Bike Build | 2020 Specialized Fuse

[@najhongflanax3674]

No irritating music..no jiberjabber..just enjoying the masterpiece and the master coming together.. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JustinVelo]

Thanks, dude!

[@reubentalon417]

instablaster.

[@harvardfacebook7372]

Notice how Justin uses individual tools for every individual job, he never uses the same tool for a different task, professional. Great job buddy!

[@bardongalang32]

Excellent vid. Should've put some captions on the parts being assembled and the process itself to educate a newbie like me. 🤘✌️🚴‍♂️💪

[@onefortysix6955]

hardtails are the most beautiful bikes imo. Love the new fuse geometry and I wish they made the white frame available. Great build!

[@davidurias7642]

Just built my 2022 FUSE SPORT 27.5. Took all Specialized stuff off. Added WR1 carbon wheel set. Sram XX1 Cassette, XO1 derailleur, XO1 crankset w/ Sram Dub BB. Sram code RSC brakes. One Up carbon bar w/Chromag stem and Ergon grips. Specialized Power Expert saddle. One Up dropper and remote. Waiting for my Rockshox Pike Ultimate fork in May. Bike rides and handles like a dream.

[@JustinVelo]

Tasty upgrades!

[@benestes1689]

Perfect build! Not to bling, not to budget just right. Really enjoyed watching!

[@NewYorkPinball]

Nice calm vibe, very zenlike! I didn't realize there was so much assembly involved, thought they just needed some minor assembly. Going to pick up my Fuse today, looking forward to trying it

[@qfx125]

Something very relaxing about watching bike builds I would love to give it a good and build one from the frame up awesome

[@qfx125]

Are you based in the uk

[@JustinVelo]

I’m in Nevada.

[@syscabmcommunity3368]

Everything is made.. he just assembled.

[@lylehoanshelt8538]

beautiful, watching a bike being built is relaxing.

[@SueDohman]

Nice job! Nice bike! But I can’t ever imagine the day where I could actually be as calm & methodical about putting something together like that. Idk? I’m almost complete opposite but wish I was more like the builder. Probably less stress.

[@larrycole8673]

Dude, totally fun to watch...appreciated the non verbal step by step...solid!!

[@mtblunatic8829]

The fuse is one of the greatest hardtails of all time

[@JustinVelo]

I’m really enjoying it!

[@mtblunatic8829]

I actually own one which is pretty awesome

[@michaelturner8215]

I could watch that all day 🤙 get my fuse 10th feb

[@JustinVelo]

Congrats! Thanks for stopping by. Let me know what you think of your Fuse.

[@IsraelMagalit]

Lovely colour scheme. Love the finish on that handlebar!

[@ttattx]

that was one of the best 12 1/2 minutes of my life... thank you!

[@JustinVelo]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@ShaneXCS]

I like the Chill aspect of this build video. The shots of the parts were just enough for a pause to read what you were installing. Would you be able to just add a Build List in future videos for easy reference?

[@JustinVelo]

Thanks for the comment. I’ll add the build list to the description of the video.

[@ShaneXCS]

@@JustinVelo Thanks. I see the parts list, Perfect! This is basically the build I had in mind for the Fuse as well. Still debating on a FS or stay with a HT. How do you like the ride of the build vs some of the FS bikes you have had?

[@adrian_smadrian]

First time coming across your channel, very hypnotic video. I couldn't stop watching. Very relaxing and well edited

[@dhones23]

I really enjoyed this video. I just built up 2020 Canfield Nimble 9, and I enjoy do the build process a great deal. Here, the mellow music, great shots and editing, and all the right tools made this much a more relaxing build than mine was. Well done!

[@JustinVelo]

That is an awesome hardtail! Hit me up on Instagram if you have any photos of it. @justin_velo

[@darrinjackman804]

Very tasty build The gold bar goes well with the skin walls

[@SasquatchFPV]

I know this video is nearing two years old, but super happy to see that a 29x2.8 will fit on a Fuse. I will have to check clearance on my fork...

[@ICE329]

Nice build, with soothing background music. 🤙🤙🤙

[@davao0506]

nice build..your shop is neat,clean and organize

[@poppa5289]

That was quite relaxing well done Sir.

[@jcblebowski]

I think this guy just sold me on a Fuse. That’s a fine looking HT.

[@maxkeene7531]

There the top of the market HT you can fly down rocky trails no problems.

[@alen-commentnazi8774]

@@maxkeene7531 BRUH dont be a fool, the hardtails that really handle the gnar are chromags, meta AM HT's, ragley bluepig, pipedream moxie and quite a few other but a fuse is a trail bike dont get it twisted

[@josepharnold1345]

I love my Fuse

[@rodrigodelaguilacastillo8771]

La sigue utilizando? De cuánto fue el costo de la bicicleta? esta hermosa!!!

[@CarlosDiaz-uw1jj]

This has to be the most relaxing building of any kind. Keep up the good work 💪🏽

[@JustinVelo]

Thanks for dropping by and commenting!

[@stephenhammond3656]

Nice work!! Love these build vids - Hey, what is the required tool to attach the Chainring to the drive side crank please?? Is this a Park Tool option or another brand - thanks if you can help me out :)

[@vishujhaa]

While watching this video I teleported in a place were I was riding this Beast..❤️👍

[@saltydog888]

Was I there?

[@bqeelite24]

What an impressive bike build,great video

[@markvalentine7264]

Now time to make a video of you shredding this rig!!

[@hadirahmat]

You make things look easy and neat...

[@bqeelite24]

I love looking at the video,it inspires me

[@citizensauto]

Wow! Perfect build and cinematography. Easy to follow along bravo sir!

[@JustinVelo]

Really appreciate your comment!

[@pepeanza6187]

Nice build but dont like the gold bars and the tan tires,perfect selection of components

[@mircea5013]

You said the bike weighs 30lbs, right? Is that with tubes and pedals?

[@Ray-gz5wh]

I have a Ribble Endurance SL R... You ain't ready 😊

[@JustinVelo]

You just introduced me to Ribble bikes, I hadn’t heard of them before. You enjoying the ride?

[@ericrollins4607]

What was the headset? Remember the sizing for upper/lower?

[@JustinVelo]

INTEGRATED, 1-1/8" UPPER / 1.5" LOWER, 45x45 DEG, 46MM TOP COVER (H2387), W/ SPLIT CROWN RACE (NO.42/ACB/S/F/N)

[@JustinVelo]

Specialized part # S182500005

[@stevenclease6500]

Great video, I do enjoy a relaxing bike build and the final result was excellent, nicely finished without being to bling. One question though, did that dropper post move up and down or was that a trick of the editing?

[@JustinVelo]

Little editing trick

[@marxnex71]

Beautiful 😍 And so satisfying to watch.

[@stephenwoolson331]

Great video. 50yr old and just started mtb this past Feb. Love the spec on this build. Great color scheme and solid quality. Good job! Let me know if this thing goes to a raffle/giveaway 😁

[@JustinVelo]

Glad you found mountain biking! What kind of bike did you end up going with?

[@stephenwoolson331]

@@JustinVelo I bought a new left over 2019 Trek Roscoe 6. VERY entry level but I was sold on the 1x drivetrain Deore. Everything else is poo. I've burned out BB bearings, both Hubs, on my third chain...Still on it 3x week and loving it. Great trails 2 miles from home keeping me off the couch.

[@ikertolosa]

Amazing build. The copper tone accents look great. Congrats! Very impressed that the 2.8 tires fit into this frame. How much is the travel of the fork? Did you weight the whole bike? Thanks for sharing!

[@JustinVelo]

With the adjustable dropouts, I wouldn’t be surprised if a 29x3.0 could fit as well. I may experiment with them. This fork is setup with 140mm travel. Bike weighs 30lbs.

[@mircea5013]

​@@JustinVelo Do you know the frame weight by any chance? Also what size it is? I'm not sure why I'm seeing pretty high weight numbers

[@bobboceemtb7579]

Sweet video. Makes me want to upgrade my Fuse.

[@feyfeyadventure2571]

Mantapz Banget Bos Kuh.... Sepeda Xc Impian ....asik buat segala trax..... Good

[@TheDoozie43]

Love me a nice hard tail! Just built a new old stock 2016 trek Superfly ss in team colors. Dt Swiss wheels and hubs, Chris king BB, deore xt brakes, rockshox Reba fork, Diety carbon bars and so on.

[@JustinVelo]

Sounds like a rad build!

[@TheDoozie43]

@@JustinVelo it’s not so nice that I don’t want to mess it up I guess lol. SRAM GX cranks also btw. Thanks!

[@zarabarti7146]

...an example that even a low range bike can be lovely! ;)

[@pacogrijander3587]

Perfecto. Perfecto. Me ha encantado . Gracias por no poner música absurda a un volumen absurdo. Video impresionante. Perfecto.

[@titocholo]

Woow your shop very organized

[@reymarkhawayan8518]

Wow? So cool I want that's bike someday.😯

[@joepahl1138]

Beautiful presentation excellent

[@geovanny3282]

JOKER : Why so serious ?? Let put a smile on that face 😄😄😄

[@mtblunatic8829]

Well I’m batman LIL BOT

[@edmundoayala8912]

So the derailleur housing magically routed itself through the frame?

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Good job beautiful bike

[@blaksabbath9108]

Wanting to put a Z1 bomber on my fuse build. What was the travel of that fork?? 1:44

[@LeBoosLeisure]

Awesome video man! I’m building a 2021 chisel and I have all XT components. I have the same kash money handlebar! I got the 10-45 xt cassette but I had to go with the short cage xtr derailleur! I’m learning so your video has helped me a lot! I saw you greased the hub before putting the cassette on. I was told to avoid doing that but what are your thoughts? Only thing I have left to buy are the fork, seat and rotors. I think ima go with the fox 32 stepcast fork. Oh I got the absolute black oval ring.

[@JustinVelo]

Good luck with the build, sounds like it’s gonna be a rad bike!

[@LeBoosLeisure]

@@JustinVelo thanks man! I may have to hit you up with some questions! 😂

[@nikmanb.acyclo3491]

Awesome bike bro!!support from Malaysia

[@domingoperez9707]

Nunca había visto un poste para asiento retráctil de forma hidráulica. Interesante.

[@MiguelRamirez-qk3tc]

Subscribed for this build alone! Sick!

[@JustinVelo]

I appreciate it! We have an Epic hardtail lined up for the next build video. Should be out soon.

[@mr.c493]

So cool. I wish I could build a bike like that!!

[@jeffersonmello2532]

Good choice fuse+marzocchi

[@goodboyringo9716]

What bike stand are you using? Cool looking bike! Love the tire color not to bright . It would have been nice to list the parts , maybe someone would like to copy your build.

[@JustinVelo]

That is an old (20+ years) Park Tool stand. I just updated my description with parts/prices. Thanks for the comment!

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@JustinVelo ... Oh thanks you did the right thing . Do this with all videos and tell the viewers you listed the parts , more views I think.

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@JustinVelo ... Wow! That is a costly front fork !

[@JustinVelo]

It is costly. Feels great though. Marzocchi is now owned by Fox so it’s essentially a cheaper, heavier Fox 36 with less adjustability in the compression/rebound department.

[@madmikemtb105]

Gorgeous bike!! Great build

[@m.engelmann7237]

According to your parts list this build cost around $3500. Why wouldn't you just buy the Fuse Expert 29 instead for $2400? It has SLX components as well.

[@JustinVelo]

We like making these frame-up build videos. Definitely more cost effective to purchase complete bikes verses individual components.

[@eas3814]

Que bicicleta linda top mesmo..coisa de patrão mesmo 👏👏

[@dyeph104]

Heart melting video to watch ...

[@02PSU]

I’m in love....with the bike.

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Awesome build awesome video I like the bike

[@psfourplayer]

well done and nice bike sir

[@lowteeens]

Nice build mate, time to shred

[@moteroactivo]

Sencillamente hermosa, lista para la aventura

[@TboneTenEighties]

Hardtails just look fun to ride.

[@TheDoozie43]

I’ve ridden everything, but love my single speed 29er hard tail the most 🤷‍♂️✌🏻

[@hernanledesma2598]

Cuando era chico me rompieron el corazón. Me esforcé para tener una bicicleta cumpliendo las órdenes de mis padres con la esperanza de que ellos cumplieran su palabra, pero no. Ahora soy un un loco por ellas un loco que sueña despierto.

[@Josecruz-zg2hk]

Yo no tenia bicicleta brother en mi niñez un primo tenia una bicicleta y no la prestaba ..mi amigo tenia una me enseño andar ...pero ahora tengo dos bicicletas de ruta y de montaña y una de paseo ando buscado una de ciclocros o una gravel saludes

[@gamingthinkings.916]

Bro did you have any second hand frame for sell...?

[@haroldmorales9866]

Hi! What is the stand did you use at 10:38? Thanks

[@allantrafford6262]

You nailed it. Classy bike.

[@dakoteve]

Very nice bike and video.

[@IsraelMagalit]

Wow, I didn't know that 29x2.8 fit on that frame! How's the chainstay clearance and the BB height?

[@JustinVelo]

With the adjustable dropouts, chainstay clearance is no problem.

[@IsraelMagalit]

@@JustinVelo awesome. I've never heard it mentioned or seen anywhere else that this can be a 29+ too

[@arturoruiz8258]

Weight? I have a fuse but nobody even the brand talk about weight. I think it's too heavy(mine) for a hardtrail and I'm wondering how much can I do it lighter...

[@alex1231235]

Fantastic build!

[@JustinVelo]

Thanks!

[@alex1231235]

@@JustinVelo Well deserved and this is really all the hardtail one needs for an amazing time.

[@ronniecatig6163]

Love it dude.very nice bike!is that carbon frame?How much total cost?

[@JustinVelo]

Aluminum frame. I think all told it came in around $3700 retail.

[@ronniecatig6163]

@@JustinVelo ok thanks..love it...very nice

[@ypure3859]

nice change..no razz n sound..just cool

[@bigshan5806]

Nice build, I have the 2021 fuze 27.5 in the black

[@JustinVelo]

Such a capable hardtail.

[@maxkeene7531]

My bro has the 2021 version but red. There sick

[@koreanmtnbiker2931]

Hi. Can I ask if you bought the frame from a bikeshop or online?

[@JustinVelo]

I actually own a shop that deals Specialized.

[@koreanmtnbiker2931]

@@JustinVelo then does your shop have a Fuse frame or Fuse 27.5 medium? For sale

[@alexandrejorgete8517]

Meu sonho ter uma dessa com guidão e cubos dourados !!

[@GOYINJAPAN]

Can i ask it is possible to set up the fork with 150mm? Which offset do you use 44mm or 51mm?

[@JustinVelo]

It’s definitely possible, as long as you are happy with the subsequent geometry change. I have been really happy with 140mm up front and would be curious how a 150 feels. I use the reduced offset.

[@GOYINJAPAN]

Thank you bro..’ i already install my bomber z1 to my fuse which is 150mm travel today.. Soon i will upload to my channel..’ thank you so much..’

[@HissLikeSteam]

Surprised to see the 2.8 wide tire fit. How much room was there? Can the chain stays be set to the shortest position with a 2.8 wide 29er tire?

[@JustinVelo]

Fit with room to spare. I did move the sliding rear dropouts back slightly to allow for the higher volume.

[@JustinVelo]

I will have to push the dropout forward and see where it becomes an issue. I’ll try to get back to you with the results.

[@HissLikeSteam]

Thanks for getting back to me. No need to move the dropouts forward, I was just curious. Using 2.8 tires surprised me and was wondering if there were clearance issues. It’s nice to hear there’s room to spare.

[@DevanSisson]

Is this frame same as the current offering(2022)? What is the max fork travel/AtoC on the fuse?

[@DevanSisson]

I can’t find the answer anywhere online.

[@edgarehu5268]

Freaking sick built🤓

[@damianlopez4706]

Éste modelo vendría a ser la evolución de aquella Specialized P3 de los años 2000?

[@alvinoposa3078]

Dream bike...love it

[@clenmc]

So satisfying. I wish i can afford mtb bikes. Even entry lvl mtb i don't have so sad. 😔

[@EFLO3D]

A gold chain would’ve really made it

[@JustinVelo]

I might have to throw a KMC one on there when this one wears out.

[@arthurleone6489]

@@JustinVelo Hello how are you? I am from Brazil and would like to know if I can import these parts through Amazon or Aliexpress? could you refer me to a secure store or website for me to import? thanks!

[@Riccotorres86]

I have the same bike, could you post a parts list?

[@JustinVelo]

Hey Ricardo, Just updated the description with a parts/price list. Let me know if you have any questions about what I chose.

[@danwebber9494]

I built mine on 27.5 x 2.8. Single speed with a 130mm MRP. I love it.

[@phoenixalexander8310]

The 2019 beige model is so bland, I mean I can’t even customize it it’s just beige and black! I’ve been trying to find some olive grips and pedals and seats to go for kind of a camouflage theme but no luck yet, any suggestions?

[@JustinVelo]

For grips, check out the Ergon GE1 in Deep Moss. Bontrager also sells pedals and grips in Olive Grey that might look pretty nice on there.

[@phoenixalexander8310]

@@JustinVelo awesome tysm have a great day!

[@dav1d629]

Looks nice! 👍

[@ruib991]

how many chainlink you've cut and how many crank chainring does it have?

[@JustinVelo]

I’m running a 32t up front. For Shimano 12 speed chain sizing, refer to pages 10 & 11 of this instructional sheet: si.shimano.com/api/publish/storage/pdf/en/dm/MARD001/DM-MARD001-03-ENG.pdf

[@investron9423]

Pure craftsmanship

[@caRpetbomBer1]

@9:00 that's the wrong cable routing for the rear derailleur.

[@rocko882]

I got to start a collection of tools and the. Do me a rebuild on my fuji. Looks like fun.

[@64Spokes]

Dream build 😍

[@gomezea2]

i don't know what with a hardtail.. i find them more appealing and gorgeous compared to fullsus bikes..

[@JustinVelo]

Sometimes less is more. Thanks for the comment!