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Nate
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 7, 2012
Strengths: Good, solid, all-around bike. Wide "T" handlebars give excellent control, lots of attachment points for plenty of added gear, seems to be made of solid components. 2000+ miles of hard use and all I've had to change out were two tires and a single spoke!Weaknesses: Tough on rough roads - the only cushion in the seat is a spring that really doesn't do a lot of good, and EVERYTHING transmits straight through the handlebars and into your arms - get a good pair of gloves. Low gears are great for climbing hills, but high gears are insufficient for building speed on downhills (which really doesn't matter that much since this bike gets SCARY over 35MPH anyway - it's not a racer and wasn't built to be one).Bottom Line: I've been riding this bike for about 3 1/2 years now (I believe it's a 2007). I picked it up on leftover clearance, and I've put well over 2000 miles on it. Due to constant flats (I use it as a road bike for commuting, and ride over lots of glass) I did swap the tires out for "Armadillo" puncture resistant road tires that now have about 1500 miles on them without a single flat. I've added cheap polycarbonate fenders and a rear rack. It's been a solid workhorse and I think other than the tires I've had to replace one single spoke in all the time I've been riding it (hit a pothole HARD, nearly threw me but it was that or run into the car next to me!)
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Aubrey Leggett
a Date Reviewed: April 30, 2012
Strengths: Light, Agile, Good LooksWeaknesses: A higher gear for those fast downhill slopes. Scratches easily.Bottom Line: My previous bike was heavier and kitted out with all the comforts. The Sirrius is less comfortable but I achieve an extra 10% average speed. It has plenty of chuckability and though light is a tough machine. I use it for weekend cycling and trips away with panniers full. Owned it for 2 years and have done over 1,000 miles to date without any bother. Great bike!
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John
a Date Reviewed: April 26, 2012
Strengths: great commuter bike and for exerciseWeaknesses: none, given the base price.Bottom Line: I started to commute to work on bicycle between seaside towns. Depending on how scenic a trip aprox 5-7 miles each way . Previously had Gary Fisher moutain bikes for urban enviroment and trails on the weekend: The Sirrus is light and fast compared to my older bike. I still use the older bike for off road terrain. The Sirrus is not a racer, but for commutes, recreation, exercise it is perfect, I got the base model and feel it was a great value compared to others on the Market, more importantly it "felt right"
I may up grade some components later but currently I am very Happy with my purchase, I love this bike.
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cj
a Date Reviewed: March 9, 2012
Strengths: Multitasker and well designed.Weaknesses: .Bottom Line: The Specialized Sirrus is one awesome bike for commuting, training, and wandering around random roads.
5 stars, this bike goes where and when I want to go.
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Robert
a CommuterDate Reviewed: August 15, 2011
Strengths: Great commuter bike
Good for working out, even racing if you're not the sort to drop a billion bucks on 50 bikesWeaknesses: Not good on rough pavement or sidewalksBottom Line: I absolutely adore my Sirrus. For me this was a big step up from the realm of $300 mountain bikes. As other riders have said, it's fast, light, quick, and agile. I use it for commuting, errands, exercise, training, and city wandering. I've ridden it in a short triathlon and hauled 30-40 pounds of groceries with it (though I can't much recommend the latter.) Thanks to all the eyelets, I have it loaded up with pump, rear rack, and bottle cage.
Others have derided the straight handlebars, but they were part of what sold me. I ride pretty aggressively and prefer the wider grip of the straight handlebars for maneuvering around and over potholes and tree branches and whatnot.
Agreed that you will feel every little bump in the road - it all transfers straight to the handlebars. I'm also on my third rear cassette and chain, but I've blown through these components rapidly on every bike I've owned due to my own hard-pumping style of riding.
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$600.00
Purchased At: Turin Cyclery, Evans
Bike Setup: Started off stock; after 5 years, almost nothing is original any more.
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