Standard Question - "Which bike?" but have a shortlist!

[debk123]

I suppose my other concern is that I wait for it to come in, and then I try it and don't like it for whatever reason. Then I could have got something else anyway. Do you think I'd just 'get used to it' if that was the case or do some people just not suit certain bikes?

Deborah.

 

[dan_bo]

From what i've heard the sirrus is/has been very popular down the years for a very good reason- it's a very good bike. As long as it fits, i'd be surprised if you weren't happy with it.

 

[joolsybools]

The Spec Sirrus does look sexy but can you get mudflaps and a rack on it?

 

[debk123]

And a basket?



Or is that like adding fluffy dice to a Ferrari..?

 

[Sittingduck]

It should take mudguards and a rack I think, no problem. Have you considered a bar bag instead of a basket Deborah?

 

[debk123]

Well cause I'm using it to get to work, and I usually take a handbag, I thought I could just shove it in the basket. Wanted to make it as easy as possible and it would mean I'm not having to put a bag in a bag, or alternatively having to unpack everything and then pack it all up again when I get to hospital.

I know you can get the smartish briefcase panniers, but I rather like my multi-coloured collection of handbags which match my work clothes!

The bar bags I've seen online look about 5-7litres which doesn't seem very big. Do any girls, or guys with partners, or guys that use handbags (I'm all for non-judgement ) have any idea whether a decent sized handbag would fit in one?

I suppose the basket would make it pretty easy for people to just grab my handbag and run off with it (I'll be cycling in Salford). I don't know... too many decisions!

 

[HelenD123]

I think you'd be pretty restricted about the size/shape of handbag you could fit in a bar bag but at least it would keep it dry. You could always take a selection of your handbags into one of the bike shops and try them out. I agree that a basket would be easier, although I'd be worried about security. You could put your handbag in a pannier and just leave the pannier on the bike when you get to work. So many things to think about!