View Single Post
Old 03-08-06 | 11:17 AM
  #4  
deedubya
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Toronto

Bikes: 80s low end Bianchi roadie - Specialized Sirrus Elite

At my LBS yesterday (in Canada), I saw the Elite. I can tell you that the sticker price for the '06 comp was much higher than $880. I don't know what the "normal" differences are (what with importation, duties, exchange rate, etc) between US and CAN MSRPs, but I've seen them listed for (prices in CDN):

Base: 680
Sport: 800
Elite: 1000
Comp: 1250

By the way, I'm THIS close to purchasing the Elite. I've already put a deposit down on the Base model, but after looking at the specs, and seeing the bikes in person, I think that the $320 difference between the base and the Elite, is worth it (for the carbon fork, upgraded handlebar, stem, seatpost, chain, BB, wheels and tires) but I can't justify the extra $250 for the petals, 105 RD, and carbon post.

I also don't think the upgrade from the base to the Sport is worth the $120 (for better shifters, FD, and RD) for me.

In short, the decision for me is between the base, and the Elite. Currently strongly leaning towards the Elite.

Why are you thinking about the Comp versus the Elite?
deedubya is offline  
Reply