Sirrus or Fuji?
I’ve been looking into getting a decent entry-level bike, possibly the Sirrus X 2.0 or the Fuji Traverse 1.7. What are your thoughts and recommendations? Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Joey_bikes
(Post 21468760)
I’ve been looking into getting a decent entry-level bike, possibly the Sirrus X 2.0 or the Fuji Traverse 1.7. What are your thoughts and recommendations? Thank you!
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The Fuji Traverse is a "dual sport" type of bike, most comparable to a Specialized Crosstrail, Trek DS, or Giant Roam. The Specialized Sirrus X is more of a fitness hybrid bike, comparable to a Fuji Absolute, Trek FX, or Giant Escape. I'd suggest figuring out the basic type of bike you're after (either a dual sport like the Traverse or Crosstrail or a fitness hybrid like the Sirrus X or Absolute) and then shopping from there. In general, the components get better with higher bike prices.
One caution about the Sirrus X 2.0 in particular -- it uses a non-standard drivetrain. It's a 1x8 setup using Microshift's Advent 9-based system. It's a pretty wide range cassette (12-42) with only eight sprockets, so the jumps will be somewhat large. And it's based on the Microshift Advent 9 system, which is not compatible with anything else (Shimano, SRAM, etc.). The Fuji Absolute (or Traverse) would have a little better compatibility as far as components go. |
My Grandaughter has a Fuji Absolute - and it's a nice bike! I wouldn't mind having one!
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I have an ‘14 Absolute 2.1 that I really love right now. I’ve been riding it a lot more this year compared to when we bought our bikes. I’m trying to dial it into longer distance type rides and get it more comfortable for me.
Fuji gets my vote. |
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