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Specialized sirrus expert carbon disc
Any thoughts on the SPECIALIZED SIRRUS EXPERT CARBON DISC 2015 model? Are there reasons to buy a model up/down in the Sirrus range apart from $?
Looking for a good fast hybrid as I can't seem to get used to a road bike on the test rides. Any advice is appreciated.
Looking for a good fast hybrid as I can't seem to get used to a road bike on the test rides. Any advice is appreciated.
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I have one. I use it for commuting and short trips. I think that it is a great bike.
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I bought one but am yet to ride/experience it. Have ridden the other CF models (but not the Pro). In the process of upgrading virtually everything. Will report back when I have some miles in.
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You might want to look at the 2016 sirrus expert carbon disk X1. I just ordered it and should have it next week. The price dropped $100.
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Main differences between '15 and '16 are the switch from Magura to Shimano hydraulic brakes on the '16 and also the inclusion of the CG-R compliant CF seatpost, which is a better and pricier seatpost than the straight FACT on the '15.
The Expert also comes in two flavors now: a 1x11 array and a 2x11 Shimano 105 group.
The Expert also comes in two flavors now: a 1x11 array and a 2x11 Shimano 105 group.
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Where can I find info about the X1? I'm in the northeast US and I can't seem to find that information anywhere.
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Wheelworks is a pretty large Specialized dealer, perhaps they will have some additional info.
Your Search: "sirrus" - Wheelworks Bicycle Stores and Cycling Centers
Your Search: "sirrus" - Wheelworks Bicycle Stores and Cycling Centers
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Specialized FACT 9r carbon, Fitness Geometry, Zertz, X1-specific internal cable routing, tapered/integrated headset, post disc mount, Plug + Play fender mount
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The X1 is the grey/monochromatic model in the pics floating around. The 2x11 model looks very similar to the 2015 Comp Carbon: grey with Hyperline (the neon yellowish color).
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I had a 2014 expert carbon disc. I bought it at a nice discount ($1700) and I think it was still over priced. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice bike but for the money the components are lackluster, the wheels suck, and it's way too heavy. I ended up upgrading every component on the bike. IMO the bike should sell for around $1500. In fact, I think all the carbon bikes in the Sirrus range are way over priced.
For what it's worth, I recently sold mine and before I did I put back to mostly stock with the exception of the XT shifters, rear dérailleur, cassette, and chain. I took it for a ride after reinstalling the stock parts to make sure everything was working properly and I was horrified how bad the bike is for the price.
For what it's worth, I recently sold mine and before I did I put back to mostly stock with the exception of the XT shifters, rear dérailleur, cassette, and chain. I took it for a ride after reinstalling the stock parts to make sure everything was working properly and I was horrified how bad the bike is for the price.
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I had a 2014 expert carbon disc. I bought it at a nice discount ($1700) and I think it was still over priced. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice bike but for the money the components are lackluster, the wheels suck, and it's way too heavy. I ended up upgrading every component on the bike. IMO the bike should sell for around $1500. In fact, I think all the carbon bikes in the Sirrus range are way over priced.
For what it's worth, I recently sold mine and before I did I put back to mostly stock with the exception of the XT shifters, rear dérailleur, cassette, and chain. I took it for a ride after reinstalling the stock parts to make sure everything was working properly and I was horrified how bad the bike is for the price.
For what it's worth, I recently sold mine and before I did I put back to mostly stock with the exception of the XT shifters, rear dérailleur, cassette, and chain. I took it for a ride after reinstalling the stock parts to make sure everything was working properly and I was horrified how bad the bike is for the price.
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Overpricing isn't exclusive to Specialized when it comes to CF hybrids. The 2015 Cannondale Quick Carbon was astoundingly overpriced --on par with the Expert with Tiagra-level componentry-- and the 2016 has come down in price significantly AND the componentry has been upgraded to 105 level. The Trek 7.7 too: $2K for Tiagra. Hopefully manufacturers are getting the point and prices will stabilize.
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