New to Cycling - Trek 7300FX or Specialized Sirrus Sport
07-08-05, 01:17 PM
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New to Cycling - Trek 7300FX or Specialized Sirrus Sport
Hi Everyone,
I'm relatively new to cycling, as this is my first big purchase. I am planning to bike on a long distance trip actually in the upcoming weeks. My question is, should I get the Trek 7300FX / Specialized Sirrus Sport. Both are smoewhat of the same price range, but I wouldn't know how to analyze the differences between each bike in terms of performance, reliabiltiy, etc.
Thanks!
I'm relatively new to cycling, as this is my first big purchase. I am planning to bike on a long distance trip actually in the upcoming weeks. My question is, should I get the Trek 7300FX / Specialized Sirrus Sport. Both are smoewhat of the same price range, but I wouldn't know how to analyze the differences between each bike in terms of performance, reliabiltiy, etc.
Thanks!
07-08-05, 01:36 PM
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Well first off are you sure you are talking about the Sirrus Sport? I ask because the Trek has a MSRP of $419.99 US and the Specialized has a MSRP of $800 US. Pretty big difference. In this ball park you should also be looking at the Kona Dew Deluxe which retails for $599.
Of these three bikes a couple of differences pop out. Number one is disc brakes on the Specialized and the Kona. If you will be riding loaded and or in bad weather this is a big plus IMO. Second thing to note is the gearing, all three are 8 speed triples but the Sirrus is geared more like a traditional roadie with a 52/42/30 crank and a 12-26 cassette. The Trek and the Kona are geared more like touring bikes and IMO are probably geared better for the type of riding people that generally buy this type of bike actually do. They both have a 48/38/28 crank on them and the Kona has an 11-34 cassette while the Trek has an 11-32 cassette. Either of these two gearings will be better for loaded touring IMO than the Sirrus. Now if you really meant the Sirrus (MSRP of $520) and not the Sirrus Sport then it also has a 48/38/28 crank but keeps the 12-26 cassette...this may be the best stock (many things can be switched out at time of purchase so don't hesitate to ask if you want some other cassette on any of these bikes) gearing of the bunch. Last thing to note is that the Trek come stock with 700x35 tires and the Kona comes with 700x37 tires where the Surris (either model) come with 700x28 tires. This is another thing that could be switched either way depending on your preference at time of purchase. The wider will be a little more comfy and the narrower should be slightly faster. Also to note is that Kona has the Dew which drops the disc brakes (as does the Sirrus) and is $399 retail if you are looking to spend a little less.
Hope that all helps a bit.
Of these three bikes a couple of differences pop out. Number one is disc brakes on the Specialized and the Kona. If you will be riding loaded and or in bad weather this is a big plus IMO. Second thing to note is the gearing, all three are 8 speed triples but the Sirrus is geared more like a traditional roadie with a 52/42/30 crank and a 12-26 cassette. The Trek and the Kona are geared more like touring bikes and IMO are probably geared better for the type of riding people that generally buy this type of bike actually do. They both have a 48/38/28 crank on them and the Kona has an 11-34 cassette while the Trek has an 11-32 cassette. Either of these two gearings will be better for loaded touring IMO than the Sirrus. Now if you really meant the Sirrus (MSRP of $520) and not the Sirrus Sport then it also has a 48/38/28 crank but keeps the 12-26 cassette...this may be the best stock (many things can be switched out at time of purchase so don't hesitate to ask if you want some other cassette on any of these bikes) gearing of the bunch. Last thing to note is that the Trek come stock with 700x35 tires and the Kona comes with 700x37 tires where the Surris (either model) come with 700x28 tires. This is another thing that could be switched either way depending on your preference at time of purchase. The wider will be a little more comfy and the narrower should be slightly faster. Also to note is that Kona has the Dew which drops the disc brakes (as does the Sirrus) and is $399 retail if you are looking to spend a little less.
Hope that all helps a bit.
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07-08-05, 01:51 PM
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Hello,
This forum is specifically for Road Bikes. Post your query in the "General Cycling Discussion" forum and you will get some replies/answers.
Good luck.
This forum is specifically for Road Bikes. Post your query in the "General Cycling Discussion" forum and you will get some replies/answers.
Good luck.
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You've gotta let more than 5 minutes elapse before expecting a response to a "which bike should I get" post. Do you know how many of those there are on these forums? I don't even read them anymore most of the time.
Anyway, you get the pat answer: go ride both bikes and buy whichever one you like better.
Anyway, you get the pat answer: go ride both bikes and buy whichever one you like better.
