Bikes may be all made in the same few factories, but believe me, they are made to much different specs. A fuji might fit someone, but a specialized might fit another. Then someone might come along that prefers the way a Trek fits. There is a lot more to it than components sometimes. Heck you can build a bike yourself for less than buying one, with much nicer components. But then, you may not have as nice of frame. My mountain bike (hardtail) is full LX, I have around $800 into the current set up, a LOT cheaper than a full lx brand name. Frame and fork were used, everything else was brand new.
If you like the sirrus and it comes from a dealer you prefer, buy it. Its your money, buy what YOU like, not what someone else likes!
Oh, and the Tiagra FD-4503 is a perfect replacement front derailleur for the Sirrus, IF you want to mount full fenders.
Last edited by nymtber; 09-23-09 at 10:33 PM.