Anyone selling a Specialized Sirrus Sport 2013

[insurin]

Or know anywhere still stocking them. I have found 2 places on the Internet but the price is not right

I am after a large frame

cheers

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Specialized dictate the price of products which is why they are pretty much the same price anywhere. You will only find real variations of price in old stock. If retail is not the right price and you do not require a lifetime frame warranty you should buy second hand.

 

[vickster]

What's the 'right' price. Specialized prices are controlled as above

 

[insurin]

Well I bought one on Thursday for £250 plus £50 pnp on ebay. I paid via Paypal but the seller told me the bike had been stolen after I won the auction. He refunded me though.

The Trek 7.4 FX is also in the mix now so I am after either of the following second hand.

Specialized Sirrus Sport 2013 large frame
Trek 7.4 FX 2014 edition large frame.

I live in the North West of England.

cheers

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I found the same with my new Scott , as its the 2014 model everyone was the same price and no one would give any discount, they all just say they will price match, but as they are all the same price thats not much use.

 

[insurin]

I have just bought a Trek 7.2 FX 2014 edition used but in very good condition (virtually new). It still has the grease on the seat post. It doesn't feel right though compared to my Tricross. I spent the last 30 minutes figuring out where the difference is. My leg doesn't feel like its extending enough when cycling. If I put the saddle any higher, I cannot touch the floor when on the saddle. Measuring from the floor to the crankset, the Tricross is 11 inches and the Trek is 11.5 inches and I think this is the main issue.

Hmmm.What to do next

 

[insurin]

After reading about BB heights on MTB's in comparison to road and other bikes, I have come to realize that this Trek 7.2 FX is not for me. I am going to have to sell it.

 

[TheJDog]

I have just bought a Trek 7.2 FX 2014 edition used but in very good condition (virtually new). It still has the grease on the seat post. It doesn't feel right though compared to my Tricross. I spent the last 30 minutes figuring out where the difference is. My leg doesn't feel like its extending enough when cycling. If I put the saddle any higher, I cannot touch the floor when on the saddle. Measuring from the floor to the crankset, the Tricross is 11 inches and the Trek is 11.5 inches and I think this is the main issue.

Hmmm.What to do next

Being able to touch the floor when in the saddle isn't a huge problem. Just drop off the saddle when stopped. Most people do that anyway.

 

[uclown2002]

Holy Thread Hijack

 

[Cycleops]

You shouldn't be able to put your feet on the ground when on the saddle, if you can the saddle is the wrong height for you.

 

[insurin]

You shouldn't be able to put your feet on the ground when on the saddle, if you can the saddle is the wrong height for you.

Well when I say touch the floor, I only mean fully stretched tiptoes. When I stop at lights I can remain seated and get my toes to touch the road by leaning to one side.

 

[Cycleops]

Even so your leg should be a full stretch when the crank is at six o'clock.

 

[wait4me]

Even so your leg should be a full stretch when the crank is at six o'clock.

Not when clipped in

 

[insurin]

If the BB is closer to the ground, it must be easier to reach surely.

 

[vickster]

What must be easier to reach?