Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 324
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From: Reisterstown, Maryland, USA
Bikes: Bike 1 - Bianchi 928, Easton carbon stem, bar & seat post, Ultegra 11/23 cassette. Bike 2 - 03 Lemond Buenos Aries. FSA compact crank, Sella Italia FSK sadle and Ultegra 12/27 cassette
I started out with a 2001 Sirus from Specialized and mondified the hell out of it, but couldn't get the speed or handling of a TRUE road bike. I ended up getting a LeMond Buenos Aries and I love it. I still use the Sirrus fro training or if I am going to be doing monster hills and don't care about keeping up with anyone (MTB gearing gets up hills. but SLOWLY).
Think about the kind of riding you are going to be doing and get a bike designed for it. Don't think you can turn a commuter like the Sirus into a road bike - YOU CAN'T!!
Bill