighlotus117 so the comp use to be $700 cheaper. It’s just way above market value for similar hardtail. The trek roscoe, Kona honzo, nukeproof scout, and so many others are better value.

@lighlotus117 Жыл бұрын

@@mattheworr2002 Thank you for your response I honestly just got back from a dealer and was told the exact same thing. I'm now currently looking at the Roscoe 8. Because of you I will include the Honzo and Scout as well. Thank you.

@cryptoskillz 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I remember when this bike was like $700 and I was going to buy one and they raised it to $1,500 around pre-COVID time frame and just completely ruined it. Nothing got more expensive they just now make a lot more profit and it's disgusting

@ThunderStruckMTB Жыл бұрын

Any 2023 bike without headset cable routing is a winner. Another nice look!

@komoonkh Жыл бұрын

Me and most of my friends think that headset routing is stupid. I dont know what are they thinking…

@KwokamoleVlogs Жыл бұрын

Yeah, much harder to maintain if it goes through the headset

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Bangandthedirtisgone Жыл бұрын

So glad I picked up a second-hand 2021 fuse with the 2.8s. Literally the only point in the bike is the wide rims and tyres.

@ryanrodriguez1234 4 ай бұрын

Great video man, appreciate the format!

@billallwell6507 5 ай бұрын

I bought the same one about 6 months ago. Nice bike. Except the shoddy SX Gear system. My dragster from the 70s had better gear changes. Trying to sell it a half price. My partner can hear me changing gears from a block away .

@achn2b Жыл бұрын

Heavier than my full suspension 29er.

@archaicbeliefs1114 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great reviews as always. Can you do the Turbo vado SL?

@aaronblonden6774 Жыл бұрын

Is this seatpost common like that? Confused me on the status frame I just got. Went to put a post in I figured would be too small and it didn't fit being too big. Manual didn't mention it being a 30.9

@dems_mtb Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@mreyes3478 Жыл бұрын

Hi, How does this bike compare to the cannondale trail se 3?

@markfranckowiakPNW Жыл бұрын

I can’t fathom that the 2023 fuse comp 29 is 3 grand!

@IIISentorIII Жыл бұрын

Yea and the S4 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon I did buy a month ago was 3250 US (3150 CHF) here in Switzerland so.....😁

@GregAspenson Жыл бұрын

Then you should look at the Giant Fathom

@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын

@@GregAspenson I was JUST going to say that lol

@GregAspenson Жыл бұрын

@@Jacob99174 I knew I wasn’t alone! I just had to. It was too easy

@harrygrimley4352 Жыл бұрын

Nice catch. Still a nice bike. Out of my price range though.

@shaymtbrider7244 Жыл бұрын

If u have 1200$ get giant fathom 2 on sale right now

@chiago8035 Жыл бұрын

Question.. At 2.3" wide Is this still considered a plus sized tire??

@Jamesthebikeguy Жыл бұрын

it is not. "plus-sized" is generally agreed for tires 2.8-3.2" wide

@ernieavalanche6610 Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2022 specialized fuse 27.5x2.3 tires ,can I upgrade them for wider tires? What’s the widest you can go on this model ? Thanks man! Love the video!