Jerry Atrik said:
Hey Skudupnorth great pics . Quick question how did the Sirrus Elite hold up ? Only went to my lbs enquiring about touring bikes and they really bigged this bike up and ive no reason to doubt them as they havnt let me down to date .
The bike did not miss a beat,i really expected problems with the wheels crumbling under the weight as they are not proper tourer type rims with the 30 odd spokes, but no nothing gave in.It is fitted with Schalbe Marathon with anti puncture whatsit so no worries there.I do think it was a bit twitchy due to it being a short frame but once i got used to the handling it was a breeze.I also changed the seat to a Brookes B17 which was a mega worthwhile addition on the Cornwall run....no butt pain !
As bikes go it is brilliant,i have hammered it for over 18 months commuting and longer weekend rides and it has not required anything more than a new chain,rear cassette,brake blocks and of course tyres which i changed mainly for winter as they have tread !
Mine is an 08 model and like i say it has been brilliant,go for it !
Glad you like the pics