Specialized Sirrus Comp

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Completed the Amtrak Century (Irvine to San Diego Ca.) on my new 2013 Sirrus Comp. This review should also apply to the 2014 Sirrus Comp as well. First off, if riding a century on a hybrid, I recommend (as an option) changing the tires to a lighter pair of 700-23 or 700-25s. Less rolling resistance. I went with a pair of 700-23s which were considerably lighter than the original 700-28 Espoirs. The 2x10 SRAM drivetrain performed flawlessly. Shifting was quick, quiet and precise everytime. Despite the tire swap, the ride quality on the front even over the bumpy roads was very good. The carbon fork w/ inserts performed well. Ride quality from the rear also was very good. Compared to the two other top brand road bikes I have used for this same century, I noticed that the flat bar along with the friendlier bike geometry of the Sirrus was less fatiguing on the neck and far less fatiguing on my back. To begin with, this was a big reason for my purchase of a hybrid. The 48/34 front chain rings mated with the 11-36 rear cassette provided excellent gearing during all flat riding and hill climbing. On all the hills, I didn`t need to remove my seat from off the saddle at any time. Now, it is basically a road bike with a flat bar as the tire swap made this bike even faster than before.

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First, the bike weights 23.4 pounds out the bike shop door. I weighed it as soon as I got home. My carbon road bike with pedals and water bottles is 18.8 pounds. Relativly speaking, it is light for the price and the durability. I waited until I commuted to work for a full week before review. Ridden in rain, freezing rain and normal weather. I loaded it down with rack carrier, panniers, lights, ect and performs like a champ. 12 mile commute each way. Thumb shifters take a little to get used to but shifts are crisp. One thing I dont care for is all the granny gears. I understand it is to appeal to a larger group of customers, but come on. I also took off the rear chain guard, they look so...walmart. I like the all black paint. What else can I say, rolls easy, looks sweet, considered the Trek 7.5 and cannondale quick. Chose this due to lance armtrong's attachment to trek and the cannondale felt more comfort oriented then speed oriented. I changed the seat out (too heavy) and cut the handle bars shorter with a pipe cutter. Plan on adding more carbon components/wheel set.

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I sold my road bike and bought this one. I can feel the benefits of the Sirrus Comp, such as comfortable riding position and the quick and precise response from the shifters. This bike is relatively fast too. I usually go for long rides (3 hours or more) and I can say that I have no problems on going out with this bike.

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I bought this in March '12 and while on my first ride I had an accident and broke my knee cap. Just a freak accident, but it set me back 10 weeks before I could ride it again. Joined the bike club in Jun '12 and went for my first group ride after the accident. The bike handled well and I kept up for the first 8 miles with the other riders who had the traditional drop down bars. Due to the injury though I was not able to maintain the entire 22 miles with the pack. I believe this bike will do well in the areas of high climbling once I get both legs to 100%. I went with this bike due to an back injury and the suggestion from the local salesperson. I'm currently training for my first century ride with this bike and hope I have a great summer experience.

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Rides well on the street and quick & smooth shifting of gears.

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I bought this bike on November 30, 2011 at Orange Cycle in Orlando, FL...Thanks to Howard and his Staff (Andrew) for the great service and 15% discount! So, after doing tons of research on Cannondale, TREK and Specialized....specifically for my needs, the clear winner was the Specialized Sirrus Comp. The bike is light, well balanced and handles quite nicely. The light weight aluminum frame with carbon fork is supurb at absorbing shock from valley gutters and manhole lids! With a bad back and neck, this bike far exceeded my expectations...AND it comes with an adjustable stem...that was a nice bonus! Ajustments are quick and easy too! I usually ride 3 times a week between 25 to 40 miles per ride and this bike rides like a Thoroughbred!...the giddy-up is fast, the ride is super comfortable and its easy on the joints. What more could you want from a bike of this caliber. The only issue I can find is of a personal preference. The Shimano shifter style required you to use your right thumb on both gearing up or down. I prefer pushing with my thumb for gearing down and pulling with my index finger for gearing up....it's a personal preference. The SRAM X-7 derailleur is super smooth! I would highly recommend this bike to anyone who want to get the best performance/comfort for under $1,000.

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The Sirrus Comp met all my needs - light, fast, straight handle bars to avoid a lot of bending (I've got a bad back), reasonable price, a joy to ride, good quality. I'm not looking to do any centuries, I just want a bike for daily exercise and occaisional longer rides.

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i dont no i bought it for a close friend

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stick to pavement on this bike.The shifting is easy and invest in different pedals.I invested into some SpeedPlays.

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Upgraded my 10 year old Cannondale mtn bike for the Specialized Sirius Comp. I've been riding it for 2 1/2 months and logged over 500 miles. It's comfortable, fast and handles great. Perfect bike for those not quite ready for the full carbon road bike.