Finally...... Some decent photos of my new Sirrus Expert Carbon Disc
05-30-15, 09:09 AM
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05-30-15, 11:43 AM
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This is my everyday bike. It's used mostly on paved bike paths with some road use as well. I'm not really interested in how fast I can go. It's more about fitness. I have found that this gearing works very well for me. I live on a lake and my usual ride is pretty flat around it. The towns around me are fairly hilly but I have all the gearing I need for climbing.
So your photo and choice of crank have kicked off a process in my mind, that I am now sure will see me get a very different crank choice to what I would have otherwise chosen a few days earlier.
05-30-15, 10:33 PM
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wish I had the mony to do that upgrade on my sirrus comp carbon to. But i like the frame color on the comp better tho 
wish I had the mony to do that upgrade on my sirrus comp carbon to. But i like the frame color on the comp better tho
05-31-15, 07:29 AM
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There were actually two threads. The first when I brought it home and did the first round of mods, and the second when I added the wheels and a few other bits. Here are links for both.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...-few-mods.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...ds-v2-0-a.html
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The D300 is still an excellent camera. My brother is a pro wedding photographer and he uses a pair of D300's for his shoots.Again, great shots Monstermash!
05-31-15, 09:41 PM
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That's a very nice looking Sirrus. Lots of coin in those tweaks too. Very nice indeed.
Lots of coin in those tweaks too. Very nice indeed.
06-01-15, 01:52 PM
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Just click the image and it should bring you to Photobucket with a full size image. I did resize it but it is still large enough for wallpaper.
There were actually two threads. The first when I brought it home and did the first round of mods, and the second when I added the wheels and a few other bits. Here are links for both.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...-few-mods.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...ds-v2-0-a.html
There were actually two threads. The first when I brought it home and did the first round of mods, and the second when I added the wheels and a few other bits. Here are links for both.
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...-few-mods.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...ds-v2-0-a.html
06-01-15, 08:10 PM
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Hello,
Love what you have done with your Sirrus
I have '14 comp carbon disc. I don't think I will go extreme like your. There are few things I would like to get it upgraded tho.
How easy is to replace the braking system? Mine came with Tektro Draco 2, I would like to replace them with a minimum of XT or XTR like your. Do you have the exact part number or model number for the XTR?
Another thing I would like is to rid of Shimano Tiagra system and replace them with XT just like your. Can I use the XT F and R derailleur without changing the chainrings?
I think both of our bikes have the exact frame, if I am not mistaking.
Thank you kindly,
Nid
Love what you have done with your Sirrus
I have '14 comp carbon disc. I don't think I will go extreme like your. There are few things I would like to get it upgraded tho.
How easy is to replace the braking system? Mine came with Tektro Draco 2, I would like to replace them with a minimum of XT or XTR like your. Do you have the exact part number or model number for the XTR?
Another thing I would like is to rid of Shimano Tiagra system and replace them with XT just like your. Can I use the XT F and R derailleur without changing the chainrings?
I think both of our bikes have the exact frame, if I am not mistaking.
Thank you kindly,
Nid
07-12-15, 05:22 PM
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Hello,
Love what you have done with your Sirrus
I have '14 comp carbon disc. I don't think I will go extreme like your. There are few things I would like to get it upgraded tho.
How easy is to replace the braking system? Mine came with Tektro Draco 2, I would like to replace them with a minimum of XT or XTR like your. Do you have the exact part number or model number for the XTR?
Another thing I would like is to rid of Shimano Tiagra system and replace them with XT just like your. Can I use the XT F and R derailleur without changing the chainrings?
I think both of our bikes have the exact frame, if I am not mistaking.
Thank you kindly,
Nid
Love what you have done with your Sirrus
I have '14 comp carbon disc. I don't think I will go extreme like your. There are few things I would like to get it upgraded tho.
How easy is to replace the braking system? Mine came with Tektro Draco 2, I would like to replace them with a minimum of XT or XTR like your. Do you have the exact part number or model number for the XTR?
Another thing I would like is to rid of Shimano Tiagra system and replace them with XT just like your. Can I use the XT F and R derailleur without changing the chainrings?
I think both of our bikes have the exact frame, if I am not mistaking.
Thank you kindly,
Nid
Yes, you can just change the derailleurs and leave the chain, cassette, and and the chainrings if you want.
The brake swap is a little more difficult. The rear hose is run internally so it has to be cut and routed through the frame. Also, from what I've seen, most hydraulic brakes systems come with extra length on the lines so the front one will need to be cut to length as well. If you're not comfortable cutting the lines and bleeding the brakes have a local shop do it for you.
Here is a link to the brakes I have on my bike.
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07-13-15, 04:24 PM
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Thank you for the info. I will just take my time during the winter months and watching youtube collecting some information. In the meantime I will starts to shop around for components.
07-15-15, 01:25 PM
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Thats a hybrid the same way an top fuel dragster is just a car.
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hey Monster, I tried to PM you re: your bike and wheels but I haven't the requisite post count. Do you mind emailing me at dsozomenu@aol.com to discuss? Many thanks.
07-22-15, 04:26 AM
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Some of you may have seen the original thread I started after I built the bike but I finally had a chance to take some decent photos of it.
In case anyone missed the original thread, off the showroom floor the bike weighed in at 21 lbs 6 oz. Now it weighs in at a feathery 17 lbs 3 oz...
In case anyone missed the original thread, off the showroom floor the bike weighed in at 21 lbs 6 oz. Now it weighs in at a feathery 17 lbs 3 oz...
07-23-15, 09:00 PM
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lol, but that's smart. You can recycle all your beautiful quality components and parts.
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Check it out here...
https://www.bikeforums.net/hybrid-bic...francisco.html
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hi monster are you using the crossmax sl 27.5 or 29 or there is a 28s available for that model? thanks
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