ModeratedUser17082018

Seat bag is a Topeak Mondo XL or something like that. Yes, mounted as intended. It's out of the way and has the space I want in a seat bag.

I tried to put another one on my Trek 730 MultiTrack, but it reached down far enough to touch my cantilever brake cable. Still searching for a replacement for the Trek.

milan4ever

Looks like there is no longer Specialized Vita but as of this year it's replaced by Specilized Women's Sirrus. Any opinions? Is it really women's version of Sirrus or is it just a markating thing, just another name for VITA to make it sell better? I love painting job on 2 carbon models.

tushkanchik

Hi everyone!

Just got a Sirrus Elite 2017 and I really like it. What I didn't realize though is how difficult it is to put fenders on this thing (I want to use it as an all-weather commuter).

Those Specialized Dry Tech fenders are more than double the price of decent SKS where I live and everyone complains about them. The standard Plug + Play V2 don't seem to be available anymore.

Has anyone found a suitable solution? I don't want to use P-clamps on this beautiful bike.

Nigelw

New to the forum, so I thought I'd start by sharing my beloved Sirrus.

bogydave

Nice

Lt Stonez

That is one good looking flatbar road bike

Spectre734

My all purpose, go everywhere bike. Been thinking about adding fenders and racks for a little touring this summer.

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Sal Bandini

Your fork has holes in the bottom where you can attach fenders. If you didn't get the hardware with the bike then go back to your LBS and ask for them. They are tiny eyelets with grub screws.

fredfunk

So, I got permission from the wifey for a new bike! Help me choose between these 4:

2017 sirrus base (triple crank, 8speed w/ altus components) for $350

2018 sirrus base (triple, 7speed w/ tourney) for $400

2017 sirrus disc (compact crank, hydrolic disc w/ alivio) for $550

2017 diverge for $650

I've pretty much decided on the 2017 sirrus base model. It has the triple crank the beefier 8speed rear and slightly nice components over the base 2018. It's matte black. It fits me. I like the feel of the flat bar. And it hurts my pocket book the least! Is it a good deal @$350? What will I be missing over a pricier model? Will I be limited by the flat bar? Should I look for something used instead? I live in a pretty hilly part of Ohio so I think the triple crank will be appreciated... But will I regret not getting disc brakes?

This will be my first new bike in a couple decades, and probably the last one i get for awhile. The last 10 years I've been riding an old steel frame dumpster salvage that i sandblasted, powdercoated and converted to single speed. It took me a few 'finds' before I got one that felt good but I finally settled on an old Fuji that fits me great... the problem is I moved away from Florida and encountered these strange things called HILLS and now the old single is practically unridable... hence my need for a new bike with gears. Help me decide?

Thanks for the help, Sirrus super friends!
FRED

bogydave

Size that fits you is most important!
I try to go middle of the road ,
the compact -hyd disc model would be my choice if it fit.

djmcnz

All the Sirrus' are flat bar so that eliminates one difference and no, it won't limit you at all.

Disc brakes really shine on big downhills when they get hot or in really wet conditions. If you're not likely to encounter much of either then rim brakes will be just fine.

IMHO if you like the 2017 non-disc then go for it.

fredfunk

Thanks for the help and advice... I talked to the guy at the shop and he actually suggested the base model for me. I felt like it fit me a little better (M vs L frame) and I wanted the triple crank more than I wanted the hydraulic brakes. He also said that the v brakes would be less of a hassle maintenance-wise over the long term, and that they would serve me well, especially if I didn't absolutely need the stopping power.

So anyway, I bought the black one and rode it to work in the snow! 22 degrees and a pretty hilly 5 miles (+290ft climb / -235ft descent)... I love the bike, shifts smooth and great traction even on the snowy roads.

Thanks again,
FRED

bogydave

There you go!
Great choice

Derekve

Congrats on the new Sirrus! I have a 2015 base model with v-brakes and love it. I'm sure you'll appreciate the low maintenance of those brakes and having a granny gear (even if one barely uses it, it's there when they need it ).

fredfunk

Thanks! I rode in again this morning in 11degs... I am loving the bike so far. I hope to progress in strength and skill over time, but at this point there are at least two climbs in my commute where I NEED that granny!

Derekve

You're welcome. That is cooold! I admire your toughness . I don't have the proper attire to ride in the cold like that; something I plan on figuring out soon though. I live in MI so it gets pretty darn cold here too lol.

ColonelSanders

Pics of your bike please.

Sirrus17

I'll be selling this 17 Sirrus expert if anyone is interested.

I upgraded the wheels and the crank which both cost a little over $1000
also added s works bar ends

Size is Large and I need to be on XL

steventsc

Hi everyone!

Newbie here. Currently own a Sirrus Sports 2017.

Whats the recommended tyre pressure for the stock 32mm tyres? I'm on tar road 80% and gravel 20% of the time. However the quality of the tar roads in my country leaves much to be desired. Seems to be that the factory / LBS pressure might be a tad high for me.

chriskoz

I went a more utilitarian direction on mine as well and am trying out a mid drive motor. I'll post pics when I can.

garian

Psi 75

desmodue

Can anyone post a photo of a Sirrus Pro or Expert Carbon small frame bike? My LBS doesn't have either in any size and isn't too keen on ordering one on speculation, he is pushing the Cannondale Quick 6 medium frame he has in stock. Sirrus small standover height is 756 the Quick 6 is 731, I can test ride the Quick 6 as a reference, but if I order the Sirrus it's on blind faith. Also, I'd really like to see a good photo of that Bass Boat paint job on the Pro Thanks

Derekve

My Sirrus is a sirrIOus (get it?? lol) commuter now

desmodue

Well, no turning back now I ordered the Sirrus Pro from my small town LBS.

Sal Bandini