Time to change....

[Polite]

I have a Dawes Mojave. I have had it about 4 years and cycled pretty regularly (no computer so not sure of mileage), done the London to Brighton, commute 6 miles a day and used it for holidays in France. I am not a good example as I have only had it serviced twice, the free one I got after buying and 2 years ago. Little creaks are starting to happen. Halfords and an independent bike shop say it might be time to change rather than doing lots of little work to it. I don't have space, tools nor the nouse to repair myself so I'm thinking of cutting my losses and buying new.

After all that my question is I'd like a hybrid again, and I'm very tempted by a Specialized Sirrus, but should I go for an entry level Specialized or spend a bit more...., or buy secondhand? Maximum budget £400. Would like something I could perhaps use off road too - maybe by adding appropriate tyres? Also any better way of selling my existing other than by using, say, Gumtree?

All your thoughts gratefully received.

Thank you in advance.

 

[GlenBen]

What sort of work does it require? I would imagine a new cassette, chain, possibly chainset, tyres and brake blocks would give it a nice new lease of life?

There is a for sale forum on here, or for swaps. Always worth a try.

 

[Polite]

Thanks, will have a look. The Halfords' guy painted a really bleak picture though probably just wanted me to buy a new one!

 

[GlenBen]

Always a possibility, puts a nice £400 on his sales figures. Could post a few upclose pictures on here, few of the major parts etc. Im sure people would be more than happy to offer their opinions on the best route for you.

 

[biggs682]

+1 re having exsisting bike overhauled and carry on using , seeing as you have had it for a while its got to be a comfy bike for you

 

[Kies]

Entry level specialized sirrus are okay, but i would try and go for a sport or an elite.
I have the elite with carbon front fork and it's a fast road hybrid. With a change of tyres it's a winter off roader