Comparable to Sirrus X
05-17-20, 03:50 PM
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Comparable to Sirrus X
Is there a bike out there that is comparable to a Sirrus X? A bike that does well on the street and on gravel/dirt packed trails with similar geometry and specs? Looking for a flat bar like the Sirrus X.
05-17-20, 08:15 PM
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Similar in what way? Rigid fork with a wider tire? Giant Toughroad SLR? Jamis sequel? The Sirrus X is an awesome bike, but is also kind of a black sheep in that it is fairly unique.
05-17-20, 09:09 PM
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Yes, rigid fork, little wider tire capable of more then just road surfaces. I'm surprised there aren't more options like it. Seems like a very versatile bike.
05-17-20, 09:47 PM
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I suggest Canyon Pathlite as a flatbar option, although there are differences . . .
Canyon runs 2x chainring while Sirrus X is a 1x, and Canyon has a suspension fork while Sirrus X has a straight fork (carbon on the higher priced models and AL on the lower).
Cannondale's Quick line has a CX model that sort of fits this category but I gathered it's more a pavement hybrid than a gravel bike . . . that's what I've gathered, maybe if you ride one you'd know better.
I just bought four Sirrus X models last week -- I bought 4.0s for myself and my 14-yr old son, and I bought 3.0s for my 12-yr old sons.
I had pretty much decided to get the Pathlite, but Canyon keeps moving the avail date for my sizing later and later, it's now in mid-June, so when I found a Sirrus X in my size I jumped on it.
Have you decided AGAINST a Sirrus X, is that why you're seeking comparable options?
Canyon runs 2x chainring while Sirrus X is a 1x, and Canyon has a suspension fork while Sirrus X has a straight fork (carbon on the higher priced models and AL on the lower).
Cannondale's Quick line has a CX model that sort of fits this category but I gathered it's more a pavement hybrid than a gravel bike . . . that's what I've gathered, maybe if you ride one you'd know better.
I just bought four Sirrus X models last week -- I bought 4.0s for myself and my 14-yr old son, and I bought 3.0s for my 12-yr old sons.
I had pretty much decided to get the Pathlite, but Canyon keeps moving the avail date for my sizing later and later, it's now in mid-June, so when I found a Sirrus X in my size I jumped on it.
Have you decided AGAINST a Sirrus X, is that why you're seeking comparable options?
05-18-20, 04:41 PM
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I suggest Canyon Pathlite as a flatbar option, although there are differences . . .
Canyon runs 2x chainring while Sirrus X is a 1x, and Canyon has a suspension fork while Sirrus X has a straight fork (carbon on the higher priced models and AL on the lower).
Cannondale's Quick line has a CX model that sort of fits this category but I gathered it's more a pavement hybrid than a gravel bike . . . that's what I've gathered, maybe if you ride one you'd know better.
I just bought four Sirrus X models last week -- I bought 4.0s for myself and my 14-yr old son, and I bought 3.0s for my 12-yr old sons.
I had pretty much decided to get the Pathlite, but Canyon keeps moving the avail date for my sizing later and later, it's now in mid-June, so when I found a Sirrus X in my size I jumped on it.
Have you decided AGAINST a Sirrus X, is that why you're seeking comparable options?
Canyon runs 2x chainring while Sirrus X is a 1x, and Canyon has a suspension fork while Sirrus X has a straight fork (carbon on the higher priced models and AL on the lower).
Cannondale's Quick line has a CX model that sort of fits this category but I gathered it's more a pavement hybrid than a gravel bike . . . that's what I've gathered, maybe if you ride one you'd know better.
I just bought four Sirrus X models last week -- I bought 4.0s for myself and my 14-yr old son, and I bought 3.0s for my 12-yr old sons.
I had pretty much decided to get the Pathlite, but Canyon keeps moving the avail date for my sizing later and later, it's now in mid-June, so when I found a Sirrus X in my size I jumped on it.
Have you decided AGAINST a Sirrus X, is that why you're seeking comparable options?
05-20-20, 07:21 PM
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I will let you know that I completely struck out looking for Sirrus X 2.0s, I learned from local shops that Specialized makes fewer 2.0s than 3.0s and 4.0s. I ended up buying two 4.0s and two 3.0s. I didn't not consider 5.0s or search for them, because three of mine are for kids who will outgrow the sizing in a few years. I'm quite happy with my 4.0 thus far, but I've owned it only one week. Best of luck finding yours, let me know if I can help with further intel.
