![]() The Purgatory is another popular trail model and is often seen on the front wheel of many Specialized’s more aggressive trail and enduro bikes. It’s likely that the 650bx3in version will be available in a ‘2Bliss’ option for tubeless compatibility. The Ground Control is a well-rounded trail option that’s commonly featured as a rear tyre on many of Specialized’s trail and enduro bikes. Exact details for these new tyres are currently limited, but we can pull some assumptions based on previous models. With the emergence of the Fuse and Ruze hardtails, Specialized is also introducing new tyres. 6Fattie Ground Control and Purgatory tyres Although exact details and prices are to be confirmed, we’ll update this story as we get them. We’re told both the Fuse and Ruze will be available in Pro, Expert and Comp level options. We suspect this is the Fuse Pro, although exact model details are to be confirmed The Purgatory is slightly lighter weight with lower-profile knobs that roll faster and slide around a bit better (with chunky side knobs for great cornering traction as well).The fuse (men’s) and ruze (women’s) trail hardtails introduce ‘6fattie’ wheels to specialized : The no-nonsense Butcher is the company’s best gravity tire, with knobs that bite straight into the dirt for excellent traction and control, and its chunky tread on the edges help with cornering and braking. ![]() ![]() If there were ever anything on a bike that you could call a mullet, this pair would be it: business up front and party in the back. The Fuse has two different tires, both proprietary products-the Butcher up front and Purgatory in the rear. The lower top tube added to the maneuverability of this bike, making it snappy to handle and giving me extra clearance to move. The steep seat tube angle (74 degrees) allowed the Fuse to pick its way up rocky lines quite easily as well and dropped easily out of my way with when I was ready to bomb back down hill. The slack head angle (66.5 degrees across all sizes) lent itself well to chunky, rocky descents and kept me feeling planted and confident even though I was ricocheting off rocks considerably more than I would on a trail bike. On its website, Specialized describes the Fuse Comp 29 as “punching way above its weight class.” It’s not burly-looking with tons of squish-but a lot of its capabilities come from the subtle yet impactful geometry tweaks anyway. Stem Stout 3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 6-degree rise Rear Tire Purgatory, Grid, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6” And though other hardtails have proven to be a bit too rigid and jack-hammer-esque for the trail system in my backyard, with its more-stable geometry and extra travel, the Fuse Comp 29 was right at home.įork RockShox Recon RL, air spring, 46mm offset, 130mm of travelįront Tire Butcher, Grid Trail casing, Gripton compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6” “Flowy” trails are something I don’t see super often. Most of our “cross-country” trails in the Mid-Atlantic out here loosely fit the definition-they’re rooty and chunky and sometimes downright freaky. “Most hardtails are cross-country-focused these days,” said product manager Josh Mercado, “but we wanted Fuse to be the perfect trail riders’ hardtail and excel in rough, steep, and technical terrain similar to a full-suspension bike but at a fraction of the cost.” Based on our testing, Mercado and his team have achieved that. Riders are constantly pushing the boundaries of what our bikes can do, so we’re stoked to see Specialized bring more technology and capability from its top-of-the-line bikes down to the more affordable models. It’s just a bit more travel than on a standard cross-country hardtail (or the same as the fork on Juliana’s updated XC bike). Whether you’re new to mountain biking or a seasoned veteran, the fun-loving Fuse will have you grinning on every ride. SRAM SX Eagle with room to spin uphill Trevor Raabįor the price, the Fuse Comp has a huge range of capabilities and features, including hydraulic disc brakes, a 12-speed SRAM SX Eagle 1x drivetrain, and a 750mm-wide handlebar (780mm on sizes medium and up), which slows steering for a more stable ride.
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