Sirrus or Globe?

fishdisco

Hi

Sorry if this question is always being asked but I just wanted advice about which bike to buy. At the moment I have a cheapo mtb which is really heavy and slow, and also a bit too big for me. I test rode 2 bikes at leisurelakes on Saturday. The bikes I tried were: Sirrus Elite (499) and Globe Comp IG8 (œ449).

It's for a (short) commute along mainly bicycle track and a bit of a pebbly forest road. The Sirrus was so fast and comfortable but the guys said it was probably not suitable for any off-road cycling and probably not the rugged path I have to go on for work. It was so light and free though and I thought it was a hybrid. The Globe was so good also, a bit slower than the Sirrus but I presume because of the fatter tyres it would be a proper hybrid suitable for offroad or road? They said the Globe would be easier to use for both uses. In terms of comfort the Sirrus was really nice....Not sure which one to go for....any opinions?

Mister Paul

Do what I did. Get the Globe (it was the Crossroads when I bought it). Pop on some 28c tyres if you want to go faster and you'll get the best of both worlds.

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fishdisco

Thanks Mister Paul. The only think I didn't like about the Globe was the button for the gear shifter it was like a light switch. Other than that I was told I could get the speed on it so I will probably go for that one! Cheers.

Eat My Dust

The Sirrus is a much nicer looking bike, but is basically just a road bike with flat bars. I think Scott do a few hybrids that will do the same job and they're all pretty good looking bikes as well.

SNAPS

Mister Paul

Oh, is this the new changer for hub gears? I haven't seen one yet. Anything must be better than twisters.

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doyler78

I have the sirrus comp and you are right. It is a really light, comfortable and fast bike (by hybrid standards) and with 23's on it (28's were standard) it really does do the job however my riding is all on main roads and it really isn't suited to forest parks except where the ground is already well compacted or the bike just goes sideways so it is likely that it really isn't suited to your journey.

fishdisco

Yes it must be the new changer...it was a bit weird but I might go in again and compate it to the model down, the Globe Elite which apparently is different. That was the one I wanted to try but the didnt have it in my frame size so that's why I ended up trying the IG8....What happens if you go on the Sirrus on a very pebbly road or across a field or on a muddy track? Does it make you unstable on the bike?

DuncanM

I have a Sirrus (Comp). I love it!

. . .two wheels good

Krypton

If you're <i>only</i> riding on roads, get the Sirrus. Light, fast, flat-barred road bike.

If you're going to do some off-road too, get the Globe. More rugged, commuter-town bike, and with 42mm tyres on you should be able to do forest tracks with no probs.

<b><font color="purple">Sirrus, faster.</font id="purple"></b> <b><font color="green">Globe Comp, tougher.</font id="green"></b>

Well, that's my 2p worth anyway .... [:D]

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Mister Paul

I've got the Elite. It's a great bike. 2 years, thousands of miles, one service, and everything is still running as good as new.

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fishdisco

Thanks!! The globe it will probably be! I do need to go fast, but it's not a race...

Uncle Mort

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Thanks!! The globe it will probably be! I do need to go fast, but it's not a race...
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Remember the IG8 has a Shimano Nexus 8 speed hub gear which also makes the bike seriously maintenance free, but it's a bit of a fiddle first couple of times you change a tyre or inner tube. I've done nearly 9,000km on mine (on a Specialized Crossroads - the predecessor to the Globe). Very reliable commuter bike.

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A - W

I bought the Elite just after Christmas and from my experience will agree with those above. It is light and a great commuter bike but not really suited to off road with the skinny tyres on. I havent had any problems with mine and would recommend it to anyone.

I cant comment on the Globe.

pw1brown

One word of caution if you get the Globe. I test-rode one recently and found it an exceptionally upright riding position, as well as thick (slow) tyres. I would find that quite limiting, as I like going for longer rides in the country at weekends. Nearly all ON road, admittedly. If you decide you want to extend your riding beyond your short, rough commute, you might also find the Globe is limited, though still usable of course.

What I would honestly do if I were you, is keep your old mtb for the commute and get the Sirrus or similar for ENJOYMENT.

EvilCat

Don't foget that changing tyres is easy: the Globe will take narrower tyres than the 42s on it, the Sirrus will take wider ones than the 28s. In fact, I've just put some 32c tyres with a tread pattern on my Sirrus in preparation for the odd tow path.

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