specialized sirrus off road
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specialized sirrus off road
I'm a total newbie, to biking and this forum, but would appreciate any advice.
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
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I'm a total newbie, to biking and this forum, but would appreciate any advice.
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
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Specialized Sirrus Elite 2011 | Bikeshd London
The ad is recent, so you could try contacting the owner and inquiring on the model and tire clearance.
FS: 2011 Specialized Sirrus Elite medium hybrid « Singletrack Forum
This other one says that in his case, anything over 28mm tire wouldn't fit. I wonder how god of a job this shorter version does anyway.
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I'm a total newbie, to biking and this forum, but would appreciate any advice.
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
I have a Specialized Sirrus Elite bike (think it's 2012 model). It's fitted with slightly thicker, more grooved tyres than the ones that come with the bike, I think.
My commute includes about one mile of off-road: it's flat, mostly light gravel and small stones.
My question is: Will doing this bit of off-road on the Sirrus bike every day ultimately ruin the bike? Is there anything I can do to protect the bike?
Appreciate any pointers
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Any bike that can fit at least 35c tires is an adventure/gravel road bike.
That's the minimum I would recommend for sure-footed stability on loose terrain. Wider is your friend.
That's the minimum I would recommend for sure-footed stability on loose terrain. Wider is your friend.