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04-09-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By n0thing

The 105s are awesome and she loves the thing. The...

The 105s are awesome and she loves the thing. The SRAM 1x11 on the other hand sucks. It hasn't worked since day one. The bike shop currently has the bike apart and they are replacing the derailleur....
03-29-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 65,991
Posted By n0thing

It's been a couple of years so let's wake this...

It's been a couple of years so let's wake this thread up. ;)


Sold off our hybrid fleet last year because we were only mountain biking at the time only to decide this year that both the wife and...
03-26-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,238
Posted By n0thing

I'm a huge fan of Selle. I rocked the same SMP...

I'm a huge fan of Selle. I rocked the same SMP saddle for years and absolutely loved it. A night and day transformation in comfort.
03-25-19, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Specialized controls pricing of their bikes so...

Specialized controls pricing of their bikes so typically the price you see online is the one you pay. As a result there's not much insight to share.
06-01-17, 10:59 AM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I believe the Sirrus disc line (up to at least my...

I believe the Sirrus disc line (up to at least my model the Elite Carbon, unsure about nicer models) runs a 9x100 quick release up front and a 10x135 quick release in the rear. The brakes are six...
05-31-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I've had the stock Specialized tires on two...

I've had the stock Specialized tires on two different Sirrus bikes so I'm familiar with them. The bike feels a bit less floaty at speeds above 20mph and it feels more nimble cornering wise. I'm on...
05-31-17, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

It can take it. I've had 25mm and 28mm tires on...

It can take it. I've had 25mm and 28mm tires on that wheelset.

I'm currently running Vittoria Open Pave CG IIIs in 27mm and I like it. It feels more nimble with the tire. Ride quality has suffered...
05-25-17, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By n0thing

Head over to Nashbar. They are having 25% off...

Head over to Nashbar. They are having 25% off sales right now. This puts some of their entry level bikes in your price range. The 25% off is taken once you add the bike to your shopping cart.
...
05-25-17, 09:22 AM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Agreed. I noticed it almost immediately.

Agreed. I noticed it almost immediately.
10-10-16, 05:44 PM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I went with the Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG III in...

I went with the Vittoria Open Pave EVO CG III in a strange 27mm size. Reviews made it sound great on roads and trails thanks to a softer sidewall and I agree. It's a substantially nicer riding tire....
10-10-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,488
Posted By n0thing

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http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_username/Bike/20161009_112427-12_zps0xgmkhoi.jpg

I love this thing. :love:
10-10-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,304
Posted By n0thing

The Sirrus frames all fit the same geometry-wise...

The Sirrus frames all fit the same geometry-wise (when comparing frame size of one model to the next) so you might go and check out the sizes in person. I say that because I'm 5 foot 10 inches and...
10-10-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,304
Posted By n0thing

Specialized changed the gearing on the Sirrus...

Specialized changed the gearing on the Sirrus Comp from 2015 to 2016 to give it more hill-friendly gearing as well. Add in that it has the carbon fork and lighter frame and it makes it a winner IMO.
10-10-16, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_usernam...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_username/Bike/20161009_112427-12_zps0xgmkhoi.jpg

Took it out for a spin this weekend to try out the new tires. It's amazing how much easier this bike is...
10-03-16, 09:21 AM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Absolutely. Those are gorgeous bikes. Congrats!

Absolutely. Those are gorgeous bikes. Congrats!
09-30-16, 12:24 PM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I've gone on a few rides on the bike now and I'm...

I've gone on a few rides on the bike now and I'm noticing something rather strange. Over paved roads the ride is definitely smoother, but on cracks in the road or other types of bumps that are sudden...
09-29-16, 07:23 PM
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Posted By n0thing

You can never have too many bikes. :p

You can never have too many bikes. :p
09-29-16, 01:04 PM
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Posted By n0thing

The shop name is Bike Source. They are a chain...

The shop name is Bike Source. They are a chain across a few states, but the ones around where I live here in Kansas were bought out and are turning into Erik's stores. As a result, they are clearing...
09-29-16, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

They don't make the Carbon Elite for 2017 so I'd...

They don't make the Carbon Elite for 2017 so I'd guess it's nearest comparison would be the Carbon Sport. The Elite has nicer shifting (Sora derailleurs with microShift shifting) compared to the...
09-29-16, 11:21 AM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Ahh yes, the Gonzo nose as we call it. It...

Ahh yes, the Gonzo nose as we call it.

It curves down and has a slit in the middle of the front. You can see it better in these images:
...
09-28-16, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Thanks! The seat is a Selle SMP TRK and it's...

Thanks!

The seat is a Selle SMP TRK and it's insanely comfortable to ride on.

https://www.amazon.com/SMP-TRK-Mens-Saddle-Black/dp/B00ZEO0E9Y
09-28-16, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I took my bike by my LBS last night to get some...

I took my bike by my LBS last night to get some gearing upgrades done and noticed a huge sign out front saying "300 bikes on clearance!" Ends up they were bought out by Erik's Bike Shop and they are...
09-23-16, 02:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

Agreed. It'd be nice to find a 12-34 but it looks...

Agreed. It'd be nice to find a 12-34 but it looks like 11-34 SLX it is. I ordered a Roadlink today so hopefully by the end of next week I'll be testing this thing out.
09-23-16, 01:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

A 12x36 puts me over on capacity at 40. The 11x34...

A 12x36 puts me over on capacity at 40. The 11x34 puts me at 39. The RD-4601 on the bike now, per Shimano, has a max capacity of 37. I've been calculating using the RD-4700 and not the RD-4601. Or...
09-23-16, 12:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

Wow. I'm an idiot. I completely missed the...

Wow. I'm an idiot. I completely missed the discussion on this! :twitchy:

I spoke with the LBS and sent them a link to it. They immediately said "Oh yeah, let's do this. This'll save a ton of...
09-23-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

It's highly likely that is the case, but I don't...

It's highly likely that is the case, but I don't have the tools or knowledge to do it. I suppose I could learn, but I'm not really at a point where I have the time or patience to do that so I'll be...
09-23-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,711
Posted By n0thing

I'm not very fashionable. I wear Bontrager padded...

I'm not very fashionable. I wear Bontrager padded shorts hidden under gym shorts, a breathable sports shirt I bought from Wal Mart, and some Shimano RT82 SPD shoes that clip into my Nashbar pedals....
09-23-16, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By n0thing

If it's uncomfortable then you've answered your...

If it's uncomfortable then you've answered your own question. Some like leaning over and some hate it. It's all preference.

It might cost you speed to sit up more but if it keeps you on the bike...
09-21-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

A quick update. I took my bike by the LBS that I...

A quick update. I took my bike by the LBS that I actually bought the bike from today and spoke with them about my upgrade wants. A mountain bike and ride bike guy worked with me and took measurements...
09-20-16, 07:38 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

I've compiled a list that includes the SRAM...

I've compiled a list that includes the SRAM PG1050, PG1070, the Shimano CS-HG81-10 (SLX, the one you shared) and the CS-HG500-10 (Tiagra). The SRAM you can get in 11-32 and 12-32. The Shimanos you...
09-19-16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

I haven't had much luck finding a 12-34. I can...

I haven't had much luck finding a 12-34. I can find a 12-36 but not a 12-34.
09-19-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

That's astounding that there's such a little...

That's astounding that there's such a little difference. What size frame was that? I weighed my Sirrus Comp Disc (size medium) at just under 24lbs on my scale at home.

Congrats on the bike!
09-19-16, 01:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

I've ridden nothing but entry level hybrids (with...

I've ridden nothing but entry level hybrids (with 27 speed gearing) and mountain bikes so this is my first time with road gearing. It's certainly helping my fitness level. :lol:

Any improvement is...
09-19-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

Digging around on Shimanos website I did find...

Digging around on Shimanos website I did find this:

RD-4700-GS (http://bike.shimano.com/content/sac-bike/en/home/components11/road/Tiagra4700/rd-4700-gs.html)

Max sprocket: Low sprocket: 34T /...
09-19-16, 07:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

I've been reading around the web and it looks...

I've been reading around the web and it looks like the rear Tiagra doesn't like more than a 30t (it's a long cage road which is supposedly more like a medium cage mountain?). The recommendation,...
09-18-16, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,729
Posted By n0thing

Better hill gearing on a 2x10

Hello, I have a 2015 Specialized Sirrus Comp Disc (with 2x10 Tiara gearing) that I've owned for a while now that I absolutely love. My problem is that I am getting absolutely killed on big hills with...
09-04-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Has anyone taken off their grips and replaced...

Has anyone taken off their grips and replaced them? If so, are you interested in selling them to me? I'm specifically looking for the body geometry ones with the integrated bar ends. I want a pair...
09-20-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Weighed my bike yesterday. 24.2-25.2 pounds...

Weighed my bike yesterday. 24.2-25.2 pounds depending on how I weighed it (holding or standing it up). Stock outside of two Elite bottle cages and a Selle TRK Man saddle. Sirrus Comp Disc.
09-15-15, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,848
Posted By n0thing

Ride the bike first. See if it's one you like. If...

Ride the bike first. See if it's one you like. If you hate it, then it's a non-issue. If you compare them and find that you like the Sirrus more, then you look up values of both bikes and negotiate a...
09-14-15, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,848
Posted By n0thing

Home - Used Bicycles for Sale -...

Home - Used Bicycles for Sale - BicycleBlueBook.com (http://www.bicyclebluebook.com/) - For the bike value.
09-14-15, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,195
Posted By n0thing

I made the idiot mistake twice of going into a...

I made the idiot mistake twice of going into a bike shop not doing much research and buying the bike that was the best deal. Both times I regretted it almost immediately. The first bike fit horribly,...
09-14-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Best of luck!

Best of luck!
09-13-15, 04:33 PM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

Agreed with Greg. I wouldn't consider that to be...

Agreed with Greg. I wouldn't consider that to be acceptable.
09-13-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I think my brakes are finally broken in. This is...

I think my brakes are finally broken in. This is my first disc bike. I celebrated that with a 40mph downhill going into a sharp right turn. Hoo boy these brakes work nice compared to what I've had in...
09-13-15, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,488
Posted By n0thing

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_usernam...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_username/Bike/millcreeksouth_zpszkyplgpv.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_username/Bike/millcreeksouth2_zpskw1ko4tw.jpg

Weather was...
09-10-15, 11:03 AM
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Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

forresterace - That's quite the setup you have...

forresterace - That's quite the setup you have there!
09-08-15, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

How's the Easton treating you, assuming that's...

How's the Easton treating you, assuming that's what you still have? Any chance you remember the model number or the name of it by chance? I'd like to look it up. The LBS recommended one with 20-30mm...
09-08-15, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

I'm going to swap the stock handlebar for a...

I'm going to swap the stock handlebar for a riser. I've noticed the day after riding my wrists are pretty sore. Perfect excuse to go for carbon, right?

I'm also going to swap tires to ones that...
09-05-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,488
Posted By n0thing

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_usernam...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/teh_username/Bike/29565_zpsh12ssyu1.jpg

It was beautiful out this morning so I took a ride out to the country on my new Sirrus. This bike really pops in the...
09-05-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,795
Views: 746,551
Posted By n0thing

quicktrigger - Has the carbon made an improvement...

quicktrigger - Has the carbon made an improvement on those types of roads? I ride on very similar roads where I live and I'm always looking for ways to help out my wrists (which have suffered from 10...
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