48 Posts #161 • Jan 21, 2016. The result was a still immensely forgiving package but also one with the perfect spring rate for me and where I ride, with the tires eliminating much of the nasty chatter and the suspension looking after anything that gets past them. Login/ Register. Our all-new 6Fattie Wheel System puts out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on … The mid-sized fat tires on Specialized new Fuze 6Fattie mountain bike bring fun back to the hardtail ... it was the Fuze 6Fattie Expert that costs just $2,100. We actually struggled to decide whether or not it represents good value; some of the components do seem a bit basic, but we guess they’re kind of offset by the wheels/tyres which are still super rare. Being a Specialized, the 6Fattie was always going to feature an FSR Horst Link suspension layout for its 135mm of rear wheel travel, and the bike employs the company's latest '6-Pack Linkage' that is more compact and said to be torsionally stiffer that previous iterations. Even then, having a more traditional bike on hand to dial in the more nuanced aspects of bike handling seems wise. I got it straight out of the box with a TransX dropper post, SRAM components and a Manitou fork. From Autosag self-adjust rear suspension pressure to SRAM Guide hydraulic disc brakes with integrated heat sink fins and Roval … View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. Review da bicicleta Specialized Fuse Comp 2016. The XXL runs a 75mm stem as standard but I put a 70mm aftermarket stem on it. Long Term Review: Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie mountain bike Specialized has peppered it’s lineup with “Plus” bikes, and its Fuse lineup is helping bring new life to the hardtail by combining trail bike nimbleness with near fat bike traction. You're going to find someone who has more volume. While the Guide R brakes lack progressive Swing Link modulation there’s masses of stopping power through the 200/180mm rotors. Back To Top. 29er wheels only give a 7mm change in ride height, which opens up another ride quality option. Let’s get this out of the way: I was wrong, and I need to update my review of the Specialized Carbon 6Fattie. With modern long and slack geometry and aggressive 2.8" wide tires, the Fuse felt stable at speed, comfortable tackling steep and rocky trails, and had t… Trail-shaped race carbon with hardcore plus rubber. Don't miss out on MBUK – get your next 3 issues for just £5, Get the next 3 issues of the UK's number one cycling magazine for just £5, Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie first ride review, GBP £3,000.00 RRP The tiny Fox Float Factory DPS offers big performance. By RumRunnerXT in forum 26+/27.5+/29+ Plus Bikes ... Get the latest mountain bike reviews, news, race results, and much more by signing up for the MTBR Newsletter. Review: Specialized Fuse Expert. Featuring the same Fact 10R carbon construction as the World Cup race-ready Epic Expert hardtails means it has a frame weight of 1,300g (4-500g lighter than most alloy plus frames) despite the extra weight of the unique SWAT storage trapdoor on the downtube. its only downside to me is the gear change is a bit of an art, i.e. More volume means more speed. 2016 SPECIALIZED FUSE EXPERT 6FATTIE MEDIUM M 650B+ For sale on Pinkbike buysell GW photo. We highly recommend the new Fuse 27.5for anyone on a budget that is interested in hardtail that actually rips. Specialized's new 6Fattie range of bikes offers more traction, comfort, and improved handling without sacrificing speed. The 2016 models were released in late 2015 so I actually bought my bike as a used rental from the local bike shop. Already have an account with us? Specialized Levo expert is my third e-bike (stealth bomber & specialized turbo road bike prior to the LEVO) & its amazing in many ways. Everything you need to know about Specialized's game changing electric-assist mountain bike, the 2016 Specialized Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie. Thanks! Compare forks, shocks, wheels and other components on current and past MTB’s. And another. By Marc Lindsay; ... Once you ride the Fuse and the 6Fattie tires, you'll understand why this bike with an obvious identity crisis started such a commotion. The 67.5-degree head angle and 750mm bar combine with a 440mm reach for a well balanced, versatile handling character that reinforces its tenacious trail versatility and potential even if it doesn’t wow on weight and value. Nothing fancy there. The Fuse is an exceptionally fun bike that delivers without a huge outlay of cash. By entering your details, you are agreeing to BikeRadar terms and conditions and privacy policy. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert 6Fattie. A quick link and chain tool, of course, The heavy duty Ground Control Grid plus tyres don’t make going up much fun, Fox’s new budget Rhythm 34 fork has been upgraded with a GRIP damper, Ten tips to stay motivated through winter, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Carbon 6Fattie review. Specialized Fuse 6 Fattie 650b HT Plus bikes user reviews : 4.8 out of 5 - 13 reviews. This bike retails for $3,500 so it’s positioned right at that more than a casual rider, but still just a ‘weekend warrior’ price point. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Norco and more. Specialized’s entry level 6Fattie dually. Putting Specialized's Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie to the test to see if it and its massive tires make sense. Fuse Expert 6Fattie. The setup and tires are a new and definite twist on the mountain bike. Hardtails aren’t dead. Specialized Fuse … Specialized really nailed the 2020 redesign of their Fuse models and this bike extremely versatile and highly capable, especially when you consider the fact that it's a $1,250 hardtail. The shock, which is a custom tuned Fox Float Factory DPS unit, is bolted to the clevis link with a proprietary, rearward-facing attachment, meaning that not just any aftermarket shock can be mounted up. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Coming to Australia is the Stumpjumper FSR like we have here, a women’s version called the Rhyme, as well as the hardtail Fuse with its women’s version, the Ruse. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. The 45-mil-wide WTB Scraper rims give the Specialized 6Fattie 27.5×3.0 tires a nice shape, but they took a pretty good beating while we experimented with tire pressure. Take a look at the world's strongest man, and you're not going to find some chiseled Adonis. Grunt it up to the top of the hill and you’ll be glad you kept the original tyres on — surefooted low-pressure sticky-grip to dirty-drift-stability and rock-shrugging impact-ignorance make it a proper have-a-go hooligan. Specialized added a carbon frame Fuse to its trail hardtail lineup for 2017. In this case, it's Specialized's 135mm travel Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie. Contrary to popular belief, the Specialized Rhyme Comp Carbon 6Fattie isn’t actually a bike. ERIK'S Bike, Board and Ski is a full service bike shop, ski shop and snowboard shop. Geometry is modern and shred approved. Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29 Hello everyone, ... 2017 Specialized Fuse Expert worth the $$$ over the Fuse Comp. it requires good timing & backing off of the pedaling power & cadence while shifting. With 10 micro positions and a neat remote lever, Specialized’s 125mm travel IRcc Command Post is its best yet Ex-Demo. The Fuse Expert 6Fattie uses a bit of an odd mix of components in its burly build kit. |, What’s under that top cap? Not content with three Enduro, three Stumpjumper and three Rhyme full-sus options as well as three Fuse and two Ruze alloy hardtails, Specialized has now added a carbon Fuse to its ‘6Fattie’ plus family. Read it's strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing - mtbr.com. Rider Reviews. Jump on the Specialized … My weight is 108KG (238LBS). I'm a tall guy so I went with the XXL and it's plenty enormous. The Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie offers a level of performance that I honestly cannot appreciate as a recreational rider. Thankfully, switching the tyres for something lighter puts an immediate pep in its acceleration and altitude attitude, and also improves smoothness and flow over lumpy terrain at slow speed. Ok in the Netherlands we use bar. We have Bike Stores in MN, WI, IL and Kansas City. Specialized says that the shock's custom 'Rx Trail Tune' features different compression ratios than an off the shelf damper would, while its Autosag function should make setup, or at least getting the spring rate in the right ballpark, a breeze. More volume means more speed. Either way, the relatively slow rebounding, more progressive suspension that I ended up with, when combined with the huge tires, makes other bikes in the same travel bracket feel like they're from the late 1990s. Huge selection of mountain bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Norco and more. 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6Fattie. A 13.2kg complete bike weight is comparable with the other similarly priced alloy plus bikes we’ve tested though and the component spec is a little underwhelming for the price. Fox’s new budget Rhythm 34 fork is upgraded with a GRIP damper to make the most of its surprisingly smooth stroke and the Specialized dropper post helps push the limits on punishing terrain. For 2016 Specialized are going pretty deep with this new category of bikes. On Friday afternoon I took delivery of this beast, a 2016 Specialised Fuse Expert 6Fattie. Overview. The Fuse Expert combines this design with a … That's exactly what 27.5+ bikes have set out to accomplish, and there's no better way to see if the concept holds water than to spend a load of time on an example from a major player. What if I told you there was a tire and rim combination that could, at least theoretically, offer greatly increased traction and forgiveness at the cost of a relatively minor weight penalty? Specialized Fuse Expert 6Fattie It’s salt-and-vinegar potato chips. Plus size power for the trails but the component spec is a little underwhelming for the price. View and share reviews, comments and questions on mountain bikes. The Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie is a super capable mountain bike that sells for $3500. Specs, reviews & prices for the 2018 Specialized Fuse 6Fattie/29. The 13.65 kg Ruze is the women-specific version of the Fuse – a hardtail with plus-sized 27.5 tyres. The Specialized Fuse Expert 6Fattie costs $2,100. Test Ride Review: 2016 Specialized S-Works StumpJumper FSR 6fattie By Greg Heil September 22, 2015 My mission at Interbike this year was to … Tires pumped, and you'll be pumped. Let’s take a look at some of the standouts. Not by a long shot. I'm actually wishing I'd … Technical Specifications. The Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie is a super capable mountain bike that sells for $3,500. Damping was spot-on after I slowed it down a few clicks from where I'd usually run a mid-travel bike, probably because the high volume of the tires was tricking me into thinking the suspension was rebounding quicker than it actually was. Our all-new 6Fattie Wheel System puts out more traction, more floatation, and better handling without sacrificing anything to efficiency on climbs. 2020 Specialized Fuse Expert | Test Ride and Review | I need to start riding more hardtails! Voted #1 Bicycle Shop in USA! The exciting bit: 45mm rims with Ground Control 3.0 tires! 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See how the Specialized FUSE EXPERT 6FATTIE rates and read other Mountain Bike reviews. You can unsubscribe at any time. Specialized ’s new Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie proves that handily thanks to its fun geometry, excellent parts spec, and agreeable price point. Add heavy duty Specialized Purgatory and Ground Control Grid plus tyres and the Fuse is hard work on climbs or when attacking flat or rolling singletrack. So you grab another. I'd love to see a review of the Fuse 6Fattie. Until you wonder where the whole bag went. Neste vídeo, Cristiano "Kaneta" avalia todas as vantagens do pneu 6Fattie na teoria e prática na trilha, e … Compare forks, shocks, wheels and other components on current and past MTB’s. Behind the extra surface area, though, there's a man that can dominate a caber toss and run down the tarmac with a plane in tow. Thats 1.1 BAR front and 1.2 REAR. It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head, but one ride on the Fuse Expert 6Fattie will have you shouting this sentiment from the rooftops. ... 2016 . The 6Fattie is an especially good choice for a dedicated beginner or intermediate riders who would like to push through those scary sections on the trail, or really get the feel of rolling around corners at speed. Specialized Fuse Expert Carbon 6Fattie early verdict Plus size power for the trails but the component spec is a little underwhelming for the price. With the Rhyme, Specialized moved away from designs built around debated ideas of… The first bite is curious and perplexing, maybe even slightly offensive. Specialized FUSE EXPERT 6FATTIE Mountain Bike reviews. It might be a claim that sounds flipped on its head, but one ride on the Fuse Expert 6Fattie will have you shouting this sentiment from the rooftops. 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