Hi everyone wanted to give another update about the bike and what my next plans are. Also for newcomers if you’re looking into cycling, would this be the right bike for you?
I got this bike 2 months ago for city commuting - anywhere from 2 to 10 miles almost everyday. I changed the grips and the pedals for Race Face ones (I like flats with pins) and it's so perfect for the job. Light enough to be agile and sturdy enough to handle bumps and potholes.
Just had my mine delivered the other day. Sirrus X 2.0 - Rang Specialized (Ireland) on Monday and they delivered on Thursday, great service. Loving the bike too. Went for a nice 25k yesterday evening. Very comfortable, especially when compared to my Rockhopper which is a trails bike but because of lockdown I've been using it on the roads/paths here recently.
exactly, the only thing you lack on the rockhopper is the stem rise / bar rise ... i use the giant talon 4 in medium size w/ 29 ers .. i just upgraded to the riser stem, love it for long commuting ,, ah, black and trekking green
@@rhyseish updated as today: I've had this bike for almost a month I was able to ride it for like 80 miles in flat but I noticed my hands are suffering from numbness and lotz of pain due to the long rides, I just got vertical carbon extensions for the handlebar and problem solved.
Great Review ..Had mine delivered a couple of weeks ago ... Been out twice for a ride and tbh I agree 1st ride, saddle was uncomfortable but settled mid 2nd ride. Gears I also felt it needs a few more. But love the bike and looking forward to my next ride ( Weather permitting ) Great 1st bike 👍
So I have a Diverge Elite. It's the best and coolest bike i have ever owned hands down. However there are times I have wondered about riding a more simple basic version of a bike and have been wondering about the sirrus, I come here only to find that the reason i want this bike is the reason that people want my Diverge, Humbling in my opinion. Grass is always greener i suppose. I would like to mention that this Sirs has the same gear range as the flagship GRX600 drive train, they are a 40- 46 however over 11 gears rather than 8. Cheers.
I feel the exact same way about this bike. I have the 2.0 without the X but find on extended rides it just can't do it. It's meant as a commuter or for weekend path riding or zipping around here and there. After about 3hrs I'm done and so is the bike. I will be selling mine after just 2 months and buying a drop-bar road bike.
@@AliuBikes Exactly yeah wish I knew this before buying one (new to cycling) but bc of the current shortage of bikes and the demand, I am selling mine for exactly what I paid for it tomorrow after riding it for two months 🥳
@@pjonesg so im actually going for a gravel bike because I like the versatility of them and the more upright geometry of them. I already preordered a felt broam 40 at a near-ish bike shop. Wanted something with at least 10 gears vs the 8, am also considering a Jamis Renegade s3.
@@AliuBikes Ah gravel bikes. Those seem to be all the rage now. I'm looking at the Allez elite or the cheaper but still impressive Triban RC 520. Both are road bikes but have a bit more of an upright position.
bought a Sirrus 2.0 and loved it, however I quickly realized that gravel bikes were the move. They are true "hybrids" as you can essentially put on fat tires for off road and skinny tires for road biking. I upgraded to the Diverge two months after buying the Sirrus 2.0 and have 0 regrets.
@@peterc504 Look into the Marin DSX 1 (or 2, but it costs even more). If you don't need a suspension fork, like on the San Rafael, don't get one. On cheaper bikes they're not great and only add weight.
I bought the 3.0, Changed pedals, grips and thinner tires. its a great bike to ride with the family, commuter but if you want a bike for fast and long rides, get a traditional road bike.
Would maybe go for the X 4.0 with the future shock headset and carbon forks, currently have a Sirrus 2.0 (regular, not X), fitting it with 38mm Pathfinders, also fitting flat pedals and a Bontrager Aeolus saddle
@@SilverShamrock71I m thinking of the sirrus x 4.0. How is the SRAM NX drive train and tektro brakes? Also is the bike aggressive like trek fx series ?
@@JitinMisra I've done a few upgrades on mine, so far Crankbrothers Stamp 7s, a WTB Volt and DT Swiss G 1800 aluminium gravel wheels wrapped in Pathfinder Pro tan walls (for tubeless compatibility). It is now actually a very nice piece of kit, particularly with the those component upgrades. The group set (Tektro and Sram NX with a PG 1130 - 11-42t) is nice and totally adequate for road and light XC (which is what the bike is designed for), although pretty much entry level compared to the Eagle, I have no plans to upgrade them anytime soon. I'm going to just ride the bike as it is throughout the rest of this year and then either do some more upgrades, Sram Force 1 crankset maybe and I am also thinking about an S-Works carbon DH bar and carbon seat post OR I will pull the plug on upgrades altogether and possibly go for a Diverge, maybe even the flat bar Evo Diverge. I don't know much about the Trek but the Marin DSX FS is another good option around the X 4.0 price point
I'm between the sirrus x 2.0 and the Cannondale quick 3. Price difference 200€ up for the Quick.... I'm not sure if i have to pay for the quick or stay with the x 2.0 My kind of use is a urban rider, but i love run around town, good brakes, and speed no more purpose with the bike as i have a top fuel 7 2023. Some advice please...
Would honestly just saved the 200, if you are just using as a daily rider/urban cruiser. No need to spend the extra money. They are similar enough that I would not justify the extra difference
The 2.0 sirrus would have been a faster option.. for mainly on the road use. And switch tyre's and inner tubes to a 38mm for off road ruff stuff...if you have the 2.o X version already ..upgrade your tyre's to a faster rolling set. Before you buy a new bike.
The pedals that usually come stock on a bike are very cheap. For this bike there wasn't much grip, so my shoes kept sliding off. I suggest upgrading them to a gripper pedal as it will feel better. Something like the race face ride would be great.
The 1x9 and 1x10 are the same top speed, highest gear is still going to be an 11 tooth sprocket, just more gears in between to make shifting smoother, its not gonna hit the same speeds with that 40 tooth chain ring as bikes that have a 46 for the big ring
Ordered the Sirrus x3.0 in April, and my order kept getting pushed back. Then I read about the issues with the pedal, so I cancelled my order and ordered a Trek Dual Sports 3 instead.
Hi the helmet I have is the specialized align helmet (entry level), roughly $40-45 and I would say its more of a fitness/road helmet. Mountain bike helmets have more protection on the back of the helmet, so I would say you could use it for light trials and such, but if you plan to do any heavy mountain biking, id invest in a different helmet
I love this bike but the brakes suck, I'm thinking of changing them but apparently the flat mount size of the brakes in this bycicle is pretty rare, does anybody know which brakes are compatible with this bike???
@@AliuBikes yes apparently not all model of the sirrux x 3.0 are concerned. Only some sku's are listed on their website. Hoping that this doesn't apply for me :)
You are correct. The 3.0, 4.0 and I believe 5.0 are recalled for a 2 piece crank, while the 2.0 uses a 3 piece crank, so those models are fine as of now
You will have to ask your local bike shop (that carries specialized) they are currently very very backed up on orders so I dont think they will have any soon, you can go onto their website and click the size you want and it should fine the closest shop near you that carries it, assuming they have it. If not you may have to wait for the 2021 model.
Sold out pretty much world wide mate. Asked in a bike shop and they told me because of the pandemic people brought up all the stock and specialised haven't been shipping any new stock. Looking online looks like stock will slowly start to come back in around December time.
I would say its more for comfort and all type of terrain riding rather than speed. You can hit that speed on the flats for a good amount of time if you have the legs for it. The fatter tires will slow you do compared a narrower one.
I would say its pretty equal, but that depends exactly what you want do with the bike. The 2.0 has the front small chain ring that helps with climbing and thinner tires that help you roll a bit faster. While the X 2.0 has thicker tires which should be more comfortable and less gears because it is a 1x. If you plan on going off road more then the X maybe the better choice. If you are just riding around paved roads either will be fine, but the 2.0 will have the extra gears for hills.
At the time when I filmed the video it was specialized align helmet and rockbros glasses, but currently the abus viantor helmet and similar glasses via rockbros as they’re comfy for me
So it depends on the terrain/trails you are riding. The question is are they mostly flat, have lots of hills, only a little bit of hills, and so on. The 9 speed and 10 speed have better ratios than the x 2.0. The 2.0 is more than enough on flat surfaces, with some hills, while the more you go up the lighter the bike will be and better gears to allow you go further and conquer more terrain a bit easily. I think that if you are between the 2,3,4 you should either go 2 or 4, since the 2-3 isnt a huge difference to justify the price jump, but the 4 offers futureshock (i believe), carbon fork, and more gears. Now if you are torn between the 2 and 3, but leaning towards the 3, consider the cannondale quick 4 ($700ish) which is pretty much the exact same as the x 3.0, except tires are a tad bit smaller, which are better for more road use, but can definitely handle trails/some gravel.
Aliu23 thanks for sharing your thoughts, gonna check out the Cannondale. Most of my riding is flat but some hills not much. Really just trying to get exercise in since the gyms are closed.
@@james007bray since youre going up a bit, maybe consider a lower-end gravel bike. I would recommend that over a hyrbid/fitness bike if you do end up enjoying the sport more
@Aliu23 I thought about that too but honestly I don’t like the drop bars, I have an older trek 1000sl that my buddy gave me and it’s just too much weight on my wrists. The more I research all the different models n components the higher the price goes lol. I just need to ride for a good 15-20 miles. Just sucks none of the shops have bikes to available to really test ride. Shipments come in and they’re pretty much gone same day.
are you sure you have the x model? The sirrus 2.0 has thinner tires, while the X model has slightly wider. The tires are probably around $30 give or take, make sure your rim can fit the tires as well
@@AliuBikes I noticed soon after that mine is not the X. I ordered the tires and they were actually $50 each. I got 700x38 and love it much more than the original ones that it came with!
I dont see why it wouldn't be, as long as youre comfortable with it, then you will be just fine. Its a more upright bike with easy shifting. The bike isnt too heavy so it wouldn't be bad. 100km a day would be a lot as the most ive ridden with that bike in one day was like 40-50. But it did me well.
@@JitinMisra I currently have two bikes right now. I have a Giant TCR and Merida Reacto. Both are all rounder and aero bikes respectively. I prefer them because they are stiff and lightweight and fast compared to the sirrus x. I would categorize those in the more mid level tier of bikes, while the Sirius line would be very entry level. Additionally have better parts and components on those. The sirrus is a great entry level bike, but weight and components are on the low end of the bike scale. You can of course upgrade those parts in time, but being the frame is aluminum and fork is steel (for the 2.0 x.) it gets a bit heavy. Overall it's a great everyday bike for a commute or you just want to get your fitness up. At the end of the day it really depends on the rider.
I’m around 5’10 5’11. Ideally what size would be great for me in this exact spec bike ? I wish I could go test them out but unfortunately bikes are like gold & diamonds atm. Anyone around my height have any clue? Maybe some inseam measurements to help
I'm 6'2 and I'm borderline L and XL, I went with large because the XL was a tad longer than I wanted. So if im not mistaken you should be a L, you could probably fit a M, but it maybe a bit smaller
Aliu23 thanks for this response. I appreciate it. And this is on the Sirrus correct ? Can I ask what your inseam is ? Mines is about 29/30 range. Leg to ankle inseam ratio.
@@AliuBikes Ok thank you. I will go with the Large. Just have to find one now. If you by any chance know of a bike store selling one in america that can ship or local to tri state area please let me know. I would get the sirrus 1.0 but doubt I could upgrade that to disc brakes and 2.0 components.
@@AliuBikes does it run big. I just found one in small. Im 5,7. I wonder if its too smal for me. But finding a bike atm is scarce so i went and bought it.
@@james007bray Its really good! Ride much faster, can go further, and it keeps me wanting to bike as much as I can. Zero regrets selling the sirrus (great starter bike)
Its a solid bike for what it is, but if you start enjoying the sport more then you will definitely outgrow this type of bike. The average person may use it a couple times a week for a few hours or for commuting and it definitely gets that job done, however if you want to start cycling on the road, off road or wherever you definitely want to upgrade to something that is better. I really wanted to keep this as a second bike, however it made more sense to sell it and upgrade to something even better than I what I was originally planning on getting and hopefully if all works out, I will have a new bike tomorrow :)
Honestly there is nothing stopping you from getting past 30km if you have the energy and are willing to keep pushing forward, the only drawback is that this particular bike is made for a hybrid/fitness situation (not longer rides). Its a great commuter, going around town, and even light trails, but because of its weight and the groupset used it will limit you versus a bike that costs much more is lighter and allows you use less energy to move faster.
@@AliuBikes how much does the bike Weigh? Is a 20 lb bike light enough for long distance Cycling? I have a heavy bike. Maybe if I lost 20lbs the effect would be the same as buying a bike that weighs 20lbs less than the one I have.
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 the bike weights about 26-27 pounds which is decent for this kind of bike, but it does have a steel fork which adds to the weight. A 20 pound bike is great because 6-7 pounds overtime makes a big difference when going up hills or even flat terrain as you have to haul more. It uses a MicroSHIFT advent groupset which is good, but the 2.0 is only 8 speed so your range is a bit more limited. Also with a carbon fork its lighter and absorbs more shock compared to aluminum.
Nothing is stopping you from using this bike to rides 50 or even 100 miles. You will use less energy and spend less time with a road/gravel bike. Its 100% up to the rider, but generally if you were given a road bike and put down the same amount of effort as this bike, you will most likely go further/faster. The weight of a fitness/hybrid bike is heavier by a decent amount, which is the biggest factor.
I got this bike 2 months ago for city commuting - anywhere from 2 to 10 miles almost everyday. I changed the grips and the pedals for Race Face ones (I like flats with pins) and it's so perfect for the job. Light enough to be agile and sturdy enough to handle bumps and potholes.
I own a Sirrus 1.0 and love it. I upgraded from a Roll. I ride for fun and fitness, this bike meets my criteria.
I salute you for answering almost all the questions in the comment box. Good work mate.
Just had my mine delivered the other day. Sirrus X 2.0 - Rang Specialized (Ireland) on Monday and they delivered on Thursday, great service. Loving the bike too. Went for a nice 25k yesterday evening. Very comfortable, especially when compared to my Rockhopper which is a trails bike but because of lockdown I've been using it on the roads/paths here recently.
exactly, the only thing you lack on the rockhopper is the stem rise / bar rise ... i use the giant talon 4 in medium size w/ 29 ers .. i just upgraded to the riser stem, love it for long commuting ,, ah, black and trekking green
That bike reminds me of my Trek Verve 2. If ya can't find this bike the trek stores now have their hybrids in stock now. Thanks for the video.
I ride like 50 miles with my Rockhopper with 2.3 tires I believe I can get at least 70 to 80 miles with this bike. great purchase
Agreed. I’m doin 50 miles on a hard tail mb. Just bought this. I’m yet to do a long ride but it’s gonna blow the hard tail away.
@@rhyseish updated as today: I've had this bike for almost a month I was able to ride it for like 80 miles in flat but I noticed my hands are suffering from numbness and lotz of pain due to the long rides, I just got vertical carbon extensions for the handlebar and problem solved.
yes indeeeed 😏
Great Review ..Had mine delivered a couple of weeks ago ... Been out twice for a ride and tbh I agree 1st ride, saddle was uncomfortable but settled mid 2nd ride. Gears I also felt it needs a few more.
But love the bike and looking forward to my next ride ( Weather permitting )
Great 1st bike 👍
So I have a Diverge Elite. It's the best and coolest bike i have ever owned hands down. However there are times I have wondered about riding a more simple basic version of a bike and have been wondering about the sirrus, I come here only to find that the reason i want this bike is the reason that people want my Diverge, Humbling in my opinion. Grass is always greener i suppose. I would like to mention that this Sirs has the same gear range as the flagship GRX600 drive train, they are a 40- 46 however over 11 gears rather than 8. Cheers.
My X4.0 is coming in the 21st of this month. Sold my drop bar gravel bike to get this for more of a relaxed ride.
Congrats! anything 4.0 and above is very nice. I personally really like drop bar over flat, so im very content with my trade.
I feel the exact same way about this bike. I have the 2.0 without the X but find on extended rides it just can't do it. It's meant as a commuter or for weekend path riding or zipping around here and there. After about 3hrs I'm done and so is the bike. I will be selling mine after just 2 months and buying a drop-bar road bike.
nice to see we are in the same boat, the sirrus line is very good for what it is, but nothing beyond the commuter shorter rides like you said
@@AliuBikes Exactly yeah wish I knew this before buying one (new to cycling) but bc of the current shortage of bikes and the demand, I am selling mine for exactly what I paid for it tomorrow after riding it for two months 🥳
@@AliuBikes Btw, what road bikes are you considering?
@@pjonesg so im actually going for a gravel bike because I like the versatility of them and the more upright geometry of them. I already preordered a felt broam 40 at a near-ish bike shop. Wanted something with at least 10 gears vs the 8, am also considering a Jamis Renegade s3.
@@AliuBikes Ah gravel bikes. Those seem to be all the rage now. I'm looking at the Allez elite or the cheaper but still impressive Triban RC 520. Both are road bikes but have a bit more of an upright position.
bought a Sirrus 2.0 and loved it, however I quickly realized that gravel bikes were the move. They are true "hybrids" as you can essentially put on fat tires for off road and skinny tires for road biking. I upgraded to the Diverge two months after buying the Sirrus 2.0 and have 0 regrets.
I was thinking about the diverge
Eh it depends what you need it for, if you live in a city the sirus looks perfect
Can someone help me in picking the right bike?? I am looking at the san rafael DS 1 for 599. But is there something better than this?
@@peterc504 Look into the Marin DSX 1 (or 2, but it costs even more). If you don't need a suspension fork, like on the San Rafael, don't get one. On cheaper bikes they're not great and only add weight.
Quanto de pneu cabe nesta na Sirrus? 45mm ainda cabe?
I love this bike. I bouht it 1.month ago and de I am de happy. I thins it is a ver y confortable bike. I am from Uruguay in South América.
Great to hear! Congrats on the new bike.
Thinking of getting this for my 9mile(18miles) ride to work. It’s a paved bike trail wondering if this is what I want.
I bought the 3.0, Changed pedals, grips and thinner tires. its a great bike to ride with the family, commuter but if you want a bike for fast and long rides, get a traditional road bike.
Just bought the X 3.0, the 2020. Also changed out the grips! Likely will do pedals as well. What did you go with?
@@TidesOnEarth Shimano Deore XT PD-T8000 SPD
Would maybe go for the X 4.0 with the future shock headset and carbon forks, currently have a Sirrus 2.0 (regular, not X), fitting it with 38mm Pathfinders, also fitting flat pedals and a Bontrager Aeolus saddle
Sold the 2 and got an X 4.0 in the end
@@SilverShamrock71I m thinking of the sirrus x 4.0. How is the SRAM NX drive train and tektro brakes? Also is the bike aggressive like trek fx series ?
@@JitinMisra I've done a few upgrades on mine, so far Crankbrothers Stamp 7s, a WTB Volt and DT Swiss G 1800 aluminium gravel wheels wrapped in Pathfinder Pro tan walls (for tubeless compatibility). It is now actually a very nice piece of kit, particularly with the those component upgrades. The group set (Tektro and Sram NX with a PG 1130 - 11-42t) is nice and totally adequate for road and light XC (which is what the bike is designed for), although pretty much entry level compared to the Eagle, I have no plans to upgrade them anytime soon. I'm going to just ride the bike as it is throughout the rest of this year and then either do some more upgrades, Sram Force 1 crankset maybe and I am also thinking about an S-Works carbon DH bar and carbon seat post OR I will pull the plug on upgrades altogether and possibly go for a Diverge, maybe even the flat bar Evo Diverge. I don't know much about the Trek but the Marin DSX FS is another good option around the X 4.0 price point
I'm between the sirrus x 2.0 and the Cannondale quick 3. Price difference 200€ up for the Quick....
I'm not sure if i have to pay for the quick or stay with the x 2.0
My kind of use is a urban rider, but i love run around town, good brakes, and speed no more purpose with the bike as i have a top fuel 7 2023.
Some advice please...
Would honestly just saved the 200, if you are just using as a daily rider/urban cruiser. No need to spend the extra money. They are similar enough that I would not justify the extra difference
The 2.0 sirrus would have been a faster option.. for mainly on the road use. And switch tyre's and inner tubes to a 38mm for off road ruff stuff...if you have the 2.o X version already ..upgrade your tyre's to a faster rolling set. Before you buy a new bike.
Picked one up over the weekend then i found this video. These are running $750-800 for 2021 models.
Wow thats a crazy markup, $150-200 in just one year
This helped me out, thank you!!!
glad to have helped! I hope you will enjoy cycling if its new for you or continuing on a better bike!
@@AliuBikes Soo helpful, most reviews ar so fluff. I like hearing what you noticed in a straight-up manner.
I have the 2019 model. Was thinking of selling it to get this one.
Thanks for the review. Re: pedals. Why do you want to swap them out?
The pedals that usually come stock on a bike are very cheap. For this bike there wasn't much grip, so my shoes kept sliding off. I suggest upgrading them to a gripper pedal as it will feel better. Something like the race face ride would be great.
@@AliuBikes any specific suggestions for the pedals?
@@yeriyeri Hi anything with pins or stubs that are on the pedals. A low cost pedal could be a race face chester or crank bros stamp.
@@AliuBikes thx
The 1x9 and 1x10 are the same top speed, highest gear is still going to be an 11 tooth sprocket, just more gears in between to make shifting smoother, its not gonna hit the same speeds with that 40 tooth chain ring as bikes that have a 46 for the big ring
just got one the other day. i know what you're saying about that saddle.
Do you know what´s that colour? Satin Black or Gloss Black?
Ordered the Sirrus x3.0 in April, and my order kept getting pushed back. Then I read about the issues with the pedal, so I cancelled my order and ordered a Trek Dual Sports 3 instead.
Dual sport is a nice bike, the suspension is nice if you want a more cushioned ride and the good thing is you can lock it.
What issues does the pedal have?
@@amonGustavo07 The pedals dont offer much grip, so your foot can slip if not careful
no bolt to retain that crank - seems great idea
Such a cool bike!
What type, brand is the helmet you're wearing?
Is it specificaly for mountain bikes or for fitness bikes?
Thanks in advance
Hi the helmet I have is the specialized align helmet (entry level), roughly $40-45 and I would say its more of a fitness/road helmet. Mountain bike helmets have more protection on the back of the helmet, so I would say you could use it for light trials and such, but if you plan to do any heavy mountain biking, id invest in a different helmet
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Me están vendiendo este modelo rodada 29 usada en $700 dólares, esta bien el precio?
I love this bike but the brakes suck, I'm thinking of changing them but apparently the flat mount size of the brakes in this bycicle is pretty rare, does anybody know which brakes are compatible with this bike???
I ordered one and I realize now that there is delays because of the crank :( I already waited 2 months...
Oh man sorry to hear you have to wait more, but its much better to wait and know that youre going to a ride a bike safely!
@@AliuBikes yes apparently not all model of the sirrux x 3.0 are concerned. Only some sku's are listed on their website. Hoping that this doesn't apply for me :)
Heard the sirrus were recently recalled for crank issues. I ordered the 3.0 online and got cancelled.
You are correct. The 3.0, 4.0 and I believe 5.0 are recalled for a 2 piece crank, while the 2.0 uses a 3 piece crank, so those models are fine as of now
correct. I took mine to a bike shop to have the crank bolt replaced.
Can someone help me in picking the right bike?? I am looking at the san rafael DS 1 for 599. But is there something better than this?
Any idea how to get my hands on one? They’re completely sold out in Chicago and online
You will have to ask your local bike shop (that carries specialized) they are currently very very backed up on orders so I dont think they will have any soon, you can go onto their website and click the size you want and it should fine the closest shop near you that carries it, assuming they have it. If not you may have to wait for the 2021 model.
Sold out pretty much world wide mate. Asked in a bike shop and they told me because of the pandemic people brought up all the stock and specialised haven't been shipping any new stock.
Looking online looks like stock will slowly start to come back in around December time.
I have the exact same bike was thinking of an e bike conversion what's your thoughts
If you can convert it, I dont see why not! Just make sure that everything will fit together!
Is the bike fast, can you drive more then 30 km/h?
I would say its more for comfort and all type of terrain riding rather than speed. You can hit that speed on the flats for a good amount of time if you have the legs for it. The fatter tires will slow you do compared a narrower one.
hi!!! thanks for the review. If im 5.84 ft, what size is better for me, M o L? Thanks you
Definitely a M
Sorry, really i'm 5'10.1"
How far better is it compared to Sirrus 2.0?
I would say its pretty equal, but that depends exactly what you want do with the bike. The 2.0 has the front small chain ring that helps with climbing and thinner tires that help you roll a bit faster. While the X 2.0 has thicker tires which should be more comfortable and less gears because it is a 1x. If you plan on going off road more then the X maybe the better choice. If you are just riding around paved roads either will be fine, but the 2.0 will have the extra gears for hills.
What helmet and glasses do u use?
At the time when I filmed the video it was specialized align helmet and rockbros glasses, but currently the abus viantor helmet and similar glasses via rockbros as they’re comfy for me
Would this be a good bike for light trails?
Definitely! You could always swap tires with more tread, but the stock ones are good enough for that situation.
do you feel the 8 spd is enough ? I probably ride 15-20 miles on bike paths, there is some dirt. Kinda torn between x2, x3 and x4
So it depends on the terrain/trails you are riding. The question is are they mostly flat, have lots of hills, only a little bit of hills, and so on. The 9 speed and 10 speed have better ratios than the x 2.0. The 2.0 is more than enough on flat surfaces, with some hills, while the more you go up the lighter the bike will be and better gears to allow you go further and conquer more terrain a bit easily. I think that if you are between the 2,3,4 you should either go 2 or 4, since the 2-3 isnt a huge difference to justify the price jump, but the 4 offers futureshock (i believe), carbon fork, and more gears. Now if you are torn between the 2 and 3, but leaning towards the 3, consider the cannondale quick 4 ($700ish) which is pretty much the exact same as the x 3.0, except tires are a tad bit smaller, which are better for more road use, but can definitely handle trails/some gravel.
Aliu23 thanks for sharing your thoughts, gonna check out the Cannondale. Most of my riding is flat but some hills not much. Really just trying to get exercise in since the gyms are closed.
totally passed on the X line-up, shifting my focus to Sirrus 3 or 4 as I'll be riding more on paved paths and road.
@@james007bray since youre going up a bit, maybe consider a lower-end gravel bike. I would recommend that over a hyrbid/fitness bike if you do end up enjoying the sport more
@Aliu23 I thought about that too but honestly I don’t like the drop bars, I have an older trek 1000sl that my buddy gave me and it’s just too much weight on my wrists. The more I research all the different models n components the higher the price goes lol. I just need to ride for a good 15-20 miles. Just sucks none of the shops have bikes to available to really test ride. Shipments come in and they’re pretty much gone same day.
Can you take this bike on a gravel hill that's not too steep?
Yes I dont see why not! The tires are very wide and should be comfortable for some light gravel.
@@AliuBikes thanks!! I'm about to buy the blue one!
I got the same model bike, but my tires are thin and I'm wondering why...how much do these tires go for?
are you sure you have the x model? The sirrus 2.0 has thinner tires, while the X model has slightly wider. The tires are probably around $30 give or take, make sure your rim can fit the tires as well
@@AliuBikes I noticed soon after that mine is not the X. I ordered the tires and they were actually $50 each. I got 700x38 and love it much more than the original ones that it came with!
What is that thing attached to your downtube use below the top bar ?
Its a bike lock mount, the U-lock that I bought came with it.
Is this bike good for long rides ? +100km / day
I dont see why it wouldn't be, as long as youre comfortable with it, then you will be just fine. Its a more upright bike with easy shifting. The bike isnt too heavy so it wouldn't be bad. 100km a day would be a lot as the most ive ridden with that bike in one day was like 40-50. But it did me well.
How much does it weigh please? I can’t find the info anywhere.
I no longer have the bike, but if I remember correctly it was 25-26 pounds
@@AliuBikes what bike (s) do you have is and do you prefer it to sirrus x ? Why so?
@@JitinMisra I currently have two bikes right now. I have a Giant TCR and Merida Reacto. Both are all rounder and aero bikes respectively. I prefer them because they are stiff and lightweight and fast compared to the sirrus x. I would categorize those in the more mid level tier of bikes, while the Sirius line would be very entry level. Additionally have better parts and components on those. The sirrus is a great entry level bike, but weight and components are on the low end of the bike scale. You can of course upgrade those parts in time, but being the frame is aluminum and fork is steel (for the 2.0 x.) it gets a bit heavy. Overall it's a great everyday bike for a commute or you just want to get your fitness up. At the end of the day it really depends on the rider.
we are 5'2" and 5'6", which size should we buy? thanks
I would say S and M, but of course going in store being able to test the fit would be best!
im 5'7"-5'8" and originally bought a Medium, ended up returning for a Small.. fits way better
I'm 5.3 and the Small is huge, but you do get a lengthy seat post, which I'm going to have cut down.
damn third world country I live in (Argentina) because these things never come here
Beautiful bike, cheers
To everyone. Is this a bike I can pull a kids trailer with? Or should I go another route? ThAnks!
yes. I have a 1 child trailer, it connects with the appropriate adapter.
I’m around 5’10 5’11. Ideally what size would be great for me in this exact spec bike ? I wish I could go test them out but unfortunately bikes are like gold & diamonds atm. Anyone around my height have any clue? Maybe some inseam measurements to help
I'm 6'2 and I'm borderline L and XL, I went with large because the XL was a tad longer than I wanted. So if im not mistaken you should be a L, you could probably fit a M, but it maybe a bit smaller
Aliu23 thanks for this response. I appreciate it. And this is on the Sirrus correct ? Can I ask what your inseam is ? Mines is about 29/30 range. Leg to ankle inseam ratio.
@@ks3788 No problem and the sirrus x and sirrus are both the same sizing. My inseam is 32
@@AliuBikes Ok thank you. I will go with the Large. Just have to find one now. If you by any chance know of a bike store selling one in america that can ship or local to tri state area please let me know. I would get the sirrus 1.0 but doubt I could upgrade that to disc brakes and 2.0 components.
What size is the bike and how tall are you.
Its a size L and im 6'2, Im in between an L and XL fit both, but I preferred a L after testing riding both
@@AliuBikes does it run big. I just found one in small. Im 5,7. I wonder if its too smal for me. But finding a bike atm is scarce so i went and bought it.
@@Jaxongaming-d2l It might be a bit small, but if you feel comfortable on it then I dont see why you couldn't ride it
@@AliuBikes correction im 5'6 i had to re height myself lol
any toe overlap on this bike?
I didnt have any overlap. Maybe due to the flat pedals I could move my feet around. Of course depends on your shoe size at the end of the day.
Thanks, I'm looking to buy X 3.0. Was afraid of toe overlap as it has ruined experience with some bikes for me.@@AliuBikes
What sunglasses do you have on?
X-tiger cycling glasses from Amazon theyre like $25? I like them and they have a couple lenses you can swap out
@@AliuBikes wow they look awesome and much more expensive than $25! Too bad I just ordered a pair of Oakleys....
which size is this one
Size L
what model helmet are you wearing?
Specialized Align
@@AliuBikesThat's what I thought, must be previous year model cuz Ican't find onw. by the way, how is the new bike?
@@james007bray Its really good! Ride much faster, can go further, and it keeps me wanting to bike as much as I can. Zero regrets selling the sirrus (great starter bike)
@@AliuBikes Awesome! After all my searching with the back n forth between models, I splurged and got the X5 - I absolutely love it!
@@james007bray wow thats a great bike!. Upgrading to 11 speed is very nice and yours has futureshock which adds to the comfort. Nice pick up!
It seems like you really don’t like this bike
Its a solid bike for what it is, but if you start enjoying the sport more then you will definitely outgrow this type of bike. The average person may use it a couple times a week for a few hours or for commuting and it definitely gets that job done, however if you want to start cycling on the road, off road or wherever you definitely want to upgrade to something that is better. I really wanted to keep this as a second bike, however it made more sense to sell it and upgrade to something even better than I what I was originally planning on getting and hopefully if all works out, I will have a new bike tomorrow :)
Aliu23
So what’s the new bike you decided to get ?
@@deerhunterx1712 I ended up picking a 2021 Giant Contend AR 1. I will most likely be posting a video about it soon!
Why can't you ride more than 30km with this bike?
Honestly there is nothing stopping you from getting past 30km if you have the energy and are willing to keep pushing forward, the only drawback is that this particular bike is made for a hybrid/fitness situation (not longer rides). Its a great commuter, going around town, and even light trails, but because of its weight and the groupset used it will limit you versus a bike that costs much more is lighter and allows you use less energy to move faster.
@@AliuBikes how much does the bike Weigh?
Is a 20 lb bike light enough for long distance Cycling?
I have a heavy bike. Maybe if I lost 20lbs the effect would be the same as buying a bike that weighs 20lbs less than the one I have.
@@AliuBikes what's groupset and What's the advantage of a carbon fiber fork versus a aluminum fork?
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 the bike weights about 26-27 pounds which is decent for this kind of bike, but it does have a steel fork which adds to the weight. A 20 pound bike is great because 6-7 pounds overtime makes a big difference when going up hills or even flat terrain as you have to haul more. It uses a MicroSHIFT advent groupset which is good, but the 2.0 is only 8 speed so your range is a bit more limited. Also with a carbon fork its lighter and absorbs more shock compared to aluminum.
@@AliuBikes I just bought a 20.5 LB Hybrid Carbon bike but I dont notice less vibration from the road.
the bike can only go so much further ?? what does that even mean? shit breaks after 20 miles ?
Nothing is stopping you from using this bike to rides 50 or even 100 miles. You will use less energy and spend less time with a road/gravel bike. Its 100% up to the rider, but generally if you were given a road bike and put down the same amount of effort as this bike, you will most likely go further/faster. The weight of a fitness/hybrid bike is heavier by a decent amount, which is the biggest factor.
@@AliuBikes okay i see now
I go 35 miles daily on my fixed gear lol …