What do you think of Specialized Sirrus Expert Carbon Disc

maman2012

Please have a look at this bicycle, http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec070667 and tell me what you think of it. I will be riding 10-20 miles traffic most days in city traffic, I generally ride standing entirely upright in the lowest gear. I like to be above the traffic so I can see what I am doing. I do also go on much longer rides where I will be sitting down. I am look for a fast bicycle that is good for traffic but won't limit me on longer rides. Bicycle must be quick and responsive. Bicycle costs £1600.00, please also tell me what you think in terms of value for money.

I previously had a specialized sirrus comp which was stolen, I like the sound of this bicycle as it is carbon and has disc brakes.

FRAME: Specialized Sirrus FACT 9r carbon, Fitness Geometry, Zertz, 1-1/8" headtube
FORK: Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque, Zertz
HEADSET: 1-1/8" Campy style, integrated cartridge
STEM: Specialized 3D forged alloy, integrated, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS: Specialized flat, 6061 double butted alloy, 10-degree backsweep, 4-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
TAP: ESpecialized Body Geometry Targa, lock-on w/ integrated bar end
FRONT BRAKE: Magura MTS, Storm SL rotor
REAR BRAKE: Magura MTS, Storm SL rotor
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105, 11-speed
SHIFT LEVERS: microSHIFT, 11-speed, flat bar
CASSETTE: Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-32
CHAIN: KMC X11, 11-speed, reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET: FSA Gossamer, forged alloy, compact
PEDALS: Sirrus, 1.5mm Varus angle, nylon body, symmetric alloy cage, low profile bearing system, toe clip capable
FRONT WHEEL: AXIS 2.0 Disc Deep
REAR WHEEL: AXIS 2.0 Disc Deep
FRONT TYRE: Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 60TPI, wire bead, Double BlackBelt protection, 700x30c
REAR TYRE: Specialized Espoir Sport Reflect, 60TPI, wire bead, Double BlackBelt protection, 700x30c
SADDLE: Body Geometry Targa Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 155mm
SEATPOST: Specialized Pro Pave, FACT carbon, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER: Alloy, 31.6mm

Thoughts hugely appreciated.

robbytres

Can't really comment on value for money, but I had an aluminium Sirrus Sport for a few years and it is a great all round bike, especially if the emphasis is on commuting. I took mine on some long rides (up to 100 miles) and found it to be perfectly fine for that as well (with bar ends to give your hands a bit of variety position-wise). The Q&A on the website you've linked to says that it can take mudguards, a big plus if you have to go out in all weathers. The lack of rack mounts is worth bearing in mind. I don't much like rucksacks in warm weather, but that may not be a problem for others.

I'd have one as an n+1 if funds were unlimited.

earth

I had a Sirrus a while ago and didn't like it as much as the Marin Mill Valley I had. The head tube was a bit sit up and beg on the Sirrus.

cougie

maman2012 wrote:

I generally ride standing entirely upright in the lowest gear. I like to be above the traffic so I can see what I am doing.

I'd have thought this is a slightly dodgy way to ride ? In the saddle you'll still have a good range of vision but be much better placed for braking and moving round. You don't see pro riders in the bunch riding like meerkats ?

1600 seems an awful lot of money for 105 to me. I've seen 105 on a full carbon bike for under a grand.

You could buy that for a grand (planet X) and then still spend £600 on a kaffenback for your commute.