29er Trail Machine - 2020 Specialized Fuse Comp 29 Feature Review and Weight w/ Sliding Dropouts!

[@justinprice6033]

Great review video!! I have the Fuse Comp on order right now in XL. I'm not sure if its the 2020 or the 2021. I was going to order the Roscoe 7, but they weren't going to be able to deliver the bike until April of 2021 at the earliest. The Fuse should arrive in November at the latest. I can't wait!!

[@guol1806]

Having owned a 27.5+ and now the 2.6" 29s, I'd say the 27.5 are a nicer wheel for a hard tail, but only just a little. I'm running the same gearing as the 27.5+ had and find a little more top end. And the 29's roll a little easier than the 27.5+ did so I don't notice a problem while going uphill. Overall I'd say it's a wash between the two. On my medium Comp, I swapped the fork for a 34 Rhythm, drivetrain for XT 1x11, brakes for Shimano SLX 4 piston/2 piston and 200/180 rotors, and the seat post for a 150mm model. Overall it isn't much lighter, but it's much better.

[@sparks701]

Bought the fuse expert. Love it so much my 5010 sits in the garage most of the time.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Nice 👍

[@cheefussmith9380]

Think the expert is worth the extra? Of course you do, what am I talking about, you bought it. Haha. Mind if I ask where? Seems kind of hard to find

[@sparks701]

Cheefus Smith I was looking everywhere for one. Someone on KZbin told me to look at Val’s Cyclery in North Dakota. He shipped it free to Illinois. Absolutely love the bike.

[@cheefussmith9380]

Sparks 701 nice! I’m in central NC. Happy riding

[@Detroit3Pistons]

@@sparks701 How does it climb? What’s it weigh?

[@Rocky4719]

That’s a pretty bike. Damn good components too! If circumstances were just right, I’d buy this bike for trail riding!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Totally. This is pretty dialed. Personally I love the frame as it has lots of future potential.

[@TonyPuleo1]

I have this bike and after being on for most of the summer, I can say I love it EXCEPT for the entry level brakes. The tires, geo and drivetrain are excellent. The breaks on a 200lb guy coming down on a bumpy downhill give almost zero confidence. I suggest upgrading them if you get this bike.

[@chefjeffreycruz1589]

Finally! Thanks a lot for this bike review! Again, thank you so much!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You're welcome

[@daveeastcott9323]

Congrats on 20k imo U deserve it! 👍

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks a ton!

[@johnmausteller]

Hello. I just purchased this. Do you think the adjustable rear dropouts , are solid for hammering ?? Without moving ?

[@cwd08]

I would love it if when it is out fully you could review the 2021 version of the fuse.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

I plan to and have my eye out for when I can video one

[@cwd08]

@@Jamesthebikeguy nice👍🏼

[@cheefussmith9380]

Same, that’s the bike I want!

[@cwd08]

@@cheefussmith9380 i got it!

[@cheefussmith9380]

bass boosted nice!! Do you love it? Having a hard time finding it. Where’d you get it?

[@dominicwalker9947]

A frame with kinck built in, i'm with that!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

👍

[@Cesium67]

So many cool bikes causing me analysis paralysis.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You can't go wrong

[@scotth5503]

good luck finding anything. the bike market is insane due to Covid. I just picked up a Fuse Comp 29 from craigslist a few hours ago - took 4 months to find one.

[@phabeondominguez5971]

@@scotth5503 how much?

[@scotth5503]

@@phabeondominguez5971 $1450 and it came with some chesters

[@phabeondominguez5971]

@@scotth5503 d@m, what a come up, no stores have anything and zero local sales..

[@rockhopper6629]

This or the rockhopper elite 29?

[@Petrosmurf9]

called couple bike shops. For beginners or people looking to get into mountain biking already thinking about getting a fuse bike, they recommend getting the rockhopper expert 2021 first to see how you like it before moving to the fuse, but the fuse looks hot.

[@Petrosmurf9]

but man do I just wanna jump to a fuse comp..

[@rockhopper6629]

@@Petrosmurf9, what wrong with the rockhopper. It is a Xc, Trail and jump bike all in one. It is probably the best all rounder. I ordered the sport version so i can upgrade it. What shall i do first?

[@Gamebit450]

Does anyone else think the black stanchions on Recon forks have a silver look to them? Feel like my Reba's stanchions are a darker black. Just wondering if I am only one that sees it.

[@scotth5503]

33 lbs is a bit chunky but that should come down with a tubeless setup. I'm not sure if there's a better moderately aggressive hardtail for the price point.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

overall its a pretty sweet package.

[@scotth5503]

@@Jamesthebikeguy I picked up a Comp 29 last Friday. Very enjoyable machine. I'd say it's my favorite bike I've owned. And I'm coming from an Intense Recluse that was over 2x the price. I haven't weighed it but it feels close to the 33 lbs you showed (I got a medium). However it carries the weight well and doesn't seem heavy. I read a lot of reviews before buying and most of them mentioned the fork was a detractor. I assumed I wouldn't notice that as I don't ride super aggressive trails, but it's clearly less refined than the Pike or Fox 34 I've had on other bikes. It's adequate though.

[@scotth5503]

@@Jamesthebikeguy If you're curious, tubeless takes it down by .8 lbs. I'm now at 32lbs even on the medium comp with some race face chesters.

[@rileyparrish184]

How much better is the Rockshox 35 Gold compared to the Recon? Thx

[@hambo76]

Not that much better in terms of smoothness, it's certainly stiffer. Save your coins and get at least a Revelation.

[@phabeondominguez5971]

TEAM, so Ragley Marley/Big Al or 2021 Specialized Fuse? 1st MTN Bike for Trail riding, green/blue trails I believe, aka nothing crazy.. PLEASE ADVISE oNe p.s. come from the bmx world, are manuals possible on HT's!??

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Manuals are part of normal MTB skills. The Fuse is had to beat in my opinion

[@rjahn3000]

2021 model coming to stores next month I believe.

[@hambo76]

This is about a year old now and the 2021 version will come with Deore 12 speed and Deore 4 pot brakes. Same forks etc though.

[@oloha911]

@@hambo76 Expert will have a Shimano SLX and Fox rhythm 34

[@Shineaddictsdetailing]

I’m a 400 plus guy looking to start riding mountain bikes and i was looking at this bike is it good for big guys

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yeah this would be a great place to start. You may end up having someone built a rear wheel for you, but that is common solution.

[@taylor8109]

This bike has a 300lb limit

[@emmanuelmonsale6389]

Can it accomodate 29x3.0 tires front and rear?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

No

[@junboo8730]

How strong that junction? Nice bike.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Plenty strong

[@ryanpeace1664]

I recently bought the specialized pitch 27.5. I wish I spent the extra cash for the fuse.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You can always upgrade

[@cheefussmith9380]

I doubt you’re unhappy with that pitch. That’s a good bike too!

[@billyg.1351]

Rockhopper Expert 29" or Fuse 29"?

[@oloha911]

Fuse 29 all they way, the extra few hundred goes a long way

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Agreed with the Fuse

[@billyg.1351]

Thanks!

[@billyg.1351]

Thanks!

[@MichelleAWyant]

Can you say why you prefer the fuse 29 over the rockhopper expert 29? Which is better for someone transitioning from road biking to mountain biking/trail riding? Is the slacker head tube angle on the fuse 29 more comfortable than the rockhopper expert 29? I’m looking at these two specific bike, so further thoughts would be really appreciated - thank you!

[@chefjeffreycruz1589]

Please, review of 2020 sirrus x 4.0 please and thank you.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Already has been recorded. Justin queue to be released

[@chefjeffreycruz1589]

Jamesthebikeguy Excellent! Thank you so much! More power to you “jamesthebikeguy”!

[@chefjeffreycruz1589]

Jamesthebikeguy excited! Can’t wait for that review!

[@Jacob99174]

Can you do Giant Fathom?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

I don't have access to Giant Bicycles

[@PMQ-lv6zx]

Great review

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

thanks for watching

[@angelGomez-om6pp]

thanks for the video

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You got it 👍

[@bendaff9618]

Oooooo so now I decide trek Roscoe 7 or specialized fuse comp Specialized: 29 trek: 27.5 And this has a slacker head tube angle

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

The Fuse is a better bike for a more advanced rider as the Geo is helpful for that. Though if it was my first real MTB I'd look at the Trek

[@bendaff9618]

@@Jamesthebikeguy the thing is I'm 12 so saving up £300 for the fuse is a big problem and I want a bike soon I just sold my 'old's mtb so I'm left with a crappy old bmx the fuse has better specs and goe so I might as well wait till Christmas and hope I get closer to 1200 rather than 970 lol Do you know where there are any good deals in the uk

[@amosaft7060]

Cables and hoses dangling under the bottom bracket...very clever for a "trail bike"...;) Me-too frame design, mediocre drivetrain..Sorry, am I being too negative?

[@alvinzapanta4073]

Wow nice bike ..

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Agreed.

[@alvinzapanta4073]

I like but since i was a kid but i cant afford to buy.. because i have a family now.

[@kbeightyseven]

Big wheels with smaller tyres is what road cars have, smaller wheels with big tyres is what off roaders do, 27.5 with big tyres beats 29 imo

[@GOYINJAPAN]

Subscriber

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thank you and welcome!

[@MichaelBevilacqua]

"All internal cable routing" No, it's not. Not even close.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Uh what? I mean aside for 2" of cable just above the BB its fully internal. Seems like my statement is pretty true.

[@junboo8730]

Jamesthebikeguy That was a roadie...the bad ones haha.

[@MichaelBevilacqua]

@@Jamesthebikeguy So "All" is equal to "Not All"? Did you fail math? You should know that Specialized has "ALL" and this is not it.

[@MichaelBevilacqua]

@@junboo8730 Sorry that the education system failed you.

[@Squeek1227]

“Not even close” he may have not been right 100% but you weren’t either man. It’s pretty darn close outside of a small portion mentioned above. Stop being a troll/keyboard warrior.