The only Specialized I've ever owned is the Tri-Cross I'm currently riding and it's been a great, sturdy, fun bike. The only thing that really bugs me about riding the brand is their lack of subtlety in logo application.
But none of the mainstream manufacturers seem to know the meaning of "discreet".
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11-13-2009, 12:41 PM #1
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"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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11-13-2009, 01:00 PM #2
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Kalidurga, lol.
I think the Trek will offer more bang for the buck with slightly better components compared to the Vita. That being said, choose the bike that feels more comfortable to you. Can you rent one of each and test ride it for an afternoon?
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11-13-2009, 04:14 PM #3
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Uh, it looks to me that the components are the Vita are better.
If you like the bike and think it's a good value (it is, compared to the Trek from what you've said), then go for it.
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11-13-2009, 04:37 PM #4
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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I've had a Specialized Sequoia and currently own a Allez. I had thought about a Sirrus as a commuter bike. How does it compare to the Vita?
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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11-13-2009, 05:10 PM #5
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I ride a Tri-Cross, and Epic Marathon (MTB), and next year, will be on a Tarmac Pro road bike. Apparently, I like Specialized
. All are comfortable, and have served me well. The other great thing is the lifetime guarantee on the frames.
Go for the better components.
SheFly"Well behaved women rarely make history." including me!
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11-13-2009, 05:13 PM #6
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The guy at the LBS which sells the Vita told me the Vita is the WSD version of the Sirrus.
The other thing to consider is that the LBS that sells TREK is not that good at customer service. The LBS that sells Specialized is great with customer service. In fact, even though years ago I bought my old Trek 730 at the same LBS that currently has the Trek 7.6 FX I test drove, I have ALWAYS taken my old Trek to the LBS that sells the Specialized for service. They are just awesome people to deal with, and I buy all my accessories from there too.
I'm just not that familiar with the Specialized brand, and I know TREK's are good.
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11-13-2009, 05:22 PM #7
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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Specialized bike are just as good as Trek and Giant, etc but not quite as big and well known. I love Specialized bikes!
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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11-13-2009, 05:42 PM #8
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Nicole, are you Speshal-ized?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vrTVB5yPYw"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
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