The Future Shock Makes the Bike | Specialized Sirrus X 4.0 Review
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- The Specialized Sirrus X range is their take on a dual sport, or dare we say gravel hybrid. The bike can fit up to 42mm tires, runs a Future Shock 1.5, and shifts simply with a mountain bike style 1x drivetrain.
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I am using Sirrus Elite 2012. It's been 11 years. I didn't have any problems. Only the hub of the rear wheel has been changed. Incredibly comfortable and I love this machine
Just got a diverge with future shock and it's impressive!
I took a serious look at the Sirrus line a few weeks back when shopping for a light fitness bike. I liked it but went with a Verve 3 because it had a more upright position, still liking this specialized bike 😀.
I've been riding this one all week. It's a lot of fun and very comfortable. I rode 20 miles today and I feel ready to ride again already. It's fast and turns heads. I like that it can transition from pavement to rocky paths with no hiccups.
Do you still have the bike? How’s it been?
Always a great review
Awesome video dude!!!!
Nice one James, Thanks 🙏
I have Future Shock 2.0 on my Turbo Creo and is amazing how 20mm works
Hi am from Malaysia and i never miss your video..👍
I used to love this one! It's really versatile and especially a fun to ride on gravel or light single track. I have traded it for Roubaix 2021 which was my grail bike, but I still miss Sirrus X4.0 sometimes.
Is that Future-shock all gimmick? To be honest…. I wish I could get this package without the proprietary wear item that likely won’t be around in 5-10 years…. turning my $2,200 CAD bike into a paperweight
💙🚲💙Just picked up a Sirrus X 4.0! Love, love, love this new bike! What a dream! I'm 5'8" and got a medium in a beautiful blue color. Just a stellar and superior ride. Super lightweight and quick! A smooth ride, and the gearing is just the right set up. Awesome channel, James! I devoured too many of your videos and they helped me make a decision. Thank you.
How’s it been since? Would you recommend it?
How fast on avg does bike go? 15 mph?
For 95% road use and a budget up to $1,500, and most likely my last bike since I’m 64, I want a great 5 to 10-mile flat bar bike to replace a 23-year old heavy full suspension MTB. What flat bar bike would you recommend? (My non-Trek local bike shop said a 2023 Sirrus X 4.0 on sale for $1,300, but I’m not sure of the SRAM NX Rear Derailleur quality). Naturally, the local Trek store said to buy the FX 3 Disc or DS 3.
Any other brand or model for up to $1,500?
I have a sirrus X2 and i love it. The bike is explosive like a bmx and if you can put the power through its an animal on road and dirt paths. I have a sirrus 3 that i love and yes is faster, but the X series can be ridden in more places without losing its speed or handling. I crush out 25-30 miles on mine regulary. I will always have an X series in my lineup.
Is the geometry in sirrus x much more relaxed than regular sirrus? What is the avg speed difference ?
@@JitinMisra yes it is more upright. Its the same frame as the regular sirrus but with a shorter stem and higher handlebars.
Thanks for the great review! Bummer tires only up to 42mm will fit; to the extent this is a gravel bike, it seems like it should be designed to fit slightly wider tires.
Dang it!
Nice video. I am 6ft tall with 33" inseam. I am at the end of large and start of extra large. What would be better? The stand over on the large is 31.9" and the XL is 32.7. Thanks.
Looks fun.
I had a 2011 specialized hard rock up until 2020 , now I'm looking at maybe a giant hybrid
hey my friend, what's your perspective on turning this bike into a single-speed?
How fast if u are riding hard will the bike average? I have two sirrus ones 15 ones 18 due to wheels but ive never ridden an X and am interested in the single drive train and thicker tires
Does this mean that it's not possible to add/remove spacers?
How’s the lighting on this especially the rear right? Does it act like a brake light? And is it bright enough?
which is better? sirrus x 4.0 or trek fx3 disc!?
Someone help me choice
could I put a harder road tyre on this if I liked?
Are these lock-on hand grips grips also offered on the 3.0?
Is this bike the influence behind the Trek Dual Sport Gen 5?
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I have that Bridge saddle on my gravel bike and my butt likes it. It is pretty comfy. Also was cheap on sale.
Yeah not bad, right?
I have the turbo vado sl and it looks just like this bike , just electric and it rides great on trails, gravel and the road
Similar for sure
My wife has the Vado SL 5.0 . One of the best ebikes around
Limited by Gear Range. Would have liked a flat bar bike with a similar range as a 2by Diverge
Nice bike
Hey James, I agree with a lot of the points you are making. I was leaning towards the Trek FX4 Sport and now have my eye on the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0. It's not a full carbon, but the price point is way more appealing. Would you recommend one over the other?
I am now looking at both of these bikes also, did you choose one and buy it?
Yes - I went with the Sirrus X 4.0 in white mountain and am very happy with it, esp at the price point in comparison to the FX4. It has a bit more of a rugged look, which I like, and I’ve received many compliments. I’ve always been a huge supporter of Trek and still am. Although I’m very happy I purchased the Specialized.
@@10R10 Thanks for your reply, the Sirrus X 4.0 looks like a great bike. I don't have a bike shop near me selling the Specialized brand so that steered me more towards the Trek line up. Ended up buying the Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 5 in crimson yesterday after test riding it and used the extra money (savings compared to FX4) to buy a new bike carrier, kickstand and higher stem. Hopefully I will be happy with it, time will tell.
I just tried the Sirrus x4 in a local shop. Very good bike , I’ll buy it soon.
I was going to buy trek fx3 but I also tried it and is not to the level of Sirrus 4.
@Mint3DP It is a bit upright - similar to a mountain bike feel. Although the ride is very smooth. I have been very happy with the overall performance. I appreciate the hybrid/fitness bike feel as it allows more versatility.
My 4.0 X arrives tomorrow 😊
How fast can u go on this average mph?
putting a drop bar on this to make it similar to the Diverge. Cant be too bad of an idea right? I dont incur much extra cost so it wont be an issue
Would be quite a bit of costs. Different style brake levers, shifters, drop bar, just to start.
I snozzed on a sirrus for 1005 from cycle smitty , owner retired & put a bunch of good bikes 30 % off. boy do I regret it , so what's the difference between shimano deore & the sram nx? I hav the sram set up on an all city & rei co op 3.1 & should I wait for the 5.0 x ? Thanks for review
I got the Sky blue X 4.0 from Smitty! Didn't even think about the purchase, just immediately bought it without thinking at that price 😂👍
@@FisherFAST outstanding , I just got there a day late for size large in sky blue & was going to get the burgundy 3.0 x but was a 2×9 & decided to buy a 11 speed wheelset , but yea that's a steal 👍
Anyone have thoughts comparing this bike to the 2022 fx 4 carbon?
Better value
For a rim 17mm W x 28 D what’s the perfect rim strip size ??
26”x19mm
29”x19mm
27.5x19mm
Surprised that they dropped the X 5.0 I really like mine.
They haven’t. It’s due at the end of the year
@@jackpepper1231 seriously? That’s the model I want also but I thought it was discontinued
I love my sirrus x 5.0 just wish the future shock was a 2.0
That is upgradable, just cartridge swap
@@Jacob99174 really? Of course shop guys said no for some dumb reason. I gotta swap that thing out then. The system works well for what it is. Even with the 1.5
@@aaronburela432 BikeSauce channel has an example video I believe. Check him out
Best bike
Is a bouncing handlebar annoying?
What color is this? I don’t see it on Specialized’s site
White mountain/taupe
This with the future shock vs Trek FX3 ?? Which rides better?
Trek Fx3 is stiff. This is much smoother
@@iwona2424 I went trek fx3 awesome decision. Fx3 is for fitness not comfort and higher quality components. A bike meant for riding not cruising.
@@jasonw3287did you try the sirrus x? Was it too relaxed?
Thanks! This or the Trek Dual Sport 3 Gen 5?
i have the same dilemma
@@wszystkozajetejuz2 i picked trek
Question: with modern technology why can't manufacturers develop a fork with small suspension/absorption between top of fork & head tube?
You don't really want that as it would reduce forward momentum. That is essentially why they designed this to have suspension above the headtube.
@@Jamesthebikeguy yeah i guess so, just thought they could have rubber at bottom rather than the top to absorb bumps. Thanks for reply 🙂
You mean like Cannondale’s Headshok, that has been around since the 1990’s? 😉
@@richarde1355 yeah something kinda similar to that, to absorb the bumps but still lightweight
James, the weight is 24.36 pounds for what size frame? Also, are the wheels tubeless ready? Thanks!
I have the 2021 X4.0 model and it's been great for commuting. I see they went to sram for the drive train. Mine is shimano deore. I like the deore shifter better as the down shift is push or pull. Not sure if sram nx has the same functionality. I know they're budget, but I love the mt200 shimano brakes. Glad they kept those. I cut the bar, swapped the grips and seat, but the bridge saddle is my 2nd favorite seat. I recently bought some carbon wheels for it to go tubeless. Also think you can squeeze 45mm or even 47mm tires into the frame to make it more gravel worthy. Bummer they dropped the full carbon versions. My next bike will be full carbon. Really likeing the diverge, but the price difference for drop bar bikes vs comparable flat bar bikes is big. Gotta save up.
How much did you cut the bars down?
@@dand2334 I forget the original length, but I'm down to 640mm +/-
have you used yours on gravel paths? how was it?
@@wixy369 yes I have…I really don’t have anything to compare it against, but I think it will equal a diverge, because it has the same tires, and headset, plus the wider flat bars will give you better control.
@@wixy369 I've done a little bit on nearby canal banks. It does pretty good depending on how loose the surface is and tire width. The wider flat bar does help with stability and the future shock is a BIG help in my opinion.
Im 5 ft tall will i fit this bike?
Andy, I was looking at this bike for my wife, who is 5' 2" tall. The bike is available in a lot of different sizes, from XS to XL. She fit nicely on the small (S) version of the bike. You could get an even smaller version if you wanted. I recommend you visit a local bike shop and have them size it and adjust it for you.
There was a small youtube cycling channel that expressed his annoyance that he couldn't get futureshock parts and they were very expensive and the channel was removed. As ever any proprietary technology is a cashcow for the company that exclusively supplies parts and can make a product economically unviable in the long term due to excessive pricing or simply unusable because of lack of parts availability. I won't say anymore than that as clearly Specialized have quite an aggressive legal department to protect their commercial interests.
Lack of future shock parts is more likely a dealer support and/or supply chain issue at the moment. Specialized does sell parts aftermarket through an authorized dealer.
There are also a few ways to remove the future shock and install a traditional fork in the future if you need/want to.
The aftermarket always finds a way, especially with the volume of future shock bikes that have been sold.
@@Jamesthebikeguy Hello, can you tell me how can I install traditional fork in this bike? Is there an adapter or something?
Put a dh fork on it
Sirrus X 6.0 & 5.0 use to have carbon frames.
Specialized does not appear to still be making the Sirrus X in a 5.0 or 6.0. You can still get the standard Sirrus in those level + carbon frame.
www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/active-bikes/fitness--hybrid-bikes/sirrus/c/sirrus#/filter:productfamily:Sirrus$2520X
Bro, the 4 x used to be carbon
They dropped the Sirrus X 5.0 ??
Maybe it is on hiatus, but Specialized no longer lists it as a bike they offer. Check out their website: www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/active-bikes/fitness--hybrid-bikes/sirrus/c/sirrus#/filter:productfamily:Sirrus$2520X
Its not the highest spec sirrus that is the Sirrus X 5.0 not the 4.0
Did those also get the price hike. Specialized is out of control. The fuse I was looking at is now $3000! Frankly I much rather buy a Santa Cruz or canyon on principle alone.
Santa Cruz aren't exactly low on prices, canyon I get
@@michaeldennis2630 Santa Cruz is not cheap but I suppose you could justify the price by looking at the components and build quality. And Canyon is definitely the way to go for best value.
Specialized know how to charge!
The fact that the rims are not tubeless ready is a deal breaker for me.
Specialized are great bikes but why oh why do they have to release them in BORING colours , there's black and light grey which blend in with road tarmac , and a silver and clay colour and maroon ! The only decent colour is the arctic blue (a very light blue) and a Turquoise colour
Why dont they make a vibrant green or yellow or orange, electric blue, poppy red, lemon yellow, burnt orange ,raspberry colour , the list is endless, but not Boring silver,grey,black !
RIP Sirrus x 5.0 and it's Porsche Zanzibar Red colorway. Glad I bought mine soon as the Wuhan hit before the $500 price increase.
I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been wanting to see a bike in YELLOW for a very long time. It’s like they refuse to do it or something
Apparently, the color featured in the video is supposed to illuminate when passing car headlights at night.
All bikes are for fitness. "Fitness bikes" are just too unecessary
"all Sirrus X version are 1x drivetrain"... NOT true.
And what Sirrus X is on sale with anything but a 1x drivetrain?
@@Jamesthebikeguy Check their website... the flatbar version 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 are 2x 46/30.
Those are the standard Sirrus. They have a different frame and ethos. All Sirrus are 2x, and all Sirrus X are 1x