2021 GT Zaskar LT Expert vs 2020 Specialized Fuse M4
The XL is the Specialized Fuse M4 size closest to your XL GT Zaskar LT Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Fuse M4
Compared with the GT Zaskar LT Expert in XL, the Specialized Fuse M4 in XL places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the GT Zaskar LT Expert is drawn. The Specialized Fuse M4 numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Zaskar LT Expert XL | Specialized Fuse M4 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 485 | 480mm | −5 mm |
| Stack | 652 | 652mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74° | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 660 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 450 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | 1214mm | −39 mm |
| BB drop | 55 | not listed | |
| BB height | 321 | not listed | |
| Standover | 825 | 793mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 505mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 135 | 125mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 540mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse M4 minus the GT Zaskar LT Expert. Full charts: 2021 GT Zaskar LT Expert, 2020 Specialized Fuse M4.
Where each sits in its class
GT Zaskar LT ExpertSpecialized Fuse M4
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | GT Zaskar LT ExpertExpert | Specialized Fuse M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Zaskar LT | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox 35 RL Gold | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | TruVativ Powerspline | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT410 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT56 | not listed |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | GT Alloy | not listed |
| Grips | Fabric Funguy | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.42E | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX dropper internal routing | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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