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KSURIder
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: August 1, 2011
Strengths: Thinner (quicker) tires
Light, quick bike for a relative newbie
2-way release shifters are niceWeaknesses: None yetBottom Line: Just purchased a 2001 Specialized Sirrus Comp. I checked out everything I could find in my area and it boiled down to the Sirrus Comp and Trek 7.5FX. Could have gone either way - similar components on each. In the end, I liked the slight differences in the Sirrus, most notably the thinner tires (28mm vs. 32mm) and the bar ends along with the price (Sirrus was $50 less). Trek did have a nicer saddle. Could have gone either way and would have been happy with either. So far so good on the Sirrus.
Bike Setup: Stock -
Carbon/Alloy Fork
Shimano Alivio RapidFire Shifters
Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio Front derailleur
Added a wireless computer
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Ollie
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 11, 2011
Strengths: Brakes, build quality, looksWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Just a great bike, I got the Sirrus Comp disc 2011 model. Very light, super good looking. I have done around 1000 km in just over a month and cauld not be happier. Great disc brakes and a comfortable ride.
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: kriacycles.com
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MSDos5
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: July 25, 2010
Strengths: Kind of light, Sirrus expert comes in lots of pretty colors.Weaknesses: Wheels and CasetteBottom Line: 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.
Favorite Ride: any day tour
Price Paid:
$469.00
Purchased At: two wheeler dealer
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Specialized Sirrus:
Alex rims S500
Linear pull brakes
Bontrager; grips, fenders & Clipless pedals
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John
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 15, 2010
Strengths: Fast, sleek looking ride - better lock it up someone might wanna borrow it.Weaknesses: Smooth pavement ride. Get a helmet & wear it !!Bottom Line: 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 !!
Favorite Ride: Specialized - Sirrus
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: ATK
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.
Bike Setup: I hike the seat up to fit the frame - it feels familiar.
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setoverset
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: September 17, 2008
Strengths: Fast, light, comfortable, nice compact geometry.Weaknesses: Ride can be a bit harsh on less than perfect roads.Bottom Line: 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 ...
Favorite Ride: Dublin City / Wicklow Hills
Price Paid:
$599.00
Purchased At: Cycleways, Dublin
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
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