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Though not as often as I should or would like, I'm still riding my X 5.0 and I love it as much now as I did when new. I'm constantly battling lumbar spine issues and now facing an SI Joint fusion but I still get on and squeeze out some cardio. Because I'm a fanatic about taking care of my gear, the bike looks just like day 1. I just put new tires on it, too and continue to run tubeless. Thanks for watching!

Dang...that goes back a long way! All I recall is they were built specifically for the SV650. I don't have a part #. After some touring rides, I stepped up to the Yamaha FJR1300ABS and never looked back!

Hi there! Yes, the diameter of the seat tube will be the same. Give me a bit to refresh my memory on this specific bike's post diameter and I'll post it up for you. Have you made the choice on the suspension post yet? EDIT: 27.2mm is the correct size. Sorry, it's been awhile and I have so many bike stats in my feeble brain from all the bikes I have built up, I forget. 27.2 is small by comparison but I know there are several available. I have one I run on this bike when exclusively road riding and it's the Specialized Cobble Gobbler. Not sure if it's still in production but they're out there as I got mine not too terribly long ago. It's a very nice post in that it's carbon fiber and utilizes a unique point of flexion without any mechanical or spring components. It's not spongy like a Thudbuster-type but it does take the bulk of vibration and harshness out of the road rides. Hope this helps!

The material is called "Expandable Braided Sleeving" and is commonly used as a loom for electrical wires in automotive applications. Just for the sake of a solid description, I'm hoping an Amazon link might be helpful in identifying what it is for those that are unfamiliar. I used 3/4" or 1" version and pushed about 3' feet of it into the downtube by way of the access point in the bottom bracket shell. 100ft - 3/4 inch PET Expandable Braided Sleeving - Blackred - Alex Tech braided cable sleeve a.co/d/3PZVMwR

@@OhMySack thank you so much😉

@Anil Kanji I have not yet made a brake upgrade. That's sort of testament to the function of the original brakes. I figured when the time comes, I'd be likely to go with the XT series so I haven't looked into the XTR's. I'll have to look into it when I get back on the bike since I've been out of the loop for a little while but ready to get back in!

If you're looking for something a bit less hard-core Roadie with capabilities of gravel and single track....YES! Absolutely! I had to give up the drop bars and my Roubaix due to neck and lumbar surgeries and the seating position of the Sirrus 6.0 solved my physical issues. It still generates a great work-out on the road ride and it's a hoot to single-track it on some if my lesser chunky trails.

@@OhMySack I don’t go off-roading but I have a road bike. I’m looking for leisure and speed when I need it. Basically a road bike with flat bars.

@@johnrod2010 You should look to the 6.0 as you referenced. Pretty strictly Road oriented yet same frame construction and geometry. The 5.0 and 1x12 has a bit of a road challenge due to the high gearing and no large front sprocket. I was a pretty solid B class rider on my Roubaix and a few 30 milers a week if I wasn't on the trails with my mountain bike, I could hold a 17-18mph cadence in hilly terrain. That dropped to about 15mph on the Sirrus 5.0 mostly due to gearing and of course some wind resistance from the more upright seating position. I seriously considered the 6.0 but wanted the crossover to the single track trails. It allowed me ride 6 miles to my local, hilly trails, ride another 8 or so miles and get lots of vertical on the trails, then ride back home as opposed to towing my Stumpjumper by car to the trails.

Congratulations! They really are cool bikes. Pick it up used or new? I'm out of the loop a bit since I'm not buying new bikes lately. Wondering if they're still tough to come by with the supply chain and crowded ports issues still?

Does it happen when you pedal? When you coast? Rhythmic with wheel rotation? Let's hear some specifics and maybe get you on to a fix. Which also begs the question whether you discussed it with the dealer you bought it from? Could be a number of things from freehub, wheel bearings, chain alignment....ping me vack with the circumstances.

@@OhMySack it happen when i pedal and sometimas when i dont but its always that creak-clunking noise in the back i dont think its from the cassete or from chain i removed that big plastic ring from the weel thinking that was making noise i only got bike for 2 mnts with around 150 miles on it

@@traillhikernorth261 I assume you had to break the disc protector to get it off? (As opposed to having the cassette removal tools). If it's occasionally happening when NOT pedalling, it could be the free hub which is the spline protrusion that your cassette is riding on. There are a series of bearings and locking pawls inside that and it's possible it has a defective bearing. Nothing back there is rocket science, it's just a matter of having the proprietary tools to get to the components. Your bike is under warranty and will be for sometime. Take it back to the dealer you bought it from, barring that, any Specialized dealer, and have them look at it. It might require a replacement part or just some proper service and adjustment. It happens every now and then. My wife's Trek FX (Trek version of Sirrus) had a bad freewheel right out of the box. She didn't notice but I could gear it when riding alongside and that stuff drives me nuts! So, take it in and get it checked. You're due gor your free tuneup anyway. Most shops offer free adjustments after 100 miles to adjust break in periods on cables for shifters and what not. Post up your results!

@@OhMySack The Plate was taken of by Mecanic at my nerby bike shop he did remove cassete for take off anyways thanks and will take it to a dealer !

What was the problem?

Diverge. Since that type of riding is what you seek. It's a great platform!

@@OhMySack thanks. Now to find a diverge…like finding a unicorn

Not a whole lot.... 1. Color options 2. 2020 was a 1x11 drivetrain, '21 is 1x12. That's about it as I recall.

@@OhMySack Hello what bike do you recommend....this sirrus x 4.0 2021( at 1300 euros and 0 kms) or the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 because I am thinking what to buy....the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 is available at 1000 euros and 400 km on it

No need. There is an access port in the BB shell already built in with a detachable cover.

@@OhMySack cheers ta, it did look pretty neatly cut.. hahaha.... what did the deep rim wheels cost?... I'm going to use the bike for some training for short course tri's

@@decydecy4226 Those hoops are standard on the X 5.0. They're aluminum with "decent" hubs. I still have not upgraded to carbon hoops yet since these are holding up well so far.

Mine is a Large frame.

That post is a Specialized C-GR or "Cobble Gobbler". Originally designed for the Roubaix model and the Roubaix race. When I searched for mine, I noticed that it seemed to possibly be something that Specialized was no longer producing. I'm not positive if that the case but I was able to locate one from an independent dealer that had one in stock after a search on Google. You might try a local Specialized dealer first or go the Google route.

If you definitely have a Praxis Alba that is identified as such ON THE SET, then no, I don't think you need to switch unless you like spending money on shiny bits like I do! Keep in mind, the Praxis has been listed as the supplied crankset on the 5.0 but in reality, it was not and I confirmed that with Praxis engineers at the beginning of my changeover. I have no clue who manufactured the OEM crankset on my bike being the same as all those in the past that suffered problems as I described in my video. The Zayante carbon indeed had a major effect on the lightening of my bike but unless that is your goal. A standard Alba is totally suitable for the bike.

I also wanted to upgrade to cassette to the Shimano Deore XT 10-51t but was told the Sirrus X 5.0 actually runs the older HG Shimano freehub body so the new Shimano cassette won't work. Is this true? If so, what are my options?

@@anilkanji4004 Correct, they have the standard spline. Check for a Sunrace or Boxx cassette. The 5.0, at least mine, came with a Sunrace as stock and even after my XTR upgrade, I continue to run it. I've run lots of them on my Mtn Bikes. They're solid and well made. Just a little heavier because they are steel cogs. Due to the 10T, it might be you have to look towards an e13 or other aftermarket. That desire for 1 less tooth might be prohibitively expensive when you see the cost of some of these 12 cog cassettes! Might be cheaper to add a tooth or 2 to the chainring if you're needing more top end.

@@OhMySack so what you are saying is that the Shimano XT upgrade is not compatible with the Sirrus X5.0 ( I wanted to upgrade for weight savings and better shifting)

@@anilkanji4004 If you're referring to XT rear derailleur and shifters, you're fine. The only limiting factor is using the "new" style cassette. You would have to convert your freehub to the newer 1x12 Shimano spline...which is likely doable but I have gone there, myself. That said, I have always been an XTR guy on all my bikes right up to 1x11. The XTR on my 5.0 is the first 1x12 Shimano I have had. The feel between XTR and the SLX that it comes with is not that much different. They have really taken the tech from XTR and built it into both SLX & XT. I personally think Shimano's 1x11 components felt more precise. At least with my XTR. It's still better than SRAM, though.

I did, but only for a minute. If I was exclusively riding road, it would be my first choice but my intent was to be able to ride road as well as single track trails, the latter being my biggest preference. The 6.0 is a nice set but is built more for the road segment with the 105 components and 2x drive train.

You sound like an experienced rider,I wanted a 5.0 but unavailable. I have a 6.0 on order thinking about putting more aggressive hybrid tires on it for dual purpose,any other changes you would recommend? Thanks.

@@mikejohnson7768 Bigger tires will definitely fit the frame. If I recall, the 6.0 has a bit skinnier, traditional road wheel so there might be a little limitation on how wide you go. I don't think they'll accommodate the 38's like on the 5.0 but you should be able to get something significantly wider. As for the rest, RIDE IT! The 105 drive train is bullet proof. As mileage increases, you'll start seeing things you might want to upgrade. In my case, I have a lot of miles on mountain bikes as well as road bikes with the former being more my passion. The gearhead part of me causes me to make immediate improvements that a newer rider might not notice or appreciate. A stock 6.0 is a very good bike!

Thanks Grizz

Kind of a craps shoot. My LG seemed a little stretched out for my 5'11 size but maybe not enough for your height. I hear things are flowing in a bit more than when I got mine, any info given on expected deliveries in XL?

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The bike comes with Specialized Pathfinder tires. A good road/gravel tire set. They roll pretty fast on the road but have a nice tread along the margins.

I have the medium tension spring installed and haven't yet tried the other 2. I would have built it frame up but Specialized does not make this frame available on its own...it's all or nothing.

It does not have the space for internally routed dropper cable, unfortunately. I bought a KS e-ten with an underneath lever which actually works great for gravelling as its adjustment isn't needed as often as my MTB. I just can't bring myself to strap an externally routed dropper in this bike as I have seen some do. One thing I'll add is that you could apply the Jagwire adhesive cable mounts on the dirty side of the downtube and possibly go internal, up the seat tube, through the access port in the bottom of the BB shell. I considered it but didn't pursue it. The post is a 27.2 sizing, FYI.

@@OhMySack you're the man thank you!

i got 2021 in green :) and love it!!!

@@tejinderseera1280 Did yours come with a real Praxis setup?

Same basic bike. The 2020 will have 1x11 as opposed to 1x12. Non issue, IMO. The recall on the crankset will apply as I mentioned in the video. Easy fix. The 2020 had a cool sage green that I really wanted but they were long gone!

@@OhMySack Thanks buddy, I will send a photo when I pick it up. I am on the East Coast and just finished a ride through winter with my Roll Sport (2020, same color scheme as the X5) so I am looking for a 4 season bike.

LOL! It was a couple months waiting and I got one of the very first in California and was very surprised I did! That was back in November and all I kept hearing was that most orders were sold out and it might be 2022 models before they could expect deliveries. Importantly, you would be best served if you found a good Specialized dealer near you and place an order. My shop hit me for $500 only because they know me well. I think some pop for close to full price as a deposit. Some weren't taking deposits due to the unknown delivery times. It's my understanding that committed orders will get shipped before standard stocking orders get filled. Not sure if that's still the case but you should check.

@@OhMySack yeah I contacted my local shop and they’ve said some people had to wait 18 months worst case! Lol I live in CT and contacted a NYC bike shop , seems they have it online. I just don’t want to buy it online from them without verification. Tomorrow I will know for sure!

@@OhMySack I found a shop with it in stock ! I’m headed to NJ to visit my pops and the shop in NYC had one and is building it now ! Super pumped! Any recommendations aside from spinning the break lever assembly to avoid friction ?

@@Ross-fo2vw AWESOME! If they put it together right, you may not need to worry about the lever and hose position. I went tubeless right away because that's how I roll on my bikes. It'll get rid of some weight. Most importantly...GO RIDE IT! Have fun!

@@OhMySack wow I thought these were already tubeless, but yeah I asked to take the fork disc off and a few other things. I really want to get more into doing my own work as I purchased a stand set of tools a while back. I’m beyond excited lol

They listed the crankset as a Praxis Alba and it was NOT and is not and I confirmed that with Praxis in my initial investigation. What they are installing on the most recent, I don't know but they've been using the same crankset for a very long time. The crankbolt issue was "fixed" with loctite as I explained in the video and I don't believe that has changed unless they have gone to a new crankset. Although it was stated to have a 40T chain ring, mine was a 42T and several other folks that have communicated with me have the same. I bought a 40T Praxis and the OEM 42T will bolt right up if you choose to run with it.

@@OhMySack thanks man, sorry I’m a complete novice transferring to a hybrid as I had a downhill machine. I’m super interested in this bike and contacting every bike shop around. I’m curious to know how long an order would be if anyone in the comments just received one. I’m thinking of driving 100 miles each way for this bike !

@@OhMySack also excellent video ! Thanks for posting . Your bike is beautiful !

Absolutely! My typical longer ride is a 22 mile out and back with about 1200' of climb. It's better for me than my Roubaix was due to the flat bar. No reason you couldn't run this bike as a touring rig aside from the fact it doesn't have the threaded bosses for attaching racks for panniers.

I hit a max of 42mph on a long gradual downhill with a minimal tuck. On the flats, it's not too much for me to keep it around 17-18mph. Depends on what you got for legs!

I have heard a 42mm BUT I believe that was accomplished on a 650b sized wheel so it could fit.

Good golly, Marty, that is quite a switch!! The Sirrus must seem to have a 'bolt upright' seating position compared to your Stigmata, no?

Congrats! I bought the 400mm post, either will work.

IIRC, in stock config, it was about 22 lbs or so. With all the changes I made to mine, with the accessories removed from the handlebar, I got it to exactly 20 lbs.

It's really more of a bike shop assembly issue that is easily overlooked. The cable is not in constant contact with the headtube, only in certain bar orientations. I think it's more of the pimply-faced kid named 'Chip' that didn't think it through when doing the bike assembly out of the box. LOL!

@@OhMySack dammit chip ha

OEM's on my Large were 172's but I put 175 Praxis on it because that's what I ran on all my road bikes and MTB's.