"CL" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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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.
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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.
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
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.
