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Advice Sirrus comp or Giant Rapid 1

nthside_cycle · 2012-02-08 14:15:40

Hi All Wondering if any one has either a Sirrus comp or a Giant Rapid 1. Just wondering how you find them. I planning to upgrade my hybrid for work and looking for a gearing system close to a road bike. My current hybrid has way too many gears and don't bother with the first 7 most of the time. I looking for hybrid as I…

08-02-2012 2:15pm

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nthside_cycle

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Hi All

Wondering if any one has either a Sirrus comp or a Giant Rapid 1.
Just wondering how you find them. I planning to upgrade my hybrid for work and looking for a gearing system close to a road bike. My current hybrid has way too many gears and don't bother with the first 7 most of the time.

I looking for hybrid as I much prefer the riding position in heavy traffic compared to a road bike.

I am inclined to go for the Sirrus comp as it approx €1000 while the Giant is €1100 also sirrus comes with carbon forks.

Just wondering anyone got any advice on either bike. Also any issues with the wheels on the Sirrus, as have a specialized road bike and had to replace the wheels (rubbish alex rims)

Thanks

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#2 08-02-2012 4:42pm

dub50

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this thread from earlier may help you

agree with your comment on the wheels

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=64988353

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#3 09-02-2012 10:31am

mp31

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nthside_cycle wrote: »

I am inclined to go for the Sirrus comp as it approx €1000 while the Giant is €1100 also sirrus comes with carbon forks.

Rapid comes with carbon forks as well (alloy steerer) see here: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/rapid/9318/49828/

I had a similar choice last year and bought a Rapid 3 coz it was cheaper and lighter than the Sirrus but I'd suggest you do your own research on the newer model bikes.

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