Suggest road-orientated hybrid please

[Maz]

I have a Sirrus Elite...I think the Comp is the next model up with disc brakes and maybe more carbon parts. Very nice sporty hybrid. Mine had 28mm tyres but I moved to 23mm. Great on the road, but not a good idea for off-road/canal path type journeys etc IMHO.

 

[piewacket]

I have a Sirrus Elite...I think the Comp is the next model up with disc brakes and maybe more carbon parts. Very nice sporty hybrid. Mine had 28mm tyres but I moved to 23mm. Great on the road, but not a good idea for off-road/canal path type journeys etc IMHO.

No its the CUBE road SL comp
http://www.cube-bikes.de/xist4c/web/SL-ROAD-COMP_id_21111_.htm

think they are new to UK - so can't find any info on them and most dealers don't seem to stock other bikes so getting an informed comparision with other hybrids is difficult.

Anyone riden one / seen one ?

 

[HLaB]

I've never heard of the cube comp but looking at it, its a bit low geared with only a 48 tooth front ring, the Genesis and Sirrus have a 52t, the tyres on the cube look a bit bulkier/ knobblier too. The cube comp is a bit less road orientated but will probably handle rougher stuff better. I like the look/ spec of the road race model though .

 

[mickle]

I would be interested to hear more of your views on the CUBE - i am also intested inthis and the genesis day 01 - can't find anyone nearby to test the cube

Correct me if I'm wrong but don't Pembury Cycles in Gloucester Rd stock Cube bikes? Just up from the arches, speak to Rob, he's a diamond.

 

[Slim]

Hi, I'm new to the forum and would appreciate views on the bikes in this short-list. I have a short (5-mile) commute, longer leisure rides at weekends, looking to do more cycling on holidays. Budget about £400-£600.

Specialised Sirrus Comp
Had Specialised before and liked them - however heard bad things about these carbon forks (vibration) - views?



Thanks in advance.

I've had the Sirrus Comp for about a year now. Love it but as has already been pointed out it's very much a flat barred road bike. I've changed the 28mm tyres for 23mm ones, changed to clipless pedals and changed to a "sportier" saddle. All in all the commute has sped up considerably.

BTW - I wouldn't worry about the wheels too much. I'm 108Kg and they haven't even hinted at a problem.



HTH

 

[piewacket]

thanks all for info thus far... note the lower gearing

but can someone explain to me ....

is a flat bar road bike and a hybrid only different by tyre size - ie if i put 32 tyres on a genesis it becomes a hybrid
and put 23 tyres on the cube it becomes a flat bar road bike

or is it something more ?

the spec of the genesis and the cube both look similar - shimano wheels on genesis and mavic rims on cube more spokes but otherwise what is different.

guess my question is - is the cube going to be better on loose paths if the tyres were the same on both bikes ?

thanks for helping

 

[lonesome_rider]

I just bought the Sirrus Comp 2007 model today. What a cracking test ride it was. I just did not get on with a drop handle bike (Allez 27 speed 2008). Was going to buy the Allez Elite 2008 @ £800 and ended up with the Sirrus Comp @ £449.

Will do for me and very happy with my purchase