2019 Specialized Fuse 27.5+

Archived: 2019 Specialized Fuse 27.5+ · Mountain · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: A1 Premium Aluminum w/ Smooth Welds, Zero Stack 44 head tube, forged post-mount 160mm disc, 141mm QR dropout, alloy replaceable derailleur hanger · Fork: SR Suntour XCM32, 47mm offset, 110x15mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.

Archived: Fork: SR Suntour XCM32, 47mm offset, 110x15mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel

• Inspect the fork stanchions for scratches or coating wear, look for oil or dirt rings at the seals, and cycle the fork through its travel while checking for binding or bushing play.
• Ask for dated fork-service records. A clean exterior does not establish the condition of internal seals, oil or bushings.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano Deore, 10-speed · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed · Crankset: Stout, forged alloy, 76mm BCD; chainrings: Alloy, 28T · Bottom bracket: Square taper, 73mm, internal bearings · Cassette: Shimano, 10spd, 11-42t · Chain: KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: (F) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 180mm / (R) Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 160mm

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Rims: Stout Trail 27.5, 38mm internal width, disc-specific · Hubs: (F) Stout, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h / (R) Stout, alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt disc, 10-speed freehub, quick-release, 28h · Front tire: Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0" · Rear tire: Purgatory, GRID casing, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5 x 3.0"

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Handlebar: Stout Riser, double-butted alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 5-degree upsweep, 15mm rise, 750mm width, 31.8mm · Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise · Seatpost: TransX Dropper, TranzX dropper, internal cable routing, remote lever, 30.9mm, 120mm Travel · Saddle: Body Geometry Henge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm · Pedals: Specialized Dirt

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Cycle the dropper post repeatedly. It should reach full travel, remain extended under load and have no unusual oil, excessive rotational play or damaged remote, cable, hose or battery.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.