2023 Rocky Mountain Fusion 30: Details, Specifications of this great looking hardtail mountain bike

This is a rare bike because their description of the bike on their website is actually correct and not overselling the bike.
So, I just copy/pasted from their website:
The Fusion is the perfect blend of efficiency, capability, and reliability on the trail. The Fusion’s responsive handling characteristics and comfortable geometry will help you mix up your ride from the pathway, to the trail, and onto the singletrack. The Fusion’s geometry has been optimized to provide you with the best possible experience when heading out for a ride. We’ve updated the geometry to reflect the needs of a true ”downcountry” rider, including 29” wheels, a low standover height, longer reach, and a slacker head tube angle. With features like 100 mm of front travel, internal cable routing, and a 1x drivetrain, the Fusion sits at the top as our best all-around hardtail.
Frame
Rocky Mountain 6061 Alloy | Threaded BB | Zero Stack Tapered Headtube Rear Triangle
Fork
Suntour XCR32 LOR Air 100mm
Front Travel
100
Headset
Rocky Mountain | Loose Ball Bearings | 1-1/8" Reducer Crown Race
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 XC | 7° Rise | All Sizes = 50mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain XC | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Brakes
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT10 160mm | R:Shimano RT10 160mm
Shifters
MicroShift Advent X 10spd
Rear Derailleur
MicroShift Advent X 10spd With Clutch
Cranks & Chainring
Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC | 30T |76mm Asymmetrical BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: XS-SM-MD = 170-mm | LG - XL = 175mm
Bottom Bracket
Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11-46T 10spd
Chain
KMC X10-1
Front Hub
Shimano TX505
Rear Hub
Shimano TX505
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Rims
Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl
Tires
F: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.4 // R: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.4
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain 30.9mm
Saddle
Rocky Mountain 148 Steel
Weight
32.4 lbs on the size large I filmed
This bike compares to bikes like:
Giant Talon 0
Marin Bobcat Trail 5
Trek Marlin 6 or 7
Specialized Rockhopper Elite

[@bryangraham1971]

Just bought this bike partly based on your review and others. Did a test ride at Sun & Ski and rides great. Thanks for the video.

[@lambertj.2892]

Nice bike! Rocky Mountain makes a great bike!!

[@hedsy]

I've been wanting a rocky mountain for years. I couldn't decide between the soul and the fusion 10 but the more I think about it, the fusion 30 would suit me comfortably. I didn't like the fusion 30 colour lineup at first but this black beige and gold color is kind of growing on me.

[@BikeBrosBikeShop]

Its funny how personal colour preferences are... I think I've been heard saying this black/beige combo is one of my favorite.

[@squaaam2263]

@@BikeBrosBikeShopthe orange and black with the blue is just wonderful in my opinion, i can see why it’s subjective. some people like flashy, some don’t

[@felixrooke6899]

Thanks for the review, I would have liked a word or two on the gear shifting… thumb/thumb or thumb/finger. I just had my 2017 RM Fusion stolen 😢 and I had just upgraded with Box9 etc. and previously replaced forks and added SQlab handlebars…very sad. This does look like the replacement bike though, thanks for the vid! 👍🏼

[@sdecourcy]

Great review....Thank you. I live in Seattle but came home to Ontario for the summer and wanted something I could use in the desert riding single-track and exploring here in Central Ontario. I watched your video and bought this exacted bike. I was looking at the Soul 20 and the Fusion 40.

[@joshuaallswang8016]

First!🔥 lol Good info man, appreciate the insight.

[@mitchparker4628]

Bike Bros, Going to pick up a Fusion 30 and am a classic tweener as far as size/fit are concerned and would like some input and advice. I'm 66.5" (so 5'6" and a half) I wear a 32x30 pant (so about a 30" inseam) On the Rocky website, this puts me on the upper end of the small and the lowest end of the medium. This bike will primarily be used for riding to work and just goofy around the tiny town I live in. Small or Medium?

[@BikeBrosBikeShop]

I'd personally size up. If you have a chance to test ride both that's obviously the best solution but having seen a number of people in your situation, sizing up has been the most common outcome.

[@tony997.1]

This bike or giant talon 1, what would you choose, thanks

[@danieldelatorre7289]

hello! ca you install a dropper post on the fusion 30?

[@BikeBrosBikeShop]

Yup, the frame is designed for dropper posts.