Hi,
A newbie to the forum here.
The Cannondale hybrid I rode for 14 years is finally breaking down, and I am considering buying a similar, but a little bit faster bike. Local bike shop recommends Specialized Sirrus, basic type.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45857&eid=4356
I have some interesting requirements:
1. I carry my 1 year old daughter on WeeRide to day care.
2. My commute route has a short (maybe half mile), rough section with some potholes.
My questions are ...
With 32 mm tires, is Sirrus stable enough to carry a child in front of me? My current bike has 38 mm tires.
Should I replace the factory tires with more flat-resistant tires, for the rough section in my commute route? I have Nimbus Armadillo on my current bike.
Can WeeRide fit on Sirrus? (It looks like it should.)
Generally speaking, is Sirrus a good idea for my purposes? Or are there bikes with better fit? Do you have any other recommendations - other bikes or other part replacements to consider?
Thank you very much,
Nao
A newbie to the forum here.
The Cannondale hybrid I rode for 14 years is finally breaking down, and I am considering buying a similar, but a little bit faster bike. Local bike shop recommends Specialized Sirrus, basic type.
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45857&eid=4356
I have some interesting requirements:
1. I carry my 1 year old daughter on WeeRide to day care.
2. My commute route has a short (maybe half mile), rough section with some potholes.
My questions are ...
With 32 mm tires, is Sirrus stable enough to carry a child in front of me? My current bike has 38 mm tires.
Should I replace the factory tires with more flat-resistant tires, for the rough section in my commute route? I have Nimbus Armadillo on my current bike.
Can WeeRide fit on Sirrus? (It looks like it should.)
Generally speaking, is Sirrus a good idea for my purposes? Or are there bikes with better fit? Do you have any other recommendations - other bikes or other part replacements to consider?
Thank you very much,
Nao