Sirrus Sport v Elite

[summerdays]

I did wonder whether to also put in that I had already had my fair share this year but thought that would really be tempting her... besides tomorrows commute is only 2 miles each way. (Now I'm totally doomed!!!)

 

[Sittingduck]

Pack an extra couple of tubes in and take some food.... could be a long journey

 

[Crankarm]

I have Marathon's rather than the full pluses and normally get only a couple of visits from the fairy a year (and usually because I haven't got my tyres properly inflated too).

I don't have Marathons and never get any visits from any fairies. 'Am I missing something ?

 

[Crankarm]

I have a Sirrus Sport of some years vintage. It has been good. I wouldn't bother with a carbon fork version as the ali framed fork is fine IMHO. A carbon fork on a bike in this price range is just marketing hype. Plus carbon is a little more fragile than aluminium. Save yourself £75 or whatever the difference in price is between the Sport and Elite and use it to buy yourself a decent rack and panniers for at some point you WILL want to carry luggage when you go touring on it or are just commuting. I would think the carbon fork doesn't have bosses for a front low loader rack should you wish to fit front panniers for a serious tour where as the aluminium fork does have these or mine does anyway. Stick with the cheaper Sport as when the cheap drive train wears out which indeed it will, dependent of course on the mileage you do, replace it with some decent kit and hand built wheels and you will have a very nice bike .

 

[summerdays]

I don't have Marathons and never get any visits from any fairies. 'Am I missing something ?

Well Bristol glass and thorns maybe. One of my routes (admit haven't been that way recently) takes me past the recycling centre by Ikea - the road glitters with the amount of broken glass on it.

 

[millypops82]

Well Bristol glass and thorns maybe.

Looking forward to this already! Glad you didn't tempt fate and get a puncture nontheless.

Paid a swift vist to the shop on Park Street today and was dazzled by the Comp and Expert bikes. In my head I know a Sport is the way to go, but I have so little willpower. I should probably buy it online to risk being swayed when getting to the checkout!

 

[summerdays]

If you don't get on with the saddle that comes with it then I have found a couple of the ladies saddles from there good - at the cheaper end. Or can you get them to put on a ladies saddle as part of the purchase?

 

[Maz]

I have the Sirrus Elite. Great commuting bike.

 

[Banjo]

Basic Sirrus / Sirrus Sport

Until reading this thread I was set on buying the basic Sirrus for just under £300. For someone with a 3 mile commute and maybe another 40 or 50 fun miles per week is it worth me upgrading to the Sport or higher?

The main differences I can see between the Sirrus and the Sirrus Sport are the derailleurs F and R are Shimano Altus on the Sirrus and On the Sport its Nexave Front and Sora rear.

Also the stem is 4 position adjustable on the Sport (I have to admit I dont know exactly what this means)

I am still waiting for my company to decide about CTW the decision may end up depending on that.

 

[millypops82]

The Sirrus Expert is a lovely looking bike and with the CTW scheme I am lucky that for £500 of my money spread over 12 months, I can get a £1000 worth of bike and kit. Am just in two minds - do I get the best bike I can now - or stick with a more basic model and upgrade in the future once I know what I like.

Still in two minds! Banjo - let me know what you plump for.

 

[Sittingduck]

With the CTW savings it seems almost "rude not to" on the Expert upgrade

 

[ianrauk]

you will regret not going for the upgrade, imvho of course

 

[millypops82]

Well, it seems fate is conspiring against me to spend more money

Work have just advertised for people to take part in the London to paris bike ride in October for charity. Imagine the Expert might be the sensible option then!!