Specialized 2001 Sirrus

Price Paid:  $700.00 at Contes Bicycles

Favorite Ride:
Any

Bike Setup:
Stock, except for my Shimano clipless pedals, swapped out BG saddle with a Selle Italia Flite, lower stem setup. And pump, bag, cages, computer, etc.

Summary:
Overall, great beginner/commuter/city bike. Like all hybrids, it can do both road/mtn, but neither very well. If you want to do long road rides, you'll need to get a road bike. You'll feel a little fatigue after 30-40 miles with the Sirrus. The same goes with offroad trails — get a mnt bike instead. I average an honest 18mph with the Sirrus. It's fairly responsive and fast, but in the end it's really a handicapped road bike. Flat handle bars and small cranks puts a speed limit on the rider. If you don't plan on going faster than 30mph(max), it's a really fun ride.

Strengths:
Stiff frame, highly upgradable, comfortable, fast. Indestructable Armadillo tires that live up to the hype and more. The granny gear makes it easy to climb any hill.

Weaknesses:
Deore components show serious wear and tear after 100 miles. The wheels make pinging sounds on the slightest bumps (it's really embarassing). Stock Sirrus weighs 25-27lbs. It's on the heavy side for the price. I got minor saddle burn with the stock BG saddle.

Price Paid:  $499.00 at LBS

Bike Setup:
stock

Summary:
I bought the 2001 comp version as a closeout. I commute about 40 - 60 miles per week. I have also taken this bike on some longer week-end rides. A great bike for commuting and long casual rides.

Strengths:
Tires just don't go flat, Deore/LX drive train,

Weaknesses:
Tires are unforgiving.

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $699.00 at Atlanta Cycling

Favorite Ride:
My next

Bike Setup:
Stcck with the exception of another bottle cage and bar ends.

Summary:
This an awesome bike. I was riding a comfort bike with wide tires which is slow so I wanted something for distance and speed without the drop bar and this fits the bill. It is very responsive and fast. I bought the Comp version because it was a close out and a very good price.

Strengths:
Almost bullet proof tires. Good drive train and great frame.

Weaknesses:
Still not sure about the seat. More of an upright riding position but that is why I bought it.

Similar Products Used:
Trek 7300, 7100. Not even close in comparison with the Sirrus.

Price Paid:  $499.00 at Williamsons bike

Summary:
My wife and me bought 2 Sirrus Comp bikes, We ride mountain bikes off road and these are alot easier switching too to ride road. these were 2001 leftover bikes, 899.00 retail, we paid 499.00 brand new

Strengths:
LX components, Mavic Wheelset

Weaknesses:
Brakes compared to my Avid 7s on my mtb. not sure of seat yet or anything else

Similar Products Used:
GT XCR1000 MTB

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Moore Bros

Favorite Ride:
Richmond Park

Bike Setup:
Replaced Ritchey bladed spoked wheels with Shimano 16 spokers, this has made such a great difference

Summary:
Agile, responsive, comfortable.

Strengths:
Riding position,Bomb proof frame, seat, Armadillo tyres,

Weaknesses:
Crap Ritchey wheels, these look cool but really are sh*t. I have had so much grief until Specialized UK swapped them for Shimano's.

Similar Products Used:
Crossroads- heavy, slow but comfortable and reliable.