PunchInTheNutz
New Member
Hiya. After lurking here and taking in all the good advice being banded about for well over a month I've pretty much made the decision to buy a Specialized Sirrus. I've got a budget that will allow the basic version at £290 and maybe, if I can be convinced by a reasonable arguement, I could stretch to the Sirrus Sport at £390.
The glossy black paintwork of the basic model looks a little too flashy/tacky for my taste when compared to the muted black of the Sport. But £100 difference is quite a stretch just for a better paint job. Is there much difference between the two? What benifits would I be getting if I choose the Sport? I see the gear shifters are different but I'm really not knowledgable about bikes to know whats best.
I'll be using it primarily as a fitness/weight loss bike on country roads, mostly. But would anyone here object if I took it on the odd jaunt accross some grassy pathways that have been well trodden buy ramblers and dog walkers? Would that put too much stress on it or would I look like a twit for taking a Sirrus out on grass.
I can't wait to hit the roads and start getting fit so any advice on these issues would be greatly appreciated.
The glossy black paintwork of the basic model looks a little too flashy/tacky for my taste when compared to the muted black of the Sport. But £100 difference is quite a stretch just for a better paint job. Is there much difference between the two? What benifits would I be getting if I choose the Sport? I see the gear shifters are different but I'm really not knowledgable about bikes to know whats best.
I'll be using it primarily as a fitness/weight loss bike on country roads, mostly. But would anyone here object if I took it on the odd jaunt accross some grassy pathways that have been well trodden buy ramblers and dog walkers? Would that put too much stress on it or would I look like a twit for taking a Sirrus out on grass.
I can't wait to hit the roads and start getting fit so any advice on these issues would be greatly appreciated.