How many gears does the Specialized Sirrus 2.0 have?
16 speed Shimano
The Sirrus 2.0 is the second bike in the Sirrus range and comes with 16 speed Shimano gears and powerful hydraulic disc brakes that will help you stop in any weather. The tyres come with puncture resistance built in and the bike has all of the mount points you need for mudguards and pannier racks.
What is a Sirrus?
The Sirrus models are touted as fitness-hybrid bikes so that riders can take them on the road, as well as commute in the city. The tall stem allows the rider to be upright, in a more comfortable position. It makes their bikes good for introducing people to the sport.
What type of bike is Sirrus?
Specialized’s Sirrus is a solid urban commuter or mixed-surface cruiser. Though not the most exciting bike I’ve reviewed, you can buy one with real bike shop backup and it should serve you well.
Where are Specialized bikes made?
Taiwan
With its operations center in California, at its Morgan Hill factory, and distributors all over the world, Specialized manufactures almost all of its production in Taiwan, including road bikes, mountain bikes, etc. Trek is the other great American brand and big rival of Specialized.
Can you go off road on a hybrid bike?
1. What terrain can a hybrid bike handle? All hybrids are well-suited to paved riding as well as gentler off-road riding. Most can also handle smooth singletrack, but may not be as enjoyable as a mountain bike.
Should your feet touch the ground on a hybrid bike?
The only time your feet should be flat on the ground is when you are straddling a bike while sizing it.
Is the Sirrus elite an elitist bike?
There’s nothing elitist about our Sirrus Elite. In fact, it’s designed to help anyone along their path to fitness and health. Need proof? How do a durable, lightweight aluminum frame and a FACT carbon fiber fork sound?
Can the Specialized Sirrus range be used for touring?
Mudguard and rear rack mounts help make the Sirrus range even more versatile and as well as being practical commuting bikes they would also easily cope with light touring use. Specialized’s Vita collection is the women’s equivalent to the Sirrus range.
Is the Sirrus elite a good fit for a 6 foot person?
Writing from the US: I recently purchased a lightly used 2014 era Sirrus Elite pre-owned from a local shop and like it a lot. I’m 6′ feet plus and the XL frame is a good fit. Handlebars with 5 degree setback are comfy as are the handgrips saddle and shifter locations.
What is Sirrus?
Sirrus is Specialized’s aluminium framed, flat handlebar, speedy road commuter / fitness range with the top of the range Sirrus Limited frame being carbon fibre. With slicker tyres the Sirrus range is most at home on Tarmac but will happily tackle some light off road terrain such as towpaths and smooth trails.