Looking for a hybrid...

[db7db7]

Sounds like good advice - thanks again!
hmmm: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specializ...UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4601c3da0c#ht_500wt_1287

Could be worth watching (upgraded wheels and pedals too)

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Sounds like good advice - thanks again!
hmmm: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specializ...UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4601c3da0c#ht_500wt_1287

Could be worth watching (upgraded wheels and pedals too)

That looks nice. I am surprised at the sizing though I have a Secteur Sport road bike that I believe is exactly the same frame as the Sirrus and mine is a 58cm and badged as an XL. Must be different sizing for the hybrid version. Either way I am about 6'1/2" and a 58cm is ideal for me.

 

[vickster]

XL Sirrus is a 61cm frame, I had one which got nicked. It was too big for me. I also had an XL Crossstrail which was fine though, Specialized sizing seems a little random. Ebay one looks good if you are local

 

[db7db7]

Typical, i tried to buy the elite last week and it had sold out. However, i was able to pick up a sirrus comp 2011 second hand and barely used from a website for £350 so v pleased. Just all the accessories to buy now! Thanks again for your help.

 

[vickster]

Fab, enjoy. Great deal

What accessories are you seeking?

 

[db7db7]

Just bought cage, bottle, lights, lock and spare tube. To get: rack, bags (thinking altura aran 36L - won't use them often) and pump. Going to sort these others in a few weeks i think.

 

[vickster]

Cool. Did you get a solid D lock?

 

[db7db7]

Nah, just a cable for now - i'll barely need to lock it because the bike's for leisure not commuting (my old bike never needed to be locked as it was always with me - this won't be going out of my sight!)

 

[vickster]

Be very careful, my last Sirrus was nicked within the space of 15 minutes on an extremely busy road when secured with just a cable lock Cut clean through

 

[db7db7]

Cheers for the advice. Have got a decent cable lock 15m thick and will look into a D lock for when i leave it anywhere - quite like the look of the d locks with heavy duty wire for wheels etc.

 

[db7db7]

Just a quick update. just got back from the london-paris ride. was amazing and the bike is now my new best friend - sirrus comp 2011 - was superb in every respect, not had a single prob since getting it (apart from knee pain) but so chuffed with it - thanks for the advice - sooooooo useful!
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