Trek or Specialized

[LUXE]

IM A BEGINNER BIKER,,,WANT FITNESS/SPORTS BIKE,,,,...TREK 7.1 FX OR SPECIALZED SIRRUS

 

[LUXE]

TREK OR SPECIALIZED

 

[ray c. flagg]

Specialized.... had mine two weeks and its my first road bike after years of mtb.... LOVE IT!

 

[JohnHenry]

Things to consider before buying a bicycle: shamelessly copied from Interweb

• What types of riding will I do? Leisure pursuits, getting fit, commuting, touring, racing and off-road are some examples.
• Whats my budget? Bicycles vary widely in quality, size, shape and form, so having a budget will help narrow your search.
• Is my level of fitness a consideration? Body shape, size and and your overall health may affect the type of bicycle that is best suited for you
• 

 

[Nebulous]

Is it red and shiny?

 

[JohnHenry]

Only if I've abused it.

 

[cyclingsheep]

Have had Specialized mtbs in the past and they've been amoungst my favourites (in fact I still have one at my parents in NZ after 12yrs which I ride whenever I get back) but can't say with a Road bike. I've never liked Trek, for no real logical reason (I have a similar phobia with GTs I think it was the pretentious 'extra' triangle)

 

[Nebulous]

Only if I've abused it.

Rather flippant comment by me there - but there was a serious point under it somewhere. Bikes are a luxury item, bought on appeal to the inner child as much as anything else. While fit, comfort, purpose are all very important - buy something you like the look of!

I have a 2010 Allez by the way, and really like it, so I am biased towards specialized.

 

[Becs]

I have a Trek 2.3 but in hindsight the more upright geometry of some of the specialized road bikes would have been better for me (aggressive ride + big boobs = back pain!). I was also quite naive about fit and got sold something that was too small. See which one you feel most comfortable on, and which one you prefer the look of.

 

[vickster]

I have had both brands, ok higher specced models so lighter, better kit etc...

I sold the Trek sold after a crash, nothing to do with the bike, but when I got back on it, it felt too small (large women's bike) ... got a Crosstrail, too heavy, got the Sirrus on sale and it is actually too big (I had a bad knee, needed more room at that point)

On balance I think I preferred the Trek - lighter, quicker...but you HAVE to go test ride. Evans are very good, you just leave a credit card, you pay a penny (so they have the card details) and away you go round the block.

Both bikes are ideal for fitness around town ultimately, pretty speedy, but entry level. Check sizing on the manufacturer websites (don't end up buying one that is the wrong size simply because it is the one the shop has in stock for you to take there and then )

Good luck and enjoy

PS, best to turn off the CAPS lock, not considered good form to shout or indeed post the same thing in the space of 1 minute

 

[TheBoyBilly]

Have a test ride on both. Which bike suits you best is the one to go for, not necessarily the brand name.

Bill

 

[PaulSecteur]

(aggressive ride + big boobs = back pain!).

or...

aggresive boobs + big rides = back pain

 

[Moodyman]

There's not much in it, it all comes down to how you feel on the bike. Test ride 'em both.

Both offer lifetime warranty on frames, so you're safe there.

 

[Becs]

or...

aggresive boobs + big rides = back pain

Very true :-)

 

[HLaB]

You are not giving us much to go but I think they are both good bike, the Sirrus certainly is I have one the best thing to do is test ride them and see what feels best to you. PS please don't shout, I'm not deaf yet, although it seems to be heredity in our family