Giant FCR2 V Specialized Sirrus Sport

[Paul]

Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to race, merely train and ride
for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the more the better.

I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has the 'twist grip' gear
shifters whereas the Specialized has the more traditional rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone
confirm this part of the spec on the Giant?

Thanks.

Paul

[Temp3st]

"Paul" <Lampargoogoo@fsnet.oc.ku> wrote in message news:bg40t5$ls4$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to race, merely train and
> ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the more the better.
>
> I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has
the
> 'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more
traditional
> rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec on
the
> Giant?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul
>
>
>

Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid fire. I also believe the
Giant is lighter than the Specialized.

[Andy]

"Paul" <Lampargoogoo@fsnet.oc.ku> wrote in message news:<bg40t5$ls4$1@hercules.btinternet.com>...
> Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to race, merely train and
> ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the more the better.

I was looking at purchasing the FCR 2, but instead got a 2002 Ridgeback Genesis Day 02. I tried
the FCR 2 and found the frame too small for me, had to have the seat post way up to even have a go
at riding.

I spose it depends on your size, (i'm quite a big bloke) but i would suggest you have a look at the
Genesis range as i have to say it is one hell of a bike ...

tested her out on the weekend and am mightly impressed. I also got it for not much more than the FCR
2 as its a 2002 model.

[Mill Ward]

"Temp3st" <temp3st@noharvest.lyspamtasticcos.co.uk.die.spam> wrote in message
news:<yzgVa.50593$9C6.2924542@wards.force9.net>...
> "Paul" <Lampargoogoo@fsnet.oc.ku> wrote in message news:bg40t5$ls4$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to race, merely train and
> > ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the more the better.
> >
> > I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has
> the
> > 'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more
> traditional
> > rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec on
> the
> > Giant?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
>
> Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid fire. I also believe the
> Giant is lighter than the Specialized.

What's the FCR2 like generally? Worth the cash?

MW

[Temp3st]

"Mill Ward" <mill.ward@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> "Temp3st" <temp3st@noharvest.lyspamtasticcos.co.uk.die.spam> wrote in
message news:<yzgVa.50593$9C6.2924542@wards.force9.net>...
> > "Paul" <Lampargoogoo@fsnet.oc.ku> wrote in message news:bg40t5$ls4$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > > Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking
to
> > > race, merely train and ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome -
the
> > > more the better.
> > >
> > > I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant
has
> > the
> > > 'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more
> > traditional
> > > rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec
on
> > the
> > > Giant?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid fire. I also believe the
> > Giant is lighter than the Specialized.
>
> What's the FCR2 like generally? Worth the cash?
>
> MW

I love it - its a quality bike and is not much heavier than the FCR1 - even the guy in the shop was
surprised how light it was. Its definitely worth the cash in my opinion. Looks great too ;)

[Michael Macclan]

In message <bg40t5$ls4$1@hercules.btinternet.com>, Paul <Lampargoogoo@fsnet.oc.ku> writes
>Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to race, merely train and ride
>for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the more the better.
>
>I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has the 'twist grip' gear
>shifters whereas the Specialized has the more traditional rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone
>confirm this part of the spec on the Giant?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Paul
>
>
>
Rapidfire on the Giant. My wife has this bike and is completely satisfied with it. She uses it 3-4
times/week for a 32 mile round trip commute and finds it fast and comfortable.
--
Michael MacClancy

[ebola]

Originally posted by Temp3st
Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid fire. I also believe the
Giant is lighter than the Specialized. [/B]

If so - how much lighter is the Giant? - I've been considering the Specialized Sirrus range so far as I prefer the appearance. The more monochrome the better.
I guess Mass would be a more sensible deciding factor than Colour Scheme as I am also fussed about how quickly it can get me somewhere for the same effort level.

[Saint]

"ebola" <usenet-forum@cyclingforums.com> wrote in message news:3f26a876$1_1@news.chariot.net.au...
> Temp3st wrote:
> > Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has
rapid
> > fire. I also believe the Giant is lighter than the Specialized.
>
>
>
> If so - how much lighter is the Giant? - I've been considering the Specialized Sirrus range so far
> as I prefer the appearance. The more monochrome the better. I guess Mass would be a more sensible
> deciding factor than Colour Scheme as I am also fussed about how quickly it can get me somewhere
> for the same effort level.
>

Hi

Sorry to be so in your face but I have a 6 week old Specialized Sirrus Sport for sale at a pretty
good going rate. Bike is immaculate with receipt and everything.

Email me if you are interested - Saint4320@yahoo.co.uk

Sorry to have troubled you if you are not.

Regards