Originally Posted by
MrWasabi
Thanks Sal!
Yes, I keep going back and forth with the Sirrus/Diverge thing and am leaning towards the Sirrus X now (I like the 1x). I'd like to see the Future Shock 2.0 on it though not a big deal. The Sirrus was my original choice to replace my Fuji Traverse until I saw the flat bar Diverge. I have 35s on my Fuji now and they work well but I haven't been off pavement that much and am looking to do more non paved trails soon. Because of availability I've decided to make some upgrades on my Fuji until I can find what I want. The Fuji is a great bike and I may hang on to it although my wife says no more bikes...lol.
I think if you are picking flat bar due to lower back issues then you are better off with a Sirrus-type bike. The flat bar Diverge looks like it puts you in a much lower position.
BTW, I recently had micro discectomy on my L4/L5, and can't wait to be riding again. Luckily I'm in the midwest so riding is pretty much out of the question regardless.