SPECIALIZED FUSE 27.5
THE PLUS TYRES TAKE THE STING OUT OF TRAIL CHATTER, OFFER EXTRA INSURANCE AGAINST LINE-CHOICE ERRORS AND HAVE INCREDIBLE CORNERING AND BRAKING TRACTION
On paper, plus-size tyres make a lot of sense on a hardtail, taking the sting out of trail chatter and make it easier to cover rough or soft ground. But how does the fat-tyred Fuse measure up on the trail?
The frame
Specialized are the masters of finish. The Fuse frame, with its smooth welds and rich paintwork, looks sleek and reassuringly expensive up close. It’s also the only bike here to have internal cable routing; this will make it trickier to swap the brakes or replace the gear cable, but adds to the premium look. There are two bottle cage mounts, for longer rides, plus factory-fitted
