Specialized Sirrus Comp

Price Paid:  $469.00 at two wheeler dealer

Favorite Ride:
any day tour

Bike Setup:
Specialized Sirrus:
Alex rims S500
Linear pull brakes
Bontrager; grips, fenders & Clipless pedals

Summary:
Me and My Friend are having lots of problems with this thing. I was kind of cash strapped when I bought it, but I didn't think it would be this bad. I have it set up for day touring but I haven't been able to ride with confidence on this bike. Mainly cause soon after I bought it I read a post by a Guy in NYC, & although riding alot. His casette had gone bad in just over two years, looking into it a little more I found out its common.(the casette was designed to be light) More recently Me and My friend have had problems with the alex rims, which are weak, I weigh 230. That being said all kinds of People have recorded problems with breaking spokes, My Friend is riding faster and claims They flex on corners. He has ordered a new wheelset, I am going to try to rebuild My wheels with better spokes & try to salvage this thing.

Strengths:
Kind of light, Sirrus expert comes in lots of pretty colors.

Weaknesses:
Wheels and Casette

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $300.00 at ATK

Model Year:
1999 or older

Favorite Ride:
Specialized - Sirrus

Bike Setup:
I hike the seat up to fit the frame - it feels familiar.

Summary:
I've had my Sirrus for over 5 years - I wanted a fast, light bike but this frame is also rigid enuf to make me feel confident. I only ride this bike occaisonally - on paved roads when traffic is slack. I'd like to have more opportunity to ride - perhaps I'll go out for a spin instead of wasting more time on this write up !!

Strengths:
Fast, sleek looking ride - better lock it up someone might wanna borrow it.

Weaknesses:
Smooth pavement ride. Get a helmet & wear it !!

Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Continental, Schwinn Le Tour
I've just bought a "Scattante" - also on sale ! It is just as light & was listed at $800 US - paid $399 on sale
I'm not used to it yet, I bought it from Performance bikes They charge 2X more than anyone else & won't publish my reviews.

Price Paid:  $599.00 at Cycleways, Dublin

Favorite Ride:
Dublin City / Wicklow Hills

Bike Setup:
Cateye Comp
Changed stock tyres to Conti Gatorskins (700x23c)
Handlebar width shortened by 80mm
Stem flipped to dop bars slightly
Specialized bar-ends for more hand positions when climbing

Summary:
The Sirrus is a great bike for those who want the compact geometry and speed of a road bike but want the maneuverabilty and comfort of flat bars. It has 48x38x28 chainrings on the front and a 12-25t cassette on the back which is more than enough for most terrain. I've heard some bad things about the stock rims (Alex Rims S500s), but have yet to have any probs after a couple of thousand km and the stock Specialized flak Jacket tyres can be a bit hairy in the wet. All in all though it's a fine bike ...

Strengths:
Fast, light, comfortable, nice compact geometry.

Weaknesses:
Ride can be a bit harsh on less than perfect roads.

Price Paid:  $400.00 at craiglist

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
all over

Bike Setup:
changed to heavy weinman rims, continental tires, wtb fender kit (which made it through this last winter without so much as a few small scratches when i eat some ice...

Summary:
Im not sure what year my bike is, but i purchased it off craigslist almost a year ago.. I rode this bike all year long and only the wheels have given me problems. I think it's mostly due to bad engineering, since I replaced the wheels with something more oriented towards my riding style. unfortunately that adds weight unless you want to buy a wheelset that is worth more than the bike which i choose not to while im in school :)

creates a nice ballz-out atmosphere riding to work and even made it down a couple sweet jumps!

I'll never part with it unless its for a newer model with discs and better wheel technology...

Strengths:
its a specialized so its mass is remarkably balanced. Its very quick, agile, and a pleasure to pedal and shift the 10spd drivetrain...

Weaknesses:
the wheels suck really bad, the front fork makes weird noises if you push it.

Similar Products Used:
lots

Price Paid:  $1400.00 at Martin Swiss, Montre

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
specialized sirrus comp

Summary:
Great ride. I look forward to taking it out every spring (stored for the winter). The speediest ride in this price category. Carbon seat-post and forks have held up very well. Frame design especially good for taller riders (I have an XL, I'm 6'3"). Some components a huge let-down, though - see weaknesses section.

Strengths:
great frame, carbon components, speedy ride, bullet-proof tires (nimbus armadillo), light (21 lbs.), inverted pedals allow you to squeeze through traffic - great city bike. Rock-solid shimano 105 components.

Weaknesses:
bike HAS to be kept on smooth pavement (or you'll destroy the alex 400 rims with ease). absolute crap seat (on a $1,400 ride, this is just not excusable) - replaced with a proper, hi-end specialized seat - for an extra $130.

plastic trigger-fire shifters (shimano) - once again, not really expected on a bike in this price category.

Similar Products Used:
Peugeot liberty