Thread for Specialized Sirrus
#852
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Michigan
Bikes: 2019 Specialized Sirrus Elite Carbon
#853
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: San Tan Valley, Az
Bikes: 2019 Salsa TimberJack
I've got an old 2006/2007 Sirrus. It's had very little use, and I'd like to use it for some recreational family rides (now that we have kids old enough to ride). However, I'd like to replace the 700x28c tires with something a bit more gravel-friendly. We won't be riding gravel roads per se, but we now live in a more rural area with a gravel driveway, dirtier roads, etc. The bike is currently wearing the OEM Alexrims AT400 rims. It has some bolt-on accessories (racks, etc) but the driveline is bone stock.
Any suggestions on tires that would work well on this existing OEM setup?
Any suggestions on tires that would work well on this existing OEM setup?
#854
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Joined: Jul 2019
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I believe I got a 2019 black Sirrus, base model. Just something to roam around town on. I plan on doing some upgrades in the future though.
#855
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I wanted to close the loop on my search: after spending a while test riding a couple of Sirrus bikes and a couple of different Diverge bikes I chose the Sirrus X. I believe it is a great fit for what I need now and in the foreseeable near future and was also less money than a Diverge I would have bought. I am fairly certain I will get a drop bike in the future too while keeping the Sirrus X for a long time.
Any suggestions on tire pressures?
Any suggestions on tire pressures?
#857
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Joined: Aug 2019
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Im about to buy a Sirrus Elite 2019 but have a few questions.
The stem, can I replace it without any issues? Cause the original one is now my cup of tea, and want to have the option to replace it with another one.
And is it possible to mount 45mm SKS Longboard mudguards with 35mm studded winter tyres on the frame/fork?
The stem, can I replace it without any issues? Cause the original one is now my cup of tea, and want to have the option to replace it with another one.
And is it possible to mount 45mm SKS Longboard mudguards with 35mm studded winter tyres on the frame/fork?
#858
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Joined: Mar 2019
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From: San Tan Valley, Az
Bikes: 2019 Salsa TimberJack
It might be. It depends on what it looks like and how it fits you. I paid $200 for my 2012 Sirrus but it is the base model. Are you able to test ride it? Maybe have a bike shop look at it?
#859
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Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: '97 Bianchi CDI, '97 Specialized RockHopper, '13 Specialized Sirrus Pro, '13 Trek 8.5 DS, '13 BH EasyMotion NeoXtrem, '14 Trek Domane, '86 Schwinn AirDyne ;)
#860
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Vegemite Island
Bikes: 2017 Surly Troll with XT Drive Train, 2017 Merida Big Nine XT Edition, 2016 Giant Toughroad SLR 2, 1995 Trek 830
#861
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From: Northern Shenandoah Valley
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#866
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Bikes: '17 Colnago C-RS (Full 5800); '16 Specialized Sirrus Elite
I feel like Specialized hasn't refreshed the Sirrus line in ages...well, except the new bottom rung Sirrus that showed up on their site the other day, and a new color option on the Pro Carbon.
I'd like to see a slew of updated models/paint schemes. Feel like I've been waiting forever?
I'd like to see a slew of updated models/paint schemes. Feel like I've been waiting forever?
#867
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- Mark
#868
I feel like Specialized hasn't refreshed the Sirrus line in ages...well, except the new bottom rung Sirrus that showed up on their site the other day, and a new color option on the Pro Carbon.
I'd like to see a slew of updated models/paint schemes. Feel like I've been waiting forever?
I'd like to see a slew of updated models/paint schemes. Feel like I've been waiting forever?
The current Sirrus -- entire line-up, carbon and aluminum -- was completely new in '18. '19 is only that line-up's second model year. And, as mentioned above, the carbon X Comp model was added for this year.
A three years' run -- '18, '19, '20 -- is perfectly normal. Wouldn't be surprised if the current line-up didn't carry over into '21 as well, with minor changes/refreshed colours etc. If they are selling, why not?
I've just acquired an X Comp this year, but if, say, the current 'Pro' version were uprated for '21 to the new hydraulically-damped Future Shock from the Roubaix, higher-end brakes/wheels, and Di2, I'd be all over it. Won't happen, but if it did ... The current frameset is perfect, for me, as far as geometry/fit goes.
#870
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Joined: Jun 2019
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Bikes: '97 Raleigh C-200 '19 Specialized Sirrus X Comp
Did you upgrade the lever set? Finding these are my least favorite thing on the bike as it sits now. Torn between new brakes, or wheelset. Have the Hunts been as advertised, because they are really tempting at the price point?
Couldn't agree more with Mark. I've got about 300 miles (big whoop) on mine this summer, all the points he mentioned are spot on.
Couldn't agree more with Mark. I've got about 300 miles (big whoop) on mine this summer, all the points he mentioned are spot on.
#871
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[QUOTE=GravelGurty;21108124]Did you upgrade the lever set? Finding these are my least favorite thing on the bike as it sits now. Torn between new brakes, or wheelset. Have the Hunts been as advertised, because they are really tempting at the price point?
Yes changed to Shimano BL-RS600 levers. Much better feel. The Hunts saved around half a kilo in total. Good value.
Yes changed to Shimano BL-RS600 levers. Much better feel. The Hunts saved around half a kilo in total. Good value.
#872
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[QUOTE=mscenic;21108746]
Where did you pick up the wheels?
Did you upgrade the lever set? Finding these are my least favorite thing on the bike as it sits now. Torn between new brakes, or wheelset. Have the Hunts been as advertised, because they are really tempting at the price point?
Yes changed to Shimano BL-RS600 levers. Much better feel. The Hunts saved around half a kilo in total. Good value.
Yes changed to Shimano BL-RS600 levers. Much better feel. The Hunts saved around half a kilo in total. Good value.
#875
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Joined: Jun 2019
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Bikes: '97 Raleigh C-200 '19 Specialized Sirrus X Comp
Hope you enjoy it! As mentioned before, take a look at the front brake tube rubbing on the headtube. It's a scuff area, I temporarily put some vinyl on it. Last weekend I removed that and applied helicopter tape in several areas of the bike, well worth the effort.




