Originally Posted by
badger1
Sirrus Sport -- that's the difference. Standard 1 1/8 threadless stem. Far as I know, the carbon Sirrus ('15 Pro and Expert; all the '16s) use some kind of 'integrated' stem -- integrated right into the headset. I believe that's what outpost2015 is talking about; Specialized calls it 'Flow' or something.
Probably does make it very difficult to change stem length/angle; Specialized should (if it doesn't) make alternative stems available to dealers so they can adjust at point-of-sale.
I dislike this kind of utterly pointless 'system integration'.
Like I said. What am I missing?
I'm with you on the integration. This would be an absolute deal breaker for the bike. Can't adjust the bike to fit easily, kinda make it all pointless IMHO. I very much shy away from proprietary stuff. I don't like Cannondales "Lefty" as it requires very specialized components (i.e. wheels). I've also been looking at Specialized Diverge for a later purchase. However, I have all but eliminated it from consideration due to learning it has non standard through axles.
QT