Re: Looking for Specialized Sirrus '05 Review/Comments

[Claire Petersky]

"CL" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi, I'm looking into buying a 2005 Specialized Sirrus.
> Anyone here own one and can share their experience?
>
> I am basically looking for a racing bike w/ flat handlebar.
> I did a couple of test-rides and the fit was very good.

That sounds odd. Why do you want a racing bike? Do you race? If so, why do
you want flat handlebars?

I think you should back up and tell us what kind of riding you want to do.
My guess is you want a road bike, not a racing bike.

> I read many good things and also several bad things
> (especially poor wheelset and crankset). I thought there
> may be some in this newsgroup who ride Sirrus and
> can pass on some info.

I'm cross-posting this over to rec.bicycles.misc. Rec.bicycles.rides doesn't
seem to be quite the right place for this message, unless you're planning to
use the bike for tours or events, not racing.


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[POHB]

Well, yes it depends what you are looking for. I bought one 4 months
ago after test-riding a bunch of other bikes. I've been very happy
using it mainly for fast commuting (12 miles each way). No problems
with wheels or gears etc. I think earlier models may have been a bit
dodgy in that respect. BIG probs with "all purpose" tyres as supplied,
loads of punctures in urban conditions. Now replaced with Schwalbe
Marathon+s.
Happy to answer any other specifics,but as always try before you buy!
- Pat

 

[CL]

Yes, I mean to type road, not racing.
I was looking to use for commuting and
light touring.

 

[CL]

Yes, I meant to type road, not racing.
I was looking to use for commuting and
light touring.

 

[Queso]

I bought a new Sirrus (the entry level one) for commuting this summer,
and I love it. The components definitely need some upgrading, but the
bike is comfortable and well suited for what I use it for. Little by
little I'll upgrade pieces as they become available on eBay. The only
change I made was to remove the suspension seatpost and saddle and
replace with an old road post and flite saddle, and added a rack and
panniers.

This spring I'll probably change the tires to make it a bit more
suitable for gravel rails to trails conversions.

At <$500 I think it was a steal.