I work at a bike shop and have ridden dozens and dozens of bikes. Out of all of them, this one is the most fun to ride. Also versatile, and a good value. You climb on the thing and it's like you're 15 years old again. You just want to ride, anywhere.
I picked up a 2021 Sirrus x 4.0 yesterday. I took it out for a ride when I got home and I was impressed with and smooth and easy it rolled. The bike just wanted to go. I wasn’t expecting it to be as fast as it was.
I have a 2021 x 4.0 too. Wanted the x 5.0 for comfort but they were sold out. Is the 4.0 faster bc of the heavy wheels on the x 5.0? Any upgrades I can do to make 4.0 more comfortable? Why not upgrade to Shimano 105 or ultegra?
Very cool bike! I just got my first bike about a month ago, and it's a 2020 Sirrus X 4.0. I'm in love with the bike thus far. I'm 30 years old and have no where near 300 mile on it yet, so I am thoroughly impressed by your ability to tackle so many miles at 58--jealous! Very interesting to hear your experienced input for possible future upgrades. Upload more videos of your upgrades if you get a chance :)
Thanks! I appreciate the support. I'm lucky that I have the time to ride and live in a place that makes what road riding I do, a little safer, perhaps?! The struggle is real still, getting my legs back after such a long break forced by my surgeries. I was really looking forward to getting this bike during the latter part of the process knowing it would be my ticket to recovery. Keep plugging away at the miles, however you can and force yourself if you have to. Eat right and it helps as well! You know the drill! 😄
@@rsx101 I still have the bike and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a commuter/fitness/cruiser type of bike. The bike is comfy and plenty fast, but not fast enough to keep up with road bikes. So if you're looking for a fast and comfy ride, but not too interested in doing the road bike thing, then you'll be happy with it.
@@BunnehFuFu Sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for. I haven't been on a bike since I was a kid (34 now). Do you think the 4.0 is worth the upgrade over the 3.0?
Ordered this after watching your video. Just got the Sirrus X 3-0 though for my alternate bike. Thank you for the comprehensive review and the tips. Kindly o Post some more videos of your ride with this awesome bike.
Congratulations! They really are cool bikes. Pick it up used or new? I'm out of the loop a bit since I'm not buying new bikes lately. Wondering if they're still tough to come by with the supply chain and crowded ports issues still?
Thanks man! What a detailed review. I think of buying this bad boy instead of my 2018 Specialized Crosstrail Elite Carbon. Post more on the bike - interesting to know your experience!
@@tylerrusty1122 That must be going downhill. The pro cyclists average 28-31 Mph on the flat. I have the Giant Fastroad Advanced 1 (20.5 lbs) and my top speed on the flat is 20mph
I’ve got the same bike with a similar setup, using the CGR seat post, Specialized carbon bars, SRAM carbon cranks, OneUp pedals, and found a pair of mint condition used Roval CLX 32 carbon wheels. Great bike for all around riding when I want something simpler to ride vs my Roubaix
Outstanding discussion. I thought I was standing there with you in your driveway. Thank you for your comments on the bottom bracket & crank set. That is certainly a weak spot with Specialized. You should have just ordered a carbon frame set and built the bike yourself. Those Praxis parts look like they are very high quality. Which spring are you running in your Future Shock?
I have the medium tension spring installed and haven't yet tried the other 2. I would have built it frame up but Specialized does not make this frame available on its own...it's all or nothing.
I just ordered mine today, and surprisingly my LBS can get me one by the end of the month...stoked! in Australia, most places seem to be taking pre-orders and offering delivery in late November, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they already had a couple coming in from an order they placed in July/August. anyway, I'm super-keen to ride the X 5.0, as my Sirrus test riding has so far been on the 1.0/2.0 models (fun enough, but I wanted the X 5.0). thanks for the informative video, and I'm digging the upgrades you've done.
WOW! Lucky you're able to get one now! I'm seeing reports from dealers in the USA stating nearly everything is beyond backorder but actually "oversold" through the model year and they can't order.
@@OhMySack yeah I know, I was really surprised as well. everything that I have been reading online (and a couple of bike shop conversations) lead me to believe that I would have to settle on a lower-tier model or find something else - or wait nearly a year. ☺ I was wondering if you're still enjoying the Ergon grips? I like the design, and am thinking about getting some myself.
@@superflea72 I liked them from the start but the more I mix up my riding conditions and terrain, the more I like them. My preference is the medium bar end size the GP3 offers. They perform better than expected on single track jaunts, especially big, out of saddle climbs. You can ride the downhill chunk with a loose grip yet maintain good contact due to the shape.
Awesome video and thanks for sharing! You've got some really really nice upgrades. I checked with one of my LBS about the C38's and they said they couldn't get them, seem to be on back order. I'm going to check another bike shop to see what they say. CG-R is on the way but I'm going to add the Phenom Expert saddle - that was the setup my friend has on his Roubaix Expert and felt really comfortable.
Thanks! After a little more research, I've decided to go with my own build on the wheels where I can choose a better hub system than Roval's hub with DT 350 internals and do it for the same or cheaper price. I have an excellent builder here locally that I've had do numerous carbon set ups. Good luck on your mods!
If you're looking for something a bit less hard-core Roadie with capabilities of gravel and single track....YES! Absolutely! I had to give up the drop bars and my Roubaix due to neck and lumbar surgeries and the seating position of the Sirrus 6.0 solved my physical issues. It still generates a great work-out on the road ride and it's a hoot to single-track it on some if my lesser chunky trails.
@@johnrod2010 You should look to the 6.0 as you referenced. Pretty strictly Road oriented yet same frame construction and geometry. The 5.0 and 1x12 has a bit of a road challenge due to the high gearing and no large front sprocket. I was a pretty solid B class rider on my Roubaix and a few 30 milers a week if I wasn't on the trails with my mountain bike, I could hold a 17-18mph cadence in hilly terrain. That dropped to about 15mph on the Sirrus 5.0 mostly due to gearing and of course some wind resistance from the more upright seating position. I seriously considered the 6.0 but wanted the crossover to the single track trails. It allowed me ride 6 miles to my local, hilly trails, ride another 8 or so miles and get lots of vertical on the trails, then ride back home as opposed to towing my Stumpjumper by car to the trails.
Even though this bike would work for 99% of the riding I do, I think I would prefer a hard tail mountain bike. The durability and versatility would, in my opinion, make up for the extra weight. Plus, you can put less aggressive tires on it for smoother rolling.
Thank you for posting this video. I have debated over and over between the 5x or regular 6. At 51 I only ride on paved trails and like the upright position that my road bike can't give. Do you feel like the 5X is much slower than the 6? Sooo torn.🙂 Thanks!!
If gravel or rougher trail riding isn't going to be in your future or is just super minimal, and riding closely to your previous road performance is more your goal, I'd be inclined to lean towards the Sirrus 6. On the road, I will never be able to catch all those Strava PR's I was setting on my Roubaix. I'd bet I'd come a whole lot closer on the 6.0 if road was my exclusive discipline. The 6.0 has 2x11, lighter wheels and narrow tires which will equate to better road speeds than the bigger, heavier wheel and 38c tires on a X 5.0. Riding position on any flat-bar is going to have some aerodynamic penalties but if you're the type of rider that spends lots of time on the hoods and not down in the drops, I think you'll love the comfort of the 6.0. It's going to shift with gear ratios that are typical of a road bike where the X 5.0 leans towards ratios that are more dramatic that we see on MTB's. Now, to confuse matters, LOL!, if you're not out there pushing yourself hard and pedaling is more of a leisure activity while maybe staying fit...well, the X 5.0 steps back in to play, IMO, because of 1x12 simplicity. 12 gears all on the right hand side with one shifter and the gear range is enormous. You're color options are better, too...if that's important. ;-) I hope this makes sense and I'm not screwing up your decision process even more!
@@OhMySack Thank you so much for replying. You have given me lots to think about. LOL! There may be a 5% chance I would ride on crushed gravel, but for the most part it would be my local paved trail. I typically try to do 20miles 5 times per week, weather permitting, but I'm not a speed demon by any means. I avg about 14mph and I'm happy with that know I will save off a little with the sirrus. I do know I could get the x5 quicker than the 6 due to the times. Decisions! Decisions! 🙂🙂🙂
@Laika Hi there! After much debate I went with the Sirrus 6. It came today and I will have it put together at the LBS. Most of my riding is on paved bike trails and the tires are 32mm so bigger than the 23 on my older road bike. 🙂
@@rafabern31 I really love it, but honestly could have gone with a lower model and have been just as happy. I really can't tell a huge difference in the 6 vs my friends 4. Lol When I was looking I went nuts and know now that it's over kill.
Though not as often as I should or would like, I'm still riding my X 5.0 and I love it as much now as I did when new. I'm constantly battling lumbar spine issues and now facing an SI Joint fusion but I still get on and squeeze out some cardio. Because I'm a fanatic about taking care of my gear, the bike looks just like day 1. I just put new tires on it, too and continue to run tubeless. Thanks for watching!
Great video, truly well done. I have the 2020 X 5.0 in sage green and I just found out about the recall. Would you recommend changing out the entire crankset the way you did or just have my local dealer do the quick fix?
Thanks for the kudos. Unless you're a total gearhead and expect to be removing the crankset with any regularity for high mileage maintenance and it's suiting it's purpose and not giving you grief, I'd contact your Specialized dealer with your serial number and just have them look into it. I think there is a point in manufacturing where the 2020's were getting the "fix" during production and it's possible yours may be okay. In reality, if you wrench on your own bike and have appropriate tools, especially the torque wrenches in 3/8" drive and 1/4" drive, you could feasibly do it yourself as it's not rocket science. Carefully heating the main crank bolt should allow for an easier release, especially if it HAS seen the new red threadlock compound like mine. The key to this whole fix is proper torque on the main crank bolt with red loctite and then the 2 crank arm pinch bolts. There is no "defective" part that I am aware of in the mix. It was about improperly torqued bolts falling out and non-drive side crank arms just falling off while people were riding. Ping me if I can be of further help.
Thank You for the Great Review, I Lucked Out and Found 1 Online & Ordered My X 5.0 , I was looking at the Marin DSX2 but that Gravel Bike would not be Available till next Spring of 2022.
Thanks for the video! I new to the cycling world, I guess I got lucky I just purchased the same bike and I like it. I’m ready to do some upgrades I like the Praxis crankset. The CG seat post what size is the length 350mm or the 400mm?
Congratulations on the new bike...I’m digging that color, I have a 2020 X5.0 that I got back in august. I really like the upgrades that you have done so far. Can you list what the changes are on your 2021 vs. 2020 from the factory? It sounds like the bikes are identical other than a 12x1 on the 2021
Aside from colors available and the SLX 1x12 drivetrain, I don't believe there are any other changes...except for the gob of red Loctite on the main crank bolt! LOL! Man, I really wanted that sage green x 5.0 when I first started looking and soon realized that they were all gone! I really do like what I have. I'm keeping it all shiny. What color did you get back in August? I got blown off by all the shops I contacted saying they were all gone so that's when I put I deposit down on a 2021.
Awesome video ! Thanks for all the info, i watched your video a dozen times before buying mine back in April. Im now looking to change/replace the factory bb. As with your situation, it is not a Praxis part and im having lots of trouble finding what bb it came with from the factory. Do you know the size and brand of the factory bb ??
Just a quick correction when referring to adjusting seat position due to the 25mm setback of the S-Works CG-R seat post, I meant adjusting the steerer stem not the "head tube". NEW OWNERS...CHECK YOUR FRONT BRAKELINE ROUTING BEFORE YOU GET DAMAGE! It seems the traditional bike shop build has the front brake hose riding very close to the headtube and when the bike is steered either direction, it will abrade and damage the finish of the headtube. As soon as I got mine home, I removed the front brake lever from the bar after taking off the grip, and put 1 twist in the brake lever/hose assembly. That causes it to torque away from the headtube and not rub in any handlebar steering orientation. I then routed behind the shifter and rear brake hose as they cross in front of the bars. Look closely at the video to see what I'm referring to. I've seen bikes with the paint worn through because of this simple set up flaw. Clear protective film will not work for long in this case.
I agree about the brake hose...I used a cable tie to attach it to the other brake hose and shifter cable to keep it off the steer tube, but I’m going to give your solution a shot.
@@OhMySack well, 6'4 is much more then I have, what's more, there are just few available bikes in our market (Poland). I suppose, the XXL may be a little bit too big. BTW, I've heard, the Spec is going to release the Sirrus X 2022 model in the middle of the 2021. Have you heard anything about it ?
Thanks! The light is a Lezyne "Zecto Drive" that I've had for a few years. Not sure if they still build them but they're a local company to me and build some quality components. It's VERY bright to look at but doesn't cast the kind of light I would want for night riding. I use purely for conspicuity in the flashing mode on my daytime road rides. It gets noticed! They have lots of light options. ride.lezyne.com/collections/led-lights-pairs/products/1-led-8p-v300
Same basic bike. The 2020 will have 1x11 as opposed to 1x12. Non issue, IMO. The recall on the crankset will apply as I mentioned in the video. Easy fix. The 2020 had a cool sage green that I really wanted but they were long gone!
@@OhMySack Thanks buddy, I will send a photo when I pick it up. I am on the East Coast and just finished a ride through winter with my Roll Sport (2020, same color scheme as the X5) so I am looking for a 4 season bike.
Hey, I just bought this bike, pretty happy so far. I was curious, I noticed out of everything the brakes you didn't touch. Are they the Shimano BR-MT200 that came on mine. I normally run SLX brakes and these seem way under powered. Nice upgrades, I'll slowly work on mine, but I think brakes will be first for me.
They are the MT200's. Could be a bad bleed on yours? I run 8000 XT's on all my MTBs but for the predominant road riding, I'm finding these adequate. They will no doubt get changed out but it'll be the last item, certainly after wheels. I may try sintered pads first, though. I've never been a fan of resin pads, especially in wet conditions.
@@OhMySack Not sure if you can answer this as I am not familiar with these brakes or this bike style. The mount and caliper seem shaped different than the standard MTB shaped calipers/mount, can a set of 7100/8100's be swapped out, would it need an adapter? Thanks for the advice.
@@jonatonlome8421 Nope...it's not a direct swap. The front caliper appears to be a standard "Post Mount" but it falls short of a traditional post mount span between the bolts. The rear is a whole different animal having a "thru-chainstay" bolt up with a very narrow spacing. I'm currently looking into what we have available to upgrade. This is my first bike to have the new direct mount style of calipers that do not require an adapter if running standard 160mm rotors. At first glance, it appears a standard XT type MTB brake would not be an option at all due to their housing shape and even if they had an adapter, I suspect you'd have to go big on rotors. Since I was pretty satisfied with braking, I never bothered to look at upgrade options as of yet. I'm doing some digging now because my interest is piqued! I'll report back when I have some solid info.
UPDATE: It's looking like we have available, an SLX, XT, & XTR road caliper that is the same configuration as the rear that's on the Sirrus X 5.0. Backcountry.com has them but I'm not seeing a front/rear designation, just one option with rear spacing. I'm seeing GRX and Ultegra's utilizing a very thin adapter for the front orientation. My biggest interest at this point is whether we can use the XT Master Cylinders that we run on MTB's for thee flatbars. If so, the issue is licked! I'm going to do some more investigating, likely directly with Shimano.
The bike comes with Specialized Pathfinder tires. A good road/gravel tire set. They roll pretty fast on the road but have a nice tread along the margins.
Due to my current state of conditioning and training, the bulk of the miles I have on this has been road riding 12-30 mile rides at least 3 or 4 days a week but I have had it on some great singletrack trails in one of my local trail networks. Lots of vertical climb on some pretty chunky trails with an average mileage per ride in those conditions at about 9 miles and 1500' feet of climb. The purpose for this rig is to road ride 7 miles to my singletrack loop, do 9+ miles or more in the dirt, then ride the 7 miles back home. I've done that particular ride twice so far. The stock Pathfinder tires do very well on the road. Not as fast as 32c or smaller but I can hold an average road speed of 15-16 mph where I was averaging a 17-18 mph ride on my Roubaix that was running 28c Gatorskins. Gearing is perfectly capable of keeping up, just with bigger spreads between some the gears compared to a conventional road bike. There's definitely a noticeable difference with swinging a 38c tire and heavy OEM wheels/hubs. The internal width of these wheels are 21mm so you can easily drop the tire size as you see fit.
Thanks for the vid overview. Can you tell me the weight of the original crankset versus the Zayante? If you heat the crank bolt, would you simply use a heat gun?
The OEM crankset and chainring combination weighs in at approximately 800 grams, maybe a couple-a-few grams less as I'm STILL missing the main crank bolt and guestimating it's weight. The Zayante Carbon with single 40T chainring is approximately 535 grams. The bottom brackets are likely pretty similar in weight, maybe the new Praxis is a tiny bit heavier, by grams, because it has better cups and bearings. Ironically, I finally weighed the entire bike just today and a very accurate hanging scale and the bike, exactly as I ride it with XT pedals, Lezyne caddy full of a tube, irons, 2, 20g CO² cannisters, my Garmin Edge 820 and mount, and the Lezyne handlebar light, came in at exactly 22.0 pounds. I still have new carbon wheels to add once I decide what direction I'm going. I don't think it will be Roval C38's as I first envisioned. I'm gonna build a better set for the same or less money.
Griz, I followed your suggestions on crank removal and I'll too have to order a crank bolt. Soft aluminum. If I did it over, I'd add heat every other turn as the aluminum cools as quickly as it heats up. The thread locker seemed heavily applied, for sure. Otherwise, the Praxis Zayante with 40-tooth is a nice upgrade. Oh, be careful when trying to get the truth from Specialized, they indicated the default BB was 30mm Praxis standard. It is not, it's the 24mm Shimano standard. I don't think that I would have bought this bike with the latest $100 increase at $2000. I've watched this bike since 2017 and in three years it's gone up $300 dollars. Perhaps with XTR spec, yes, but not SLX.
I’m curious what is the longest (miles) you have risen this bike in a single day? Was the flat bar comfortable? Considering this bike for long distance road touring. Thoughts? Thanks!!
My longest ride to date is only about 32-34 miles, just inside 2 hours. Not much compared to a full day of trekking as I perceive it. I'm not much for trekking as of yet as I'm still concentrating on core building and muscle balance since I was forced off the bike for so long during my 2 lumbar surgeries. The flat bars, especially with the Ergon GP3 grips are very comfortable and offer lots of alternate hand positions. Personally, I think the platform would be great for trekking but I'm not sure about the adaptation of panniers and other storage on it. I'm not that "up" on what's out there to fit the bill.
Hi I have a Sirrus Pro and I to have the Zayante crank set. I have bought a new XT drivetrain to use with it but can't find a compatible 38t chain ring. Any suggestions?
Do you miss the 2x front chainring you would get the the normal Sirrus? Is it a grunt to get up hills on the 1x? I have a lot of steeps hills in my area.
Nope, I don't miss 2x. The Roubaix I had to give up had brand new Ultegra Compact 50/39 and I had an 11/36T in the back, again for the elevation gains I have here. I was originally considering the Sirrus 6.0 for the double ring up front but when I discovered the X 5.0 going to 1x12 with a 10/51T cassette and 42T up front, it covered the percentages I would need for both road and gravel/mountain. I had to come to grips with the reality that my road personal records are a thing of the past without a dedicated bike like the Roubaix. I'm not getting any younger at 58 and with these spine surgeries I'm finally bouncing back from, I think my PR's will be on the climbs from now on and not the fast flats. That said, the Sirrus is pretty damned fast on the flats and descents. I hit 42 mph on a long gradual downhill the other day and it sucked up the road imperfections like a champ. It was VERY confidence inspiring with the larger volume tires and I was blown away I was able to achieve that kind of speed on a flat bar! She cruises at good speed, too. I'm averaging about 16+ mph on the same rides I was averaging 17-18mph on my Roubaix. Regarding "grunts" on the climb, you have a couple bail-out gears there when you can hit that 45T or the massive 51T. I haven't got on Sheldon Brown's gear calculator yet to compare percentages between my old Roubaix and this bike but 1X is working well for me, regardless. I was a late comer to 1X on the MTB but now greatly enjoy the lack of complexity of a front derailleur and a shifter on the left side. It was an easy transition on this new bike.
Based upon your experience and use of the bike, do you feel this bike would be good for road touring (multi day trips)? I’m in your same age and health group so a flat bar is more beneficial for my needs. Thanks in advance for your advice! Please do more videos on the bike based upon your ride experiences!
@Gary Gbur I think from a geometry standpoint, the bike would excel in that realm however on the carbon frame (not sure about aluminum), it lacks the bosses that are typical of trekking bikes to attach accessories like panniers, etc. It has "plug & play" (as Specialized refers) fender mounts but they appear a bit less conventional than old school mount systems. I'd say you should definitely have a close look at one and see if it's adaptable to your needs. It very well might be. Another consideration is the brand new Diverge flat bar that just came out. It's only in aluminum frame but is rigged a bit more for trekking. www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-comp-e5-evo/p/175309?color=290926-175309&searchText=96220-5602
Kind of a craps shoot. My LG seemed a little stretched out for my 5'11 size but maybe not enough for your height. I hear things are flowing in a bit more than when I got mine, any info given on expected deliveries in XL?
Can you explain the differences in Sirrus X and Sirrus? It looks like the non X is basically pavement only and the X gives you some versatility? Would you say that is correct?
Yes. The Sirrus 6.0 is set up as more of a traditional road bike with a 2x drivetrain and narrow road-type wheels and tires. Frame geometry is the same. If I were exclusively a "roady" type, I'd go with the Sirrus 6.0. You can turn a 6.0 into a 1x but you can't make an X 5.0 a 2x due to the lack of a front derailleur attachment.
I am seriously considering purchasing this bike in a medium for gravel and bike path longer distance riding I would also do several upgrades to lighten it up and make a little more comfortable great review what is the current weight of your bike.
DO IT! You won't regret it! Just got back from a quick 15 miler on mine. With the mods done on mine including the new CG-R carbon seatpost, minus the accessories (lights, gps, seat bag) and the pedals, I got it down to exactly 20.0 lbs. One could easily question whether it was worth the cost but in addition to weight, I was intending to increase the quality and serviceability of the crankset...plus, it's pretty much how I roll on all my bikes! Hopefully, you're able to find one available. All the dealers within a couple hundred miles of my location are struggling and may not see ANY Sirrus X 5.0's till after the 2022 model year is released!
After riding mine for about 60 miles, I’m noticing the peddles have a lil bite till they pick up the torque. Told the bike shop about it, they told me it’s normal. Was wondering if you noticed it on yours.
Not sure if I'm understanding the issue in terms of "bite"? Maybe hard to rotate at first? Are they the pedals that came on the bike? If so, they are shite! A couple-a-few years ago, bikes came with NO pedals on higher end models, owners always went with their personal preference of pedals. Now they slap crap on them so you can pedal in the parking lot to try your bike. My stock pedals were off the moment I got it home. You could feel how out of true the axle was as it undulated under your foot with every rotation. I run Shimano XT mountain bike clipless pedals and MTB shoes. That may not be your thing but for a minimal investment of around $50...or much more, of course, you can get some quality flats that have bearings and the higher you go can be rebuilt and last years and years. Start by checking out these Race Face Chester's. A lot if guys run these on commuter/fitness rigs. www.jensonusa.com/Race-Face-Chester-Composite-Flat-Pedals Shop around...there's a lot of inventory discrepancies right now. Try Backcountry.com, their sidekick company Competitivecyclist.com, Worldwidecyclery.com. If that doesn't answer your situation, hit me up. I'm just guessing your still on a literally $5 set of pedals that came with the bike.
I’m looking at buying this bike. I have it on order. I’m buying an extra large for you and I’m concerned that it’s not a tall enough front chain ring. I was looking at the Praxis direct amount 48 tooth. I live in Florida. Do you know if there’s enough room for this?
Would someone be able to weigh in on this vs the Trek FX Sport 5? I've sourced both. I've disliked Trek in the past (can't explain why), but I've heard some reliability concerns about this Specialized. Thank you.
Not a big Trek fan, myself but I did buy an FX Disc for my wife that rides very little. Comparing apples to apples, the FX Sport Carbon 4.0 is a closer match in that it's 1x (1x11, not a 1x12), not 2x, and does have a respectable GRX drivetrain for a hundred bucks less. Personally, I'm not sold on the ISO Speed isolation and now that I have Future Shock, I AM sold on that! Not sure how things play out on the front end of the Sport 4.0 but that's where I prefer the bulk of the damping. My legs can handle the rest. If you have access to both, it would be an interesting ride comparison. I like the look of the Sirrus frame much more, too.
@@OhMySack The Sirrus frame is by far better looking, it's true. It also seems that Trek is trying to copy Specialized every move down the color of the frame (FX Sport 6 vs Sirrus 6). Appreciate the great video and response. I have a 5X shipping in, hopefully here in a few days! I think I'll end up popping on that Praxis BB and crankset. What difference did you notice when switching to that?
@@ComputerStuff The 40T that I ordered on it is more conducive to my terrain, moreso on the gravel grind/single track riding I do on it periodically. The weight, for sure since I was looking to get rid of some. More significant for me is the ease of removal of the new set up as opposed to the problematic issue with the stock crankset. Stock is fine if you never intend to take it off to service bearings, etc. I maintain my own bikes so it's not uncommon for me to pull a crankset to get to bottom bracket bearings, etc during an extensive maintenance, especially when riding it on dirt trails.
That post is a Specialized C-GR or "Cobble Gobbler". Originally designed for the Roubaix model and the Roubaix race. When I searched for mine, I noticed that it seemed to possibly be something that Specialized was no longer producing. I'm not positive if that the case but I was able to locate one from an independent dealer that had one in stock after a search on Google. You might try a local Specialized dealer first or go the Google route.
What made you choose 175 mm cranks over 172.5 mm? I'm 6 foot tall with a large x5 and want to change the cranks out to GRX 810-1x. Currently have 172.5 cranks. Not sure if the longer ones would be better.
I determined that I didn't want a 2x any longer for my purposes. For a road/gravel combo, the percentage of ratio coverages of the 1x12 is just fine and simplicity and weight savings over 2x was also a benefit.
@@moehoward9473 $700 dollars more for the identical frame in last years color. Black is blah on bikes, now. I'm over black bikes. The 105 would get torn off and at minimum, Ultegra or GRX put on. I'd guess the DT Swiss wheels might be a teensy bit lighter but they're no special build so just like the 5.0, they're off and replaced with carbon and better quality, lighter hoops and hubs. They squeeze a few more grams out of the carbon post installed but not functional like the S-Work CG-R. Bottomline...to get the bike where I wanted would have cost me well over a $1000 more than an X 5.0 did for the nearly identical result. The 6.0 just doesn't fit the cross platform capability that I ultimately decided I was after. I see no published weights on any of these bikes but as I mentioned in another post, mine is now at exactly 22.0 lbs in current riding configuration...that's GPS, Pedals, Lights, Seat Caddy with CO2's and tools. Once my carbon wheels are onboard, I'll easily be sub 20# but I'll continue to run the 38c tires necessary for cross riding use.
@@OhMySack A stock XL (Extra Large) Sirrus 6.0 weighs about 20.2 lbs czcams.com/video/ZMjhbyGWwlA/video.html A Large would be less than that. Once you get carbon wheels on that, of course the total weight would also go down. But if you just get wider tires for the 6.0, like those on the X 5.0, seems you would be set? But if the color is holding you back, then yea, I see your point, the dark blue does give it a different look. Bottom line is, they are both great bikes and can't go wrong with either. If you could, could you provide some details on your crankset upgrade? Did you just need to buy the Praxis crankset you linked to? Or did you need to buy other items like bottom bracket, etc?
Just to revisit this subject, today I tore the bike down due to being covered in powdery dust from a 10 mile single-track grind yesterday. I took the liberty to pull the pedals and all the accessories (Garmin 820 & mount, Lezyne Caddy, Lezyne light) except for a plastic mount attached under the seat. Total weight with a certified scale to plus/minus .4 oz was exactly 20.00 pounds.
The X 5.0 comes with Specialized Pathfinder 38mm wide tires with Gripton compound on 21mm internal width rims. What I have learned is they are well regarded tires by road/gravel riders as they offer a great tread option. Smooth patch in the center with great tread just off center and knows on the corners. They are surprisingly fast on the road but you are still swinging the mass of a wider, more voluminous tire and wheel. Their recommended psi is 50-80psi, IIRC, with tubes. 50# is the floor for certain but the bike comes with extra tubeless valve stems and the tires and rims are tubeless ready. I converted mine in less than a half hour and run the front at 40psi and the rear at 50psi without issue and much diminished road performance. I will go lower as I progress on to more chunky terrain. More volume equals a more compliant ride on the rough stuff.
@@smallnuts2 The 6.0 was exactly what I thought I wanted at first because it was more like the Roubaix I had to ditch in drivetrain terms. Shimano 105 is a pretty bulletproof groupo. But then I saw the X series 5.0 and thought hard about the cross terrain compatibility and knowing the wide range of modern 1x drivetrains, it won out with me. Regardless, I'm betting you'll be happy with either. They're great bikes. Especially when you make your personal changes to them.
Quite informative! Thanks for sharing. Recently bought the X5. So, which M30 BB are you using? I couldn’t find the right diameter specification on Specialized X5 webpage.
Thanks! I'm using the Praxis Road / M30 BSA threaded 68mm width. Thats the appropriate BB for that threaded shell. If you go that route, you'll want to get the $20 tool for proper, clean installation. It's not a Shimano or GXP pattern on the external bearing cups.
@@subhomoyghosh9074 Yes, I use a Park Tool BBT-9 wrench with Shimano's $5 FC-25 adapter that fits in the tool. This combo is used on most external BB's but there are many different types out there. If you're replacing it, I suppose you could use whatever you had to get it out but I avoid that method and use the proper tools. Installation instructions are critical, however. Proper torque values are also critical otherwise you'll end up with a creaking BB that will drive you insane while riding!
@@OhMySack Cool! Thanks. I will take a look at them. I am also using Redshift’s shock-stop seatpost. It does add a bit of weight as it is not carbon but I am liking the feel so far!
Tee quick question. Every-time my shock get compressed on the way up it make a loud spring type of sound. Was wondering if it’s normal or I should take it back to the shop. Tnx man
Of the Future Shocks I've experienced, I've not heard any sound coming from them. It's not a terribly complicated mechanism to tackle but my dealer offered to show me how to disassemble and replace the spring for my desired performance so I'd check with them and perhaps they can work through it with you. Did they supply you with 2 extra springs, a bushing for the steerer tube, and 5mm spacers to adjust stack height? It could be the spring or possibly the internal telescopic unit down in the steerer tube that's making the noise. The latter is not serviceable, certainly not as a DYI component. I'm reminded of someone with a 2020 that had an issue with his when new and it required dealer intervention. As an aside, he was able to get the dealer to replace it with a Future Shock 2.0 which is an adjustable system by a knob on top of the steerer tube. I'd take advantage of warranty on this one so you get it ironed out properly.
I rode for 80 kilometers and had abnormal noises (during the period when I shook the car，About a few seconds).I went to the center axle of the pit and added some oil. At present, it is more than 400 kilometers. I feel that it will sound again at any time. I only added a pair of rain shields.
@@safegun155 Glad you got that figured out. I know the internals on these wheels are not the best. Adequate at most and likely very suitable for those that are not avid daily riders, especially longer distances. As I mentioned, mine will be replaced...and soon. If there is one place you can throw money and get the most impact, it's good hubs and hoops!
@Anil Kanji I have not yet made a brake upgrade. That's sort of testament to the function of the original brakes. I figured when the time comes, I'd be likely to go with the XT series so I haven't looked into the XTR's. I'll have to look into it when I get back on the bike since I've been out of the loop for a little while but ready to get back in!
IIRC, in stock config, it was about 22 lbs or so. With all the changes I made to mine, with the accessories removed from the handlebar, I got it to exactly 20 lbs.
Just got mine this week. Just a quick question, I need to order my Ergons and I noticed that you met with the cork. May I ask you why. Is it purely esthetic? What about wet weather?
WOW! You're LUCKY! LOL! What flavor did you get?! Regarding Ergons...I've been riding a few years with a fellow trailbuilder mentor that's in his mid seventies. I swear he still outclasses me in endurance on the mtb's! He's been riding with Ergons as long as I've known him but I never went that direction on my MTB like he has done. I figured there HAS to be something to his thinking so with my numbness issue, I tried them and I've figured it out now that I have them on the Sirrus. I got the GP3 because the bar-end is just right in length. The cork is really cool, too. It's real cork but it's impregnated with a rubberized base so you get the grip and feel of cork in all weather conditions but without the breakdown that cork goes through after long use. I like them better than traditional, sticky rubber grips.
@@OhMySack I had go get a 2021 4.0. I desperately wanted a 5.0, but they are sold out till 2022. Something to look forward to. Anyway, I have Ergon 3 on my 2020 Giant Escape. They are awesome. I was specifically wondering about the cork. My back is Grey. I think the brow will be nice, but I’m going for the ergon 5. Thanks
Is it still Future Shock 1.5? I thought they were supposed to change to 2.0 and maybe oil dampened vs coil. For $200 more than 2019 and no significant changes just seems like price gouging to take advantage of the bike shortage and high demand
Future Shock 1.5 and it does the job very well. Impressive actually. When I was researching, the 2020's were listing at $1700. This 2021 was $1800 with the change to 1x12 SLX. When the change was set in motion, I'm guessing bike shortages were far from reality but what hasn't gone up in price?
Brilliant. Just bought one. Used but great shape. Very lucky. The pandemic has dried up the global stock of these "gravel" type bikes from many brands. Lockdowns have encouraged many people to get on the bike. Thanks for the upgrade ideas! My first goal will be to put a 38T. I ride in the Dolomites. So, in the end, did you have to buy the BB from Praxis? I have more questions, of course !!
Good job finding one! The Praxis M30 BB is necessary for this crankset due to the proprietary nature of the crankset (being similar to Sram GXP). It's a 30mm spindle on the drive side and a 27mm on the non-drive side. You'll need the BB tools from Praxis for another $20.
@@OhMySack , thanks for the reply!!! I'm late with the gratitude, sorry. I'm going to forego the Praxis setup. Quite expensive considering new BB, etc. I still want to get another crankset, so what's the original BB ?? BB30 type? I would like to get a middle of the road crank compatible with the existing BB. Also, you mentioned you're considering building your own carbon wheels. I've found some decent deals (as my friends did) on disc ready 700c carbon wheels...what's are the gotchas to look out for here?? It's become insane trying to keep up with the standards. It seems that every time I've tried a custom upgrade on some of my older bikes, I always got bit in the ass... thanks for your help. I appreciate it.... come to Italy, we'll go for a ride.
I like fitness bikes but i cant help but feel that if im going to spend the $ that the high end models cost and go full carbon then might as well go with a full on road bike with higher gearing and get some speed or do some climbing, these bikes arent really made for high speed or climbing so the carbon seems like more of a sales pitch lol
Are 20-25 mile runs with this bike doable and comfortable? Read some reviews that it is not good for longer distances. Looking at buying this same bike. Thanks for your time
Absolutely! My typical longer ride is a 22 mile out and back with about 1200' of climb. It's better for me than my Roubaix was due to the flat bar. No reason you couldn't run this bike as a touring rig aside from the fact it doesn't have the threaded bosses for attaching racks for panniers.
Have they fixed the crank indefinitely. On the site it still states Praxxis Alba but a B68 BB and states a 40 tooth CR. I’m new to road/hybrids. I sold my high end MTB because I wasn’t going enough if ever and ride daily on the road. This is my prime choice as the trek fx 2 was meh coming from higher slx components.
They listed the crankset as a Praxis Alba and it was NOT and is not and I confirmed that with Praxis in my initial investigation. What they are installing on the most recent, I don't know but they've been using the same crankset for a very long time. The crankbolt issue was "fixed" with loctite as I explained in the video and I don't believe that has changed unless they have gone to a new crankset. Although it was stated to have a 40T chain ring, mine was a 42T and several other folks that have communicated with me have the same. I bought a 40T Praxis and the OEM 42T will bolt right up if you choose to run with it.
@@OhMySack thanks man, sorry I’m a complete novice transferring to a hybrid as I had a downhill machine. I’m super interested in this bike and contacting every bike shop around. I’m curious to know how long an order would be if anyone in the comments just received one. I’m thinking of driving 100 miles each way for this bike !
5'11" & size Large frame. Fit is good. Medium sizing is 5'9" and below. My knees are a little too close to handlebars when maneuvering and sharp turns.
@@OhMySack that’s interesting - I’m 6.0 (184 cm). I’m currently riding Large crossttail(mentioned below). However I feel like it’d be logical to get XL Sirius X and play with seat height. Interesting. I wish shops would have more size to proper check fitment. Thanks for sharing!
@@forty-second At 6'0, you're at the end of the range for the large and beginning for XL. Seat height on either is not so much an issue as they are both equally adjustable. What I'd be concerned about is Reach, Stand over, & Stack. You could easily be stretched out on an XL and would have to use a shorter stem and run your seat forward to decrease cockpit reach. You'll be chasing a good fit. That could get more involved for a proper bike fit. Out of the box, the large feels like it is more conducive to the larger half of its size range (5'9-6'0). The seat post already has a 14mm setback and it has a 90mm stem. Take a look at the geometry between the Lg and XL. You'll see pretty significant jumps between reach, stand-over, and other important fit measurements. The differences are quite subtle when comparing S, M, L sizes. A look at almost any of the Sirrus line will get you in the ball park for fit so you can narrow your need for an X 5.0 if that's what your going after. Most good Speshy dealers will have at least ONE guy that's had the fit training. They will know right away which direction to send you. www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-x-5-0/p/186964?color=299021-186964&searchText=92421-3001
@@OhMySack me again! Accidentally checked specialized website and noticed that 1 X 5.0 is available in Santa Cruz, CA (40 mi from where I live) in XL size. Hurried up to the store and put the down to assemble the bike. It was not even on the display! Probably that's why it was still available, and probably, because of XL size. I checked sitting position on X 4.0 that was on the display, and it looks like with my 6.0 (186 cm) height I'm quite comfortable, less cramped on XL. SO waiting for the bike, and probably shoot some video as a mini review to share my excitement =) I asked about the recall, and you were right 6 months ago - Red Loctite, that's the remedy. I'll see how it works.
@@forty-second HEY! Great you cornered one in the wild! My local shop just received several pallets of new Specialized bikes. Not sure what they got, though. One of the biggest issues has been the ships sitting offshore in Long Beach and LA Harbor have not been able to offload due to backlogs and Covid issues on the docks. A lot of shipping lines have cancelled trips from the far east so they don't sit and wait in port for a month like they have been. Crazy! Anyway, post a link when you do a video. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
It's a relatively uncomplicated system with minimal travel. It's nothing like a dampened air/hydro suspension on a say a mountain bike fork. Given this unit runs a spring and you get three to adjust it to your liking, I can't see this failing...and even if it did, it would have zero effect on ridability. It would ride just like any typical non-dampened bike.
I'm using it for road and road rides to "blue" IMBA designated single-track trails and back home via road. I had to part with my Specialized Roubaix road bike after having a recent lumbar fusion and a past cervical fusion and not being able to ride drop bars any longer. The flat bar is perfect and comfortable, still fast enough for solid output road rides but the bonus of the offroad capability was key. I still ride my full suspension MTB but enjoy the mix this bike offers. Pedalling a near 20 pound bike on the technical trail climbs is a lit of fun!
Good to hear the bike makes you happy after a medical issue 🙏 The Netherlands is quite flat suppose and maybe I take te bike out for a spin on a mtb course. Honestly the future shock wil not be as good as a full suspension on te front on a hardtail but well see. Wishing you a great time and good health with your x 5
@@b.luijkx8511 Thanks! Future Shock is definitely not a substitute for a bona-fide front suspension fork but it does a fantastic job if damping the numbing chatter on rough roads and even the washboard effect on gravel roads. Add good carbon bars and it's even better! I'm certain you will enjoy yours.
@@OhMySack Hello what bike do you recommend....this sirrus x 4.0 2021( at 1300 euros and 0 kms) or the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 because I am thinking what to buy....the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 is available at 1000 euros and 400 km on it
Hey! Awesome video! Looks like my ride minus the Praxis crankset. I purchased mine in October 2020. Love it! I plan to change to the Praxis Zayante Carbon 40t crankset as well. What length cranks did you get? The stock are 172.5. I'm leaning towards 170. I'm also considering adding the NGeco Praxis power meter from power2max.com. I would like power meter pedals, but not many cheaper ones in SPD pedals. By the way, did you say at 2:48 that the stock chainring was a 42 tooth? Mine is a 40 tooth. Didn't know if you meant 40 tooth?
I'm running 175mm cranks. That's always worked best for me when I have tried different configurations in the past. The Specialized specs said the x 5.0 came with a Praxis crankset and 40T chainring and it's definitely NOT a Praxis product (confirmed directly through Praxis) and mine had a 42T ring. For pure road riding, I'd have kept it on but with my mix of road & singletrack, the 40T is a good fit for me so that's what I went with when buying the Praxis setup. Regarding the power meter, I was a little late in getting around to thinking about using one. You can buy the Praxis Zayante Carbon set up with a power meter. The problem is they will not sell just the crank arm that houses the strain gauge. It would likely be far cheaper buying it up front rather than adding one. I see the P2M replaces a spider...which the 1x Praxis does not utilize so I'm not sure how that configuration can be adapted and maintaining the appropriate chainline. Interested in your solution if you roll with that!
@@OhMySack Thanks for the reply! Interesting that yours came with a 42t chainring. I know the 2020 came with a 42t. My 2021 didn't come with the Praxis Alba crankset either. Concerning the power meter, I emailed Praxis. They said the crankset with the power meter is way backordered, and they provided links to other vendors, including the NGeco Praxis in their reply. Here is the link to the NGeco power2max.cc/products/ngeco-praxis .
@@OhMySack Hi! When you put on the Praxis Zayante Carbon crankset, which M30 bottom bracket to you install? I clicked on the Praxis link for the M30 BB and saw a few different versions. I was curious. Thanks for your help!
@@gnatman1102 You'll need the M30 Road for the BSA English 68/73mm threaded. Spend the $20 bucks and get their installation tools. The BB wrenches for Shimano or Sram GXP don't fit since its a proprietary component.
I did, but only for a minute. If I was exclusively riding road, it would be my first choice but my intent was to be able to ride road as well as single track trails, the latter being my biggest preference. The 6.0 is a nice set but is built more for the road segment with the 105 components and 2x drive train.
You sound like an experienced rider,I wanted a 5.0 but unavailable. I have a 6.0 on order thinking about putting more aggressive hybrid tires on it for dual purpose,any other changes you would recommend? Thanks.
@@mikejohnson7768 Bigger tires will definitely fit the frame. If I recall, the 6.0 has a bit skinnier, traditional road wheel so there might be a little limitation on how wide you go. I don't think they'll accommodate the 38's like on the 5.0 but you should be able to get something significantly wider. As for the rest, RIDE IT! The 105 drive train is bullet proof. As mileage increases, you'll start seeing things you might want to upgrade. In my case, I have a lot of miles on mountain bikes as well as road bikes with the former being more my passion. The gearhead part of me causes me to make immediate improvements that a newer rider might not notice or appreciate. A stock 6.0 is a very good bike!
Just received the X5.0 this week. It has the Praxis Alba crank. Is the weight savings and better performance justify the upgrade to the Zayante carbon?
If you definitely have a Praxis Alba that is identified as such ON THE SET, then no, I don't think you need to switch unless you like spending money on shiny bits like I do! Keep in mind, the Praxis has been listed as the supplied crankset on the 5.0 but in reality, it was not and I confirmed that with Praxis engineers at the beginning of my changeover. I have no clue who manufactured the OEM crankset on my bike being the same as all those in the past that suffered problems as I described in my video. The Zayante carbon indeed had a major effect on the lightening of my bike but unless that is your goal. A standard Alba is totally suitable for the bike.
I also wanted to upgrade to cassette to the Shimano Deore XT 10-51t but was told the Sirrus X 5.0 actually runs the older HG Shimano freehub body so the new Shimano cassette won't work. Is this true? If so, what are my options?
@@anilkanji4004 Correct, they have the standard spline. Check for a Sunrace or Boxx cassette. The 5.0, at least mine, came with a Sunrace as stock and even after my XTR upgrade, I continue to run it. I've run lots of them on my Mtn Bikes. They're solid and well made. Just a little heavier because they are steel cogs. Due to the 10T, it might be you have to look towards an e13 or other aftermarket. That desire for 1 less tooth might be prohibitively expensive when you see the cost of some of these 12 cog cassettes! Might be cheaper to add a tooth or 2 to the chainring if you're needing more top end.
@@OhMySack so what you are saying is that the Shimano XT upgrade is not compatible with the Sirrus X5.0 ( I wanted to upgrade for weight savings and better shifting)
@@anilkanji4004 If you're referring to XT rear derailleur and shifters, you're fine. The only limiting factor is using the "new" style cassette. You would have to convert your freehub to the newer 1x12 Shimano spline...which is likely doable but I have gone there, myself. That said, I have always been an XTR guy on all my bikes right up to 1x11. The XTR on my 5.0 is the first 1x12 Shimano I have had. The feel between XTR and the SLX that it comes with is not that much different. They have really taken the tech from XTR and built it into both SLX & XT. I personally think Shimano's 1x11 components felt more precise. At least with my XTR. It's still better than SRAM, though.
I use Garmin. On my bike, my motorcycle, the airplane, the car/truck, and .....it goes on! On this bike, I put the Edge 820 Explorer. It's a less expensive version of the standard 820. Touchscreen, color mapping, does everything you need on a bike and then some. The more expensive 820 is overkill, IMO. Check GPSCity.com for factory refurbished. Half the cost, brand new, 1 year warranty. I do run a Wahoo TickR HR monitor that links to Garmin via ANT+. Garmin interfaces very well with all apps, including it's own "Connect". My buddy complains he has limited connectivity in some attributes with his Wahoo gear...like it won't allow multiple peripherals on Strava and other apps. I run a Garmin cadence and speedo on all my bikes and they interface with no issue. The light is a Lezyne. Not really bright enough as a stand-alone headlight for night riding but as a strobe for daytime, very conspicuous. People see me! It's USB charged with multiple functions. Lezyne's HQ is right here where I live, too. Good quality gear and real nice floor pumps.
@@OhMySack Gpscity has absolutely nothing right now. Looks like the bike section at Walmart. Barron. Currently using Ride with GPS on my iPhone, so I want wait. Just ordered the biocork Gp5 and the light. Thank you so much for your kind advice. Stay safe.
@@zlee11 My bad! I bought mine and received it, went through it thoroughly and was stoked about it and went back to buy a second since my Edge 520 on the MTB needs a battery replacement after about 6+ years...and they were all out. I looked a couple times, later and sort of forgot about it. I bought a new aftermarket battery for the 520 and wired it in so it's good again. Not bad life after so many years of constant use. I had to charge every 2-3 rides.
Hi so im running an ultegra gs8000 rear cog or cassette 11-28 with the slx set up i have the 11 speed 2020 model you stated you changed to a xtr derailer and is waiting on a different shifter i been debating on that last uprade any suggestions?? Im running a wolftooth 46 oval chainring with a GRX812 crankset and i live in florida no hills here with the roval c38 wheelset and a ton of other upgrades and i love the bike but just like you i like to upgrade everything little by little i also have a redshift seatpost a bit heavy but i love it thanks in advance and congrats on a great set up
So I think you're getting at looking to upgrade from SLX rear derailleur/Shifter to the XTR set up? First, as you can imagine, it's night/day different in performance. I got my shifter the other day and it's just so much more precise, quicker shifting. Since you're in lots of flatland and you're able to roll with that 46T oval (which I run the 32 Wolf oval on my MTB's) along with an 11-28 cassette, I wouldn't bother stepping to a 1 x 12 because aside from just that 10T, all you're getting is that low gearing from 39, 45, 51. Seems worthless in your area. I'd highly recommend the XTR and the cool thing, the 11 spd version is abundant and the SHIMANO XTR RD-M9000 11SP is about $100 bucks CHEAPER than the 12 spd RD! I run the 11 spd on my Specialized StumpJumper and the XTR 9000 stuff shifts a tad smoother and the end stops have a different, better feel to them then the new 12spd shifter unit. Also, there are a bunch of 12 spd shifters that are breaking! That'll be worked out quickly, though and ALL XTR has a 3 yr warranty, not 2 yr like XT. With an 11/28 cog, you might be able to use the GS medium cage I link below. Make sure to confirm since you are using a big ring up front but I "think" that will all go. www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-XTR-RD-M9000-11S-Rear-Derailleur The shifters are a tough one. I was just looking for the 11 spd and can't find any. The new 9100 series was set up to do 11/12 spd but the one I got is 12 spd only. They must be in production still.
btw...how are you liking the C38's? They gotta be a huge difference! I was really leaning that way but the only thing I was stuck on were the roval hubs even though they have DT 350 internals. I can get the Light Bicycle hoop with Industry Nine hubs and my choice of spoke (Sapim Race) for a bit less so I'm sort of leaning that way. Haven't pulled the trigger, though! It's another good chunk of coin!
@@OhMySack thanks so much for the advice and yes shifters well they are not available anywhere i will start to work on changing out the derailer and yes i love my c38s huge difference i did upgrade the hub ratchet to a 54t for a quicker engagement overall i love the bike over here its mostly paved roads and trails and about 10% light gravel so im running some robaix 2 bliss tubleless and they work just fine
@@angelortiz353 Hey, just a heads up, I have another XTR shifter on backorder from BackCountry.com. I talked to them last evening and was told they received a shipment of a quantity but it takes them a while to get into inventory...and possibly fill the B/O's but you might check with them or their sister company CompetitiveCyclist.com to see if something's on the horizon. Jenson had the best deal on the RD for 11 spd, though. Smart move on the 54POE for the Rovals! It's what I would do as well. Happy riding and Keep the shiny side UP!
In another reply relating to a video showing a 2020 Sirrus 6.0 2x, the weight of my rig WITH XT pedals, Garmin, and a Lezyne underseat caddy full of a tube, 2 CO2 cartridges, and tire irons, it was at exactly 22.0 lbs. Again, exactly as shown in the video but with the newer XTR shifter. Fast forward to now...yesterday, I did a solid 10 mile single-track grind on my local trail which is pretty much powder right now. Today, I gave the Sirrus a detailed bath and maintenance so I took the liberty to pull the pedals and all the accessories OFF except for the Lezyne Caddy mount device which is attached to my seat rails, so no caddy bag and contents. The bike came in at EXACTLY 20.0 lbs. My scale is certified to plus/minus .4 oz.
Oh snap! Nice bike! I have the red one on order! Blue looks really nice though! Let's see some more vids! Woohoo!! Go ride that thing! What were your handlebars?
As a partial factor in overall bike weight, it's possible you could see a very small increase. Addressing both questions, in reality, that's dependent on the motor... you. From what I'm able to determine, the new X 3.0 is a 1x11 and sports a big 42c tire? That's a lot of tire and wheel adding to bike weight to compare to the typical road bike. If getting your road speeds up is a goal and keeping with the X 3.0, your best bang for the buck would be tire and wheel weight reduction. My personal sustained mph average in my road terrain is about 2 mph less than what I was typically running at on my Roubaix. I'm getting a solid workout, albeit a bit slower since I'm no longer on 28c tires, light wheels, and running a 50/39 2x11.
Yes, there would be no issue reaching pedals. They might be a little stretched out between seat and handlebar but the dimensions between the Medium frame, that would be most appropriate, and the Large is pretty small.
I hit a max of 42mph on a long gradual downhill with a minimal tuck. On the flats, it's not too much for me to keep it around 17-18mph. Depends on what you got for legs!
Does it happen when you pedal? When you coast? Rhythmic with wheel rotation? Let's hear some specifics and maybe get you on to a fix. Which also begs the question whether you discussed it with the dealer you bought it from? Could be a number of things from freehub, wheel bearings, chain alignment....ping me vack with the circumstances.
@@OhMySack it happen when i pedal and sometimas when i dont but its always that creak-clunking noise in the back i dont think its from the cassete or from chain i removed that big plastic ring from the weel thinking that was making noise i only got bike for 2 mnts with around 150 miles on it
@@traillhikernorth261 I assume you had to break the disc protector to get it off? (As opposed to having the cassette removal tools). If it's occasionally happening when NOT pedalling, it could be the free hub which is the spline protrusion that your cassette is riding on. There are a series of bearings and locking pawls inside that and it's possible it has a defective bearing. Nothing back there is rocket science, it's just a matter of having the proprietary tools to get to the components. Your bike is under warranty and will be for sometime. Take it back to the dealer you bought it from, barring that, any Specialized dealer, and have them look at it. It might require a replacement part or just some proper service and adjustment. It happens every now and then. My wife's Trek FX (Trek version of Sirrus) had a bad freewheel right out of the box. She didn't notice but I could gear it when riding alongside and that stuff drives me nuts! So, take it in and get it checked. You're due gor your free tuneup anyway. Most shops offer free adjustments after 100 miles to adjust break in periods on cables for shifters and what not. Post up your results!
@@bobbob9364 No. Very few quality bikes run the old quick release systems and instead have adopted through axles, 12mm diameter in the rear and 15mm on the front. These easily thread in and out on the bike with a 5mm hex wrench. It is a superior, far stiffer set up than quick release.
I work at a bike shop and have ridden dozens and dozens of bikes. Out of all of them, this one is the most fun to ride. Also versatile, and a good value. You climb on the thing and it's like you're 15 years old again. You just want to ride, anywhere.
Can’t stop watching the bike. Already bought one, same color, waiting for it’s arrival in 2 weeks.
i got 2021 in green :) and love it!!!
@@tejinderseera1280 Did yours come with a real Praxis setup?
I picked up a 2021 Sirrus x 4.0 yesterday. I took it out for a ride when I got home and I was impressed with and smooth and easy it rolled. The bike just wanted to go. I wasn’t expecting it to be as fast as it was.
Yeah! These things are pretty slippery!! Keep riding and enjoy!!
I have a 2021 x 4.0 too. Wanted the x 5.0 for comfort but they were sold out. Is the 4.0 faster bc of the heavy wheels on the x 5.0? Any upgrades I can do to make 4.0 more comfortable? Why not upgrade to Shimano 105 or ultegra?
Why not add suspension instead of the cobble gobbler seat post? Also how does the redshift stem compare to future shock?
Very cool bike! I just got my first bike about a month ago, and it's a 2020 Sirrus X 4.0. I'm in love with the bike thus far. I'm 30 years old and have no where near 300 mile on it yet, so I am thoroughly impressed by your ability to tackle so many miles at 58--jealous! Very interesting to hear your experienced input for possible future upgrades. Upload more videos of your upgrades if you get a chance :)
Thanks! I appreciate the support. I'm lucky that I have the time to ride and live in a place that makes what road riding I do, a little safer, perhaps?! The struggle is real still, getting my legs back after such a long break forced by my surgeries. I was really looking forward to getting this bike during the latter part of the process knowing it would be my ticket to recovery.
Keep plugging away at the miles, however you can and force yourself if you have to. Eat right and it helps as well! You know the drill! 😄
Just picked up a 2021 Sirrus X 4.0 as my first bike also and I'm in love!
Do you still have this bike? Would you still recommend?
@@rsx101 I still have the bike and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a commuter/fitness/cruiser type of bike. The bike is comfy and plenty fast, but not fast enough to keep up with road bikes. So if you're looking for a fast and comfy ride, but not too interested in doing the road bike thing, then you'll be happy with it.
@@BunnehFuFu Sounds like it's exactly what I'm looking for. I haven't been on a bike since I was a kid (34 now). Do you think the 4.0 is worth the upgrade over the 3.0?
Very nice video. Enjoy your bike ! Just got the X 5.0 (2020) in Netherlands. Nice bike. I will make video after couple weeks.
I appreciate your insightful in-depth breakdown of your upgrades and the bike in general.
I sold my $4k Santa Cruz stigmata and bought this - true story.
The comfort level of this big is the best I’ve met.
Good golly, Marty, that is quite a switch!! The Sirrus must seem to have a 'bolt upright' seating position compared to your Stigmata, no?
Ordered this after watching your video. Just got the Sirrus X 3-0 though for my alternate bike. Thank you for the comprehensive review and the tips. Kindly o
Post some more videos of your ride with this awesome bike.
I hope you're pleased with your decision! Glad to have helped! Enjoy the ride.
Just picked up a 2021 Sirrus X 4.0 and I'm in love!
Congratulations! They really are cool bikes. Pick it up used or new? I'm out of the loop a bit since I'm not buying new bikes lately. Wondering if they're still tough to come by with the supply chain and crowded ports issues still?
Thanks man! What a detailed review. I think of buying this bad boy instead of my 2018 Specialized Crosstrail Elite Carbon. Post more on the bike - interesting to know your experience!
Just bought an orange one, took it for my first ride, so light, and fun to ride. Good video.
Orange! Wow. That sounds killer
How fast can you go on it?
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 I've got 37 MPH. Measured on a Cateye Padrone.
@@tylerrusty1122 That must be going downhill. The pro cyclists average 28-31 Mph on the flat. I have the Giant Fastroad Advanced 1 (20.5 lbs) and my top speed on the flat is 20mph
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 I am a mountain biker, so I go quite fast downhill. I ride my Sirrus on the road.
I’ve got the same bike with a similar setup, using the CGR seat post, Specialized carbon bars, SRAM carbon cranks, OneUp pedals, and found a pair of mint condition used Roval CLX 32 carbon wheels. Great bike for all around riding when I want something simpler to ride vs my Roubaix
Outstanding discussion. I thought I was standing there with you in your driveway. Thank you for your comments on the bottom bracket & crank set. That is certainly a weak spot with Specialized. You should have just ordered a carbon frame set and built the bike yourself. Those Praxis parts look like they are very high quality. Which spring are you running in your Future Shock?
I have the medium tension spring installed and haven't yet tried the other 2. I would have built it frame up but Specialized does not make this frame available on its own...it's all or nothing.
I just ordered mine today, and surprisingly my LBS can get me one by the end of the month...stoked! in Australia, most places seem to be taking pre-orders and offering delivery in late November, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that they already had a couple coming in from an order they placed in July/August.
anyway, I'm super-keen to ride the X 5.0, as my Sirrus test riding has so far been on the 1.0/2.0 models (fun enough, but I wanted the X 5.0). thanks for the informative video, and I'm digging the upgrades you've done.
WOW! Lucky you're able to get one now! I'm seeing reports from dealers in the USA stating nearly everything is beyond backorder but actually "oversold" through the model year and they can't order.
@@OhMySack yeah I know, I was really surprised as well. everything that I have been reading online (and a couple of bike shop conversations) lead me to believe that I would have to settle on a lower-tier model or find something else - or wait nearly a year. ☺
I was wondering if you're still enjoying the Ergon grips? I like the design, and am thinking about getting some myself.
@@superflea72 I liked them from the start but the more I mix up my riding conditions and terrain, the more I like them. My preference is the medium bar end size the GP3 offers. They perform better than expected on single track jaunts, especially big, out of saddle climbs. You can ride the downhill chunk with a loose grip yet maintain good contact due to the shape.
@@OhMySack nice...thanks for the info.
I am a Sirrus newbie, mine os 2018 Sirrus Expert Carbon, got second hand, really happy with this “ Gravel “ bike, please post more! Thanks!
Not much difference in the frame. Glad you were able to score one. One would think they are made of "Unobtainium" in the current situation!
Awesome video and thanks for sharing! You've got some really really nice upgrades. I checked with one of my LBS about the C38's and they said they couldn't get them, seem to be on back order. I'm going to check another bike shop to see what they say. CG-R is on the way but I'm going to add the Phenom Expert saddle - that was the setup my friend has on his Roubaix Expert and felt really comfortable.
Thanks! After a little more research, I've decided to go with my own build on the wheels where I can choose a better hub system than Roval's hub with DT 350 internals and do it for the same or cheaper price. I have an excellent builder here locally that I've had do numerous carbon set ups.
Good luck on your mods!
@@OhMySack Definitely interested in how that turns out!
Nice Job.
Do you recommend the Sirrus. ?
How do you like the 6.0 sirrus?
If you're looking for something a bit less hard-core Roadie with capabilities of gravel and single track....YES! Absolutely!
I had to give up the drop bars and my Roubaix due to neck and lumbar surgeries and the seating position of the Sirrus 6.0 solved my physical issues. It still generates a great work-out on the road ride and it's a hoot to single-track it on some if my lesser chunky trails.
@@OhMySack I don’t go off-roading but I have a road bike. I’m looking for leisure and speed when I need it. Basically a road bike with flat bars.
@@johnrod2010 You should look to the 6.0 as you referenced. Pretty strictly Road oriented yet same frame construction and geometry. The 5.0 and 1x12 has a bit of a road challenge due to the high gearing and no large front sprocket. I was a pretty solid B class rider on my Roubaix and a few 30 milers a week if I wasn't on the trails with my mountain bike, I could hold a 17-18mph cadence in hilly terrain. That dropped to about 15mph on the Sirrus 5.0 mostly due to gearing and of course some wind resistance from the more upright seating position. I seriously considered the 6.0 but wanted the crossover to the single track trails. It allowed me ride 6 miles to my local, hilly trails, ride another 8 or so miles and get lots of vertical on the trails, then ride back home as opposed to towing my Stumpjumper by car to the trails.
Even though this bike would work for 99% of the riding I do, I think I would prefer a hard tail mountain bike. The durability and versatility would, in my opinion, make up for the extra weight. Plus, you can put less aggressive tires on it for smoother rolling.
And, the 2x or 3x on your mountain bike are a little more user-friendly on hills.
Thank you for posting this video. I have debated over and over between the 5x or regular 6. At 51 I only ride on paved trails and like the upright position that my road bike can't give. Do you feel like the 5X is much slower than the 6? Sooo torn.🙂 Thanks!!
If gravel or rougher trail riding isn't going to be in your future or is just super minimal, and riding closely to your previous road performance is more your goal, I'd be inclined to lean towards the Sirrus 6. On the road, I will never be able to catch all those Strava PR's I was setting on my Roubaix. I'd bet I'd come a whole lot closer on the 6.0 if road was my exclusive discipline. The 6.0 has 2x11, lighter wheels and narrow tires which will equate to better road speeds than the bigger, heavier wheel and 38c tires on a X 5.0. Riding position on any flat-bar is going to have some aerodynamic penalties but if you're the type of rider that spends lots of time on the hoods and not down in the drops, I think you'll love the comfort of the 6.0. It's going to shift with gear ratios that are typical of a road bike where the X 5.0 leans towards ratios that are more dramatic that we see on MTB's.
Now, to confuse matters, LOL!, if you're not out there pushing yourself hard and pedaling is more of a leisure activity while maybe staying fit...well, the X 5.0 steps back in to play, IMO, because of 1x12 simplicity. 12 gears all on the right hand side with one shifter and the gear range is enormous. You're color options are better, too...if that's important. ;-) I hope this makes sense and I'm not screwing up your decision process even more!
@@OhMySack Thank you so much for replying. You have given me lots to think about. LOL! There may be a 5% chance I would ride on crushed gravel, but for the most part it would be my local paved trail. I typically try to do 20miles 5 times per week, weather permitting, but I'm not a speed demon by any means. I avg about 14mph and I'm happy with that know I will save off a little with the sirrus. I do know I could get the x5 quicker than the 6 due to the times. Decisions! Decisions! 🙂🙂🙂
@Laika Hi there! After much debate I went with the Sirrus 6. It came today and I will have it put together at the LBS. Most of my riding is on paved bike trails and the tires are 32mm so bigger than the 23 on my older road bike. 🙂
@@shorelinerach01 Hi!
After one year with the bike, what’s is your opinion about it?
@@rafabern31 I really love it, but honestly could have gone with a lower model and have been just as happy. I really can't tell a huge difference in the 6 vs my friends 4. Lol When I was looking I went nuts and know now that it's over kill.
Just wondering, do you still own and ride this bike ? How are you liking it after all this time ?
Though not as often as I should or would like, I'm still riding my X 5.0 and I love it as much now as I did when new.
I'm constantly battling lumbar spine issues and now facing an SI Joint fusion but I still get on and squeeze out some cardio.
Because I'm a fanatic about taking care of my gear, the bike looks just like day 1. I just put new tires on it, too and continue to run tubeless.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, truly well done. I have the 2020 X 5.0 in sage green and I just found out about the recall. Would you recommend changing out the entire crankset the way you did or just have my local dealer do the quick fix?
Thanks for the kudos. Unless you're a total gearhead and expect to be removing the crankset with any regularity for high mileage maintenance and it's suiting it's purpose and not giving you grief, I'd contact your Specialized dealer with your serial number and just have them look into it. I think there is a point in manufacturing where the 2020's were getting the "fix" during production and it's possible yours may be okay. In reality, if you wrench on your own bike and have appropriate tools, especially the torque wrenches in 3/8" drive and 1/4" drive, you could feasibly do it yourself as it's not rocket science. Carefully heating the main crank bolt should allow for an easier release, especially if it HAS seen the new red threadlock compound like mine. The key to this whole fix is proper torque on the main crank bolt with red loctite and then the 2 crank arm pinch bolts. There is no "defective" part that I am aware of in the mix. It was about improperly torqued bolts falling out and non-drive side crank arms just falling off while people were riding. Ping me if I can be of further help.
Thank You for the Great Review, I Lucked Out and Found 1 Online & Ordered My X 5.0 , I was looking at the Marin DSX2 but that Gravel Bike would not be Available till next Spring of 2022.
Thanks for the video! I new to the cycling world, I guess I got lucky I just purchased the same bike and I like it. I’m ready to do some upgrades I like the Praxis crankset. The CG seat post what size is the length 350mm or the 400mm?
Congrats! I bought the 400mm post, either will work.
Love this bike! Any idea when Specialized usually introduces 2022 models?
Congratulations on the new bike...I’m digging that color, I have a 2020 X5.0 that I got back in august. I really like the upgrades that you have done so far. Can you list what the changes are on your 2021 vs. 2020 from the factory? It sounds like the bikes are identical other than a 12x1 on the 2021
Aside from colors available and the SLX 1x12 drivetrain, I don't believe there are any other changes...except for the gob of red Loctite on the main crank bolt! LOL! Man, I really wanted that sage green x 5.0 when I first started looking and soon realized that they were all gone! I really do like what I have. I'm keeping it all shiny. What color did you get back in August? I got blown off by all the shops I contacted saying they were all gone so that's when I put I deposit down on a 2021.
@@OhMySack I got the blue, but it’s more of a dark turquoise color depending on how the light hits it.
Awesome video !
Thanks for all the info, i watched your video a dozen times before buying mine back in April.
Im now looking to change/replace the factory bb.
As with your situation, it is not a Praxis part and im having lots of trouble finding what bb it came with from the factory.
Do you know the size and brand of the factory bb ??
Just a quick correction when referring to adjusting seat position due to the 25mm setback of the S-Works CG-R seat post, I meant adjusting the steerer stem not the "head tube".
NEW OWNERS...CHECK YOUR FRONT BRAKELINE ROUTING BEFORE YOU GET DAMAGE! It seems the traditional bike shop build has the front brake hose riding very close to the headtube and when the bike is steered either direction, it will abrade and damage the finish of the headtube. As soon as I got mine home, I removed the front brake lever from the bar after taking off the grip, and put 1 twist in the brake lever/hose assembly. That causes it to torque away from the headtube and not rub in any handlebar steering orientation. I then routed behind the shifter and rear brake hose as they cross in front of the bars. Look closely at the video to see what I'm referring to. I've seen bikes with the paint worn through because of this simple set up flaw. Clear protective film will not work for long in this case.
I agree about the brake hose...I used a cable tie to attach it to the other brake hose and shifter cable to keep it off the steer tube, but I’m going to give your solution a shot.
Thanks for sharing
Just bought one. I'm amazed with the bike for the price what a Great bike. 👍
Very interesting video for someone who is considering buying this bike, like me :)
You have L size, how tall are you ?
5'11 and the fit is great!
@@OhMySack I am 6'07, I need XL for sure. Thanks :)
@@jerzystefaniak6361 You're definitely a candidate for the XXL! They do make one and it's fitment range is 6'4"-6'6".
@@OhMySack well, 6'4 is much more then I have, what's more, there are just few available bikes in our market (Poland). I suppose, the XXL may be a little bit too big.
BTW, I've heard, the Spec is going to release the Sirrus X 2022 model in the middle of the 2021. Have you heard anything about it ?
I did the same with my Sirrus X 5. I used the Tranzx Jump Seat Dropper. Same concept but slightly lighter and cost less.
Excellent video. What is the headlight model?
Thanks! The light is a Lezyne "Zecto Drive" that I've had for a few years. Not sure if they still build them but they're a local company to me and build some quality components. It's VERY bright to look at but doesn't cast the kind of light I would want for night riding. I use purely for conspicuity in the flashing mode on my daytime road rides. It gets noticed! They have lots of light options. ride.lezyne.com/collections/led-lights-pairs/products/1-led-8p-v300
Maybe some possible bike packing trips in the future nice looking rig happy trails
Does "new for 2021" mean a big redesign? Saw one in the local shop, definitely the 2020 model. Any red flags on the 2020?
Same basic bike. The 2020 will have 1x11 as opposed to 1x12. Non issue, IMO. The recall on the crankset will apply as I mentioned in the video. Easy fix. The 2020 had a cool sage green that I really wanted but they were long gone!
@@OhMySack Thanks buddy, I will send a photo when I pick it up. I am on the East Coast and just finished a ride through winter with my Roll Sport (2020, same color scheme as the X5) so I am looking for a 4 season bike.
If ride in the city *flat terrain ,, almost use just 11,12,13,14,15T no necessary for 51T ,, just use small ⚙️ 4-5
Hey, I just bought this bike, pretty happy so far. I was curious, I noticed out of everything the brakes you didn't touch. Are they the Shimano BR-MT200 that came on mine. I normally run SLX brakes and these seem way under powered. Nice upgrades, I'll slowly work on mine, but I think brakes will be first for me.
They are the MT200's. Could be a bad bleed on yours? I run 8000 XT's on all my MTBs but for the predominant road riding, I'm finding these adequate. They will no doubt get changed out but it'll be the last item, certainly after wheels. I may try sintered pads first, though. I've never been a fan of resin pads, especially in wet conditions.
@@OhMySack Not sure if you can answer this as I am not familiar with these brakes or this bike style. The mount and caliper seem shaped different than the standard MTB shaped calipers/mount, can a set of 7100/8100's be swapped out, would it need an adapter? Thanks for the advice.
@@jonatonlome8421 Nope...it's not a direct swap. The front caliper appears to be a standard "Post Mount" but it falls short of a traditional post mount span between the bolts. The rear is a whole different animal having a "thru-chainstay" bolt up with a very narrow spacing. I'm currently looking into what we have available to upgrade. This is my first bike to have the new direct mount style of calipers that do not require an adapter if running standard 160mm rotors. At first glance, it appears a standard XT type MTB brake would not be an option at all due to their housing shape and even if they had an adapter, I suspect you'd have to go big on rotors. Since I was pretty satisfied with braking, I never bothered to look at upgrade options as of yet. I'm doing some digging now because my interest is piqued! I'll report back when I have some solid info.
UPDATE: It's looking like we have available, an SLX, XT, & XTR road caliper that is the same configuration as the rear that's on the Sirrus X 5.0. Backcountry.com has them but I'm not seeing a front/rear designation, just one option with rear spacing. I'm seeing GRX and Ultegra's utilizing a very thin adapter for the front orientation. My biggest interest at this point is whether we can use the XT Master Cylinders that we run on MTB's for thee flatbars. If so, the issue is licked! I'm going to do some more investigating, likely directly with Shimano.
@@OhMySack
I think this is what I would need and the front is a standard mount?
bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/slx-m7100/BR-M7110.html
@grizzled tee can you tell little about tyres since these looks like you changed to gravel ones while they come with road tires.
The bike comes with Specialized Pathfinder tires. A good road/gravel tire set. They roll pretty fast on the road but have a nice tread along the margins.
Do you use this bike mainly for road or mixed use? How does this bike ride regarding speed efficiency with the larger tires compared to normal 32’s?
Due to my current state of conditioning and training, the bulk of the miles I have on this has been road riding 12-30 mile rides at least 3 or 4 days a week but I have had it on some great singletrack trails in one of my local trail networks. Lots of vertical climb on some pretty chunky trails with an average mileage per ride in those conditions at about 9 miles and 1500' feet of climb. The purpose for this rig is to road ride 7 miles to my singletrack loop, do 9+ miles or more in the dirt, then ride the 7 miles back home. I've done that particular ride twice so far. The stock Pathfinder tires do very well on the road. Not as fast as 32c or smaller but I can hold an average road speed of 15-16 mph where I was averaging a 17-18 mph ride on my Roubaix that was running 28c Gatorskins. Gearing is perfectly capable of keeping up, just with bigger spreads between some the gears compared to a conventional road bike. There's definitely a noticeable difference with swinging a 38c tire and heavy OEM wheels/hubs. The internal width of these wheels are 21mm so you can easily drop the tire size as you see fit.
Thanks for the vid overview. Can you tell me the weight of the original crankset versus the Zayante? If you heat the crank bolt, would you simply use a heat gun?
The OEM crankset and chainring combination weighs in at approximately 800 grams, maybe a couple-a-few grams less as I'm STILL missing the main crank bolt and guestimating it's weight. The Zayante Carbon with single 40T chainring is approximately 535 grams. The bottom brackets are likely pretty similar in weight, maybe the new Praxis is a tiny bit heavier, by grams, because it has better cups and bearings.
Ironically, I finally weighed the entire bike just today and a very accurate hanging scale and the bike, exactly as I ride it with XT pedals, Lezyne caddy full of a tube, irons, 2, 20g CO² cannisters, my Garmin Edge 820 and mount, and the Lezyne handlebar light, came in at exactly 22.0 pounds.
I still have new carbon wheels to add once I decide what direction I'm going. I don't think it will be Roval C38's as I first envisioned. I'm gonna build a better set for the same or less money.
Also, a propane torch on a low setting and carefully applied to the crank nut only at the flame tip, on & off to bring up the temp should work.
@@OhMySack wow - with all your gear bike came under 10 kilos! (22 lb = 9.98 kilos)!
Griz, I followed your suggestions on crank removal and I'll too have to order a crank bolt. Soft aluminum. If I did it over, I'd add heat every other turn as the aluminum cools as quickly as it heats up. The thread locker seemed heavily applied, for sure.
Otherwise, the Praxis Zayante with 40-tooth is a nice upgrade.
Oh, be careful when trying to get the truth from Specialized, they indicated the default BB was 30mm Praxis standard. It is not, it's the 24mm Shimano standard. I don't think that I would have bought this bike with the latest $100 increase at $2000. I've watched this bike since 2017 and in three years it's gone up $300 dollars. Perhaps with XTR spec, yes, but not SLX.
1st of the year ,but what year ? Lol nice though ,I’m getting this or the same model without the x just love the tyres
I’m curious what is the longest (miles) you have risen this bike in a single day? Was the flat bar comfortable? Considering this bike for long distance road touring. Thoughts? Thanks!!
My longest ride to date is only about 32-34 miles, just inside 2 hours. Not much compared to a full day of trekking as I perceive it. I'm not much for trekking as of yet as I'm still concentrating on core building and muscle balance since I was forced off the bike for so long during my 2 lumbar surgeries. The flat bars, especially with the Ergon GP3 grips are very comfortable and offer lots of alternate hand positions. Personally, I think the platform would be great for trekking but I'm not sure about the adaptation of panniers and other storage on it. I'm not that "up" on what's out there to fit the bill.
Hi I have a Sirrus Pro and I to have the Zayante crank set. I have bought a new XT drivetrain to use with it but can't find a compatible 38t chain ring. Any suggestions?
Do you miss the 2x front chainring you would get the the normal Sirrus? Is it a grunt to get up hills on the 1x? I have a lot of steeps hills in my area.
Nope, I don't miss 2x. The Roubaix I had to give up had brand new Ultegra Compact 50/39 and I had an 11/36T in the back, again for the elevation gains I have here. I was originally considering the Sirrus 6.0 for the double ring up front but when I discovered the X 5.0 going to 1x12 with a 10/51T cassette and 42T up front, it covered the percentages I would need for both road and gravel/mountain. I had to come to grips with the reality that my road personal records are a thing of the past without a dedicated bike like the Roubaix. I'm not getting any younger at 58 and with these spine surgeries I'm finally bouncing back from, I think my PR's will be on the climbs from now on and not the fast flats. That said, the Sirrus is pretty damned fast on the flats and descents. I hit 42 mph on a long gradual downhill the other day and it sucked up the road imperfections like a champ. It was VERY confidence inspiring with the larger volume tires and I was blown away I was able to achieve that kind of speed on a flat bar! She cruises at good speed, too. I'm averaging about 16+ mph on the same rides I was averaging 17-18mph on my Roubaix.
Regarding "grunts" on the climb, you have a couple bail-out gears there when you can hit that 45T or the massive 51T. I haven't got on Sheldon Brown's gear calculator yet to compare percentages between my old Roubaix and this bike but 1X is working well for me, regardless. I was a late comer to 1X on the MTB but now greatly enjoy the lack of complexity of a front derailleur and a shifter on the left side. It was an easy transition on this new bike.
Based upon your experience and use of the bike, do you feel this bike would be good for road touring (multi day trips)? I’m in your same age and health group so a flat bar is more beneficial for my needs. Thanks in advance for your advice! Please do more videos on the bike based upon your ride experiences!
@Gary Gbur I think from a geometry standpoint, the bike would excel in that realm however on the carbon frame (not sure about aluminum), it lacks the bosses that are typical of trekking bikes to attach accessories like panniers, etc. It has "plug & play" (as Specialized refers) fender mounts but they appear a bit less conventional than old school mount systems. I'd say you should definitely have a close look at one and see if it's adaptable to your needs. It very well might be. Another consideration is the brand new Diverge flat bar that just came out. It's only in aluminum frame but is rigged a bit more for trekking. www.specialized.com/us/en/diverge-comp-e5-evo/p/175309?color=290926-175309&searchText=96220-5602
Nice vid. Most of my local dealers have this bike in a large but no XL. I'm 6'2" so do you think a large would be ok for me?
Kind of a craps shoot. My LG seemed a little stretched out for my 5'11 size but maybe not enough for your height. I hear things are flowing in a bit more than when I got mine, any info given on expected deliveries in XL?
Can you explain the differences in Sirrus X and Sirrus? It looks like the non X is basically pavement only and the X gives you some versatility? Would you say that is correct?
Yes. The Sirrus 6.0 is set up as more of a traditional road bike with a 2x drivetrain and narrow road-type wheels and tires. Frame geometry is the same. If I were exclusively a "roady" type, I'd go with the Sirrus 6.0. You can turn a 6.0 into a 1x but you can't make an X 5.0 a 2x due to the lack of a front derailleur attachment.
I am seriously considering purchasing this bike in a medium for gravel and bike path longer distance riding I would also do several upgrades to lighten it up and make a little more comfortable great review what is the current weight of your bike.
DO IT! You won't regret it! Just got back from a quick 15 miler on mine. With the mods done on mine including the new CG-R carbon seatpost, minus the accessories (lights, gps, seat bag) and the pedals, I got it down to exactly 20.0 lbs. One could easily question whether it was worth the cost but in addition to weight, I was intending to increase the quality and serviceability of the crankset...plus, it's pretty much how I roll on all my bikes!
Hopefully, you're able to find one available. All the dealers within a couple hundred miles of my location are struggling and may not see ANY Sirrus X 5.0's till after the 2022 model year is released!
After riding mine for about 60 miles, I’m noticing the peddles have a lil bite till they pick up the torque. Told the bike shop about it, they told me it’s normal. Was wondering if you noticed it on yours.
Not sure if I'm understanding the issue in terms of "bite"? Maybe hard to rotate at first? Are they the pedals that came on the bike? If so, they are shite! A couple-a-few years ago, bikes came with NO pedals on higher end models, owners always went with their personal preference of pedals. Now they slap crap on them so you can pedal in the parking lot to try your bike. My stock pedals were off the moment I got it home. You could feel how out of true the axle was as it undulated under your foot with every rotation. I run Shimano XT mountain bike clipless pedals and MTB shoes. That may not be your thing but for a minimal investment of around $50...or much more, of course, you can get some quality flats that have bearings and the higher you go can be rebuilt and last years and years. Start by checking out these Race Face Chester's. A lot if guys run these on commuter/fitness rigs.
www.jensonusa.com/Race-Face-Chester-Composite-Flat-Pedals
Shop around...there's a lot of inventory discrepancies right now. Try Backcountry.com, their sidekick company Competitivecyclist.com, Worldwidecyclery.com.
If that doesn't answer your situation, hit me up. I'm just guessing your still on a literally $5 set of pedals that came with the bike.
@@OhMySack ty
Grizz if you opted for the 6.0 would you have still gone with clippers pedals?
The rubber insert in my CG seat post wore out and disintegrated and Specialized said they cannot replace the inserts.
I’m looking at buying this bike. I have it on order. I’m buying an extra large for you and I’m concerned that it’s not a tall enough front chain ring. I was looking at the Praxis direct amount 48 tooth. I live in Florida. Do you know if there’s enough room for this?
Would someone be able to weigh in on this vs the Trek FX Sport 5? I've sourced both. I've disliked Trek in the past (can't explain why), but I've heard some reliability concerns about this Specialized. Thank you.
Not a big Trek fan, myself but I did buy an FX Disc for my wife that rides very little. Comparing apples to apples, the FX Sport Carbon 4.0 is a closer match in that it's 1x (1x11, not a 1x12), not 2x, and does have a respectable GRX drivetrain for a hundred bucks less. Personally, I'm not sold on the ISO Speed isolation and now that I have Future Shock, I AM sold on that! Not sure how things play out on the front end of the Sport 4.0 but that's where I prefer the bulk of the damping. My legs can handle the rest. If you have access to both, it would be an interesting ride comparison. I like the look of the Sirrus frame much more, too.
@@OhMySack The Sirrus frame is by far better looking, it's true. It also seems that Trek is trying to copy Specialized every move down the color of the frame (FX Sport 6 vs Sirrus 6). Appreciate the great video and response. I have a 5X shipping in, hopefully here in a few days! I think I'll end up popping on that Praxis BB and crankset. What difference did you notice when switching to that?
@@ComputerStuff The 40T that I ordered on it is more conducive to my terrain, moreso on the gravel grind/single track riding I do on it periodically. The weight, for sure since I was looking to get rid of some. More significant for me is the ease of removal of the new set up as opposed to the problematic issue with the stock crankset. Stock is fine if you never intend to take it off to service bearings, etc. I maintain my own bikes so it's not uncommon for me to pull a crankset to get to bottom bracket bearings, etc during an extensive maintenance, especially when riding it on dirt trails.
@@OhMySack Understood - think I might pop that upgrade on as well. Appreciate your fantastic replies.
Thanks for an amazing video. Can you provide detail on the seat post please? I'd like to track it down in Sydney .
That post is a Specialized C-GR or "Cobble Gobbler". Originally designed for the Roubaix model and the Roubaix race. When I searched for mine, I noticed that it seemed to possibly be something that Specialized was no longer producing. I'm not positive if that the case but I was able to locate one from an independent dealer that had one in stock after a search on Google. You might try a local Specialized dealer first or go the Google route.
What made you choose 175 mm cranks over 172.5 mm? I'm 6 foot tall with a large x5 and want to change the cranks out to GRX 810-1x. Currently have 172.5 cranks. Not sure if the longer ones would be better.
Why didn't you go with a Sirrus 6.0? Think that is closer to the Roubaix than this Sirrus X 5.0, was it the lack of availability?
I determined that I didn't want a 2x any longer for my purposes. For a road/gravel combo, the percentage of ratio coverages of the 1x12 is just fine and simplicity and weight savings over 2x was also a benefit.
from my understanding the 6.0 is lighter than the X 5.0, guess your need for a 1x was more important than weight savings.
@@moehoward9473 $700 dollars more for the identical frame in last years color. Black is blah on bikes, now. I'm over black bikes. The 105 would get torn off and at minimum, Ultegra or GRX put on. I'd guess the DT Swiss wheels might be a teensy bit lighter but they're no special build so just like the 5.0, they're off and replaced with carbon and better quality, lighter hoops and hubs. They squeeze a few more grams out of the carbon post installed but not functional like the S-Work CG-R. Bottomline...to get the bike where I wanted would have cost me well over a $1000 more than an X 5.0 did for the nearly identical result. The 6.0 just doesn't fit the cross platform capability that I ultimately decided I was after. I see no published weights on any of these bikes but as I mentioned in another post, mine is now at exactly 22.0 lbs in current riding configuration...that's GPS, Pedals, Lights, Seat Caddy with CO2's and tools. Once my carbon wheels are onboard, I'll easily be sub 20# but I'll continue to run the 38c tires necessary for cross riding use.
@@OhMySack A stock XL (Extra Large) Sirrus 6.0 weighs about 20.2 lbs czcams.com/video/ZMjhbyGWwlA/video.html
A Large would be less than that. Once you get carbon wheels on that, of course the total weight would also go down. But if you just get wider tires for the 6.0, like those on the X 5.0, seems you would be set? But if the color is holding you back, then yea, I see your point, the dark blue does give it a different look. Bottom line is, they are both great bikes and can't go wrong with either.
If you could, could you provide some details on your crankset upgrade? Did you just need to buy the Praxis crankset you linked to? Or did you need to buy other items like bottom bracket, etc?
Just to revisit this subject, today I tore the bike down due to being covered in powdery dust from a 10 mile single-track grind yesterday. I took the liberty to pull the pedals and all the accessories (Garmin 820 & mount, Lezyne Caddy, Lezyne light) except for a plastic mount attached under the seat. Total weight with a certified scale to plus/minus .4 oz was exactly 20.00 pounds.
I'm learning about the different models. I take it this model doesn't have the road tires?
The X 5.0 comes with Specialized Pathfinder 38mm wide tires with Gripton compound on 21mm internal width rims. What I have learned is they are well regarded tires by road/gravel riders as they offer a great tread option. Smooth patch in the center with great tread just off center and knows on the corners. They are surprisingly fast on the road but you are still swinging the mass of a wider, more voluminous tire and wheel. Their recommended psi is 50-80psi, IIRC, with tubes. 50# is the floor for certain but the bike comes with extra tubeless valve stems and the tires and rims are tubeless ready. I converted mine in less than a half hour and run the front at 40psi and the rear at 50psi without issue and much diminished road performance. I will go lower as I progress on to more chunky terrain. More volume equals a more compliant ride on the rough stuff.
@@OhMySack ok thank, this bike and the 6.0 seem to be my interest.
@@smallnuts2 The 6.0 was exactly what I thought I wanted at first because it was more like the Roubaix I had to ditch in drivetrain terms. Shimano 105 is a pretty bulletproof groupo. But then I saw the X series 5.0 and thought hard about the cross terrain compatibility and knowing the wide range of modern 1x drivetrains, it won out with me. Regardless, I'm betting you'll be happy with either. They're great bikes. Especially when you make your personal changes to them.
Quite informative! Thanks for sharing. Recently bought the X5. So, which M30 BB are you using? I couldn’t find the right diameter specification on Specialized X5 webpage.
Thanks! I'm using the Praxis Road / M30 BSA threaded 68mm width. Thats the appropriate BB for that threaded shell. If you go that route, you'll want to get the $20 tool for proper, clean installation. It's not a Shimano or GXP pattern on the external bearing cups.
Aha! It definitely seemed difficult to take the BB rim out. Do they have any specific tool kit for it? Thanks!
@@subhomoyghosh9074 Yes, I use a Park Tool BBT-9 wrench with Shimano's $5 FC-25 adapter that fits in the tool. This combo is used on most external BB's but there are many different types out there. If you're replacing it, I suppose you could use whatever you had to get it out but I avoid that method and use the proper tools. Installation instructions are critical, however. Proper torque values are also critical otherwise you'll end up with a creaking BB that will drive you insane while riding!
@@OhMySack Cool! Thanks. I will take a look at them. I am also using Redshift’s shock-stop seatpost. It does add a bit of weight as it is not carbon but I am liking the feel so far!
Tee quick question. Every-time my shock get compressed on the way up it make a loud spring type of sound. Was wondering if it’s normal or I should take it back to the shop. Tnx man
Of the Future Shocks I've experienced, I've not heard any sound coming from them. It's not a terribly complicated mechanism to tackle but my dealer offered to show me how to disassemble and replace the spring for my desired performance so I'd check with them and perhaps they can work through it with you.
Did they supply you with 2 extra springs, a bushing for the steerer tube, and 5mm spacers to adjust stack height?
It could be the spring or possibly the internal telescopic unit down in the steerer tube that's making the noise. The latter is not serviceable, certainly not as a DYI component.
I'm reminded of someone with a 2020 that had an issue with his when new and it required dealer intervention. As an aside, he was able to get the dealer to replace it with a Future Shock 2.0 which is an adjustable system by a knob on top of the steerer tube. I'd take advantage of warranty on this one so you get it ironed out properly.
@@OhMySack ty very much
I rode for 80 kilometers and had abnormal noises (during the period when I shook the car，About a few seconds).I went to the center axle of the pit and added some oil. At present, it is more than 400 kilometers. I feel that it will sound again at any time. I only added a pair of rain shields.
Not sure I understand what the "abnormal noise" is all about or whether it applies to this model of bike?
@@OhMySack Cycling for 80 km makes a noise on the axle of the bicycle. It's ok now after adding lubricating oil
@@safegun155 Glad you got that figured out. I know the internals on these wheels are not the best. Adequate at most and likely very suitable for those that are not avid daily riders, especially longer distances. As I mentioned, mine will be replaced...and soon. If there is one place you can throw money and get the most impact, it's good hubs and hoops!
Did you ever upgrade your brakes to XTR? Is the Sirrus X5 compatible with XTR brakes (4 piston)? I was told the front brakes are not. Any thoughts?
@Anil Kanji I have not yet made a brake upgrade. That's sort of testament to the function of the original brakes. I figured when the time comes, I'd be likely to go with the XT series so I haven't looked into the XTR's.
I'll have to look into it when I get back on the bike since I've been out of the loop for a little while but ready to get back in!
What Size Crank Arms Did you order from Praxis , were they 170mm ? I'm not sure which crank arm size is the OEM size for Sirrus, Thanks For your help.
OEM's on my Large were 172's but I put 175 Praxis on it because that's what I ran on all my road bikes and MTB's.
Great review! Do you know the weight of this bike?
IIRC, in stock config, it was about 22 lbs or so. With all the changes I made to mine, with the accessories removed from the handlebar, I got it to exactly 20 lbs.
Just got mine this week. Just a quick question, I need to order my Ergons and I noticed that you met with the cork. May I ask you why. Is it purely esthetic? What about wet weather?
WOW! You're LUCKY! LOL!
What flavor did you get?!
Regarding Ergons...I've been riding a few years with a fellow trailbuilder mentor that's in his mid seventies. I swear he still outclasses me in endurance on the mtb's! He's been riding with Ergons as long as I've known him but I never went that direction on my MTB like he has done. I figured there HAS to be something to his thinking so with my numbness issue, I tried them and I've figured it out now that I have them on the Sirrus. I got the GP3 because the bar-end is just right in length. The cork is really cool, too. It's real cork but it's impregnated with a rubberized base so you get the grip and feel of cork in all weather conditions but without the breakdown that cork goes through after long use. I like them better than traditional, sticky rubber grips.
@@OhMySack I had go get a 2021 4.0. I desperately wanted a 5.0, but they are sold out till 2022. Something to look forward to. Anyway, I have Ergon 3 on my 2020 Giant Escape. They are awesome. I was specifically wondering about the cork. My back is Grey. I think the brow will be nice, but I’m going for the ergon 5. Thanks
@@zlee11 Same frame, right? When you wear the parts out, make it the way you want it!
Is it still Future Shock 1.5? I thought they were supposed to change to 2.0 and maybe oil dampened vs coil. For $200 more than 2019 and no significant changes just seems like price gouging to take advantage of the bike shortage and high demand
Future Shock 1.5 and it does the job very well. Impressive actually. When I was researching, the 2020's were listing at $1700. This 2021 was $1800 with the change to 1x12 SLX. When the change was set in motion, I'm guessing bike shortages were far from reality but what hasn't gone up in price?
Brilliant. Just bought one. Used but great shape. Very lucky. The pandemic has dried up the global stock of these "gravel" type bikes from many brands. Lockdowns have encouraged many people to get on the bike. Thanks for the upgrade ideas! My first goal will be to put a 38T. I ride in the Dolomites. So, in the end, did you have to buy the BB from Praxis? I have more questions, of course !!
Good job finding one! The Praxis M30 BB is necessary for this crankset due to the proprietary nature of the crankset (being similar to Sram GXP). It's a 30mm spindle on the drive side and a 27mm on the non-drive side. You'll need the BB tools from Praxis for another $20.
@@OhMySack , thanks for the reply!!! I'm late with the gratitude, sorry. I'm going to forego the Praxis setup. Quite expensive considering new BB, etc. I still want to get another crankset, so what's the original BB ?? BB30 type? I would like to get a middle of the road crank compatible with the existing BB. Also, you mentioned you're considering building your own carbon wheels. I've found some decent deals (as my friends did) on disc ready 700c carbon wheels...what's are the gotchas to look out for here?? It's become insane trying to keep up with the standards. It seems that every time I've tried a custom upgrade on some of my older bikes, I always got bit in the ass... thanks for your help. I appreciate it.... come to Italy, we'll go for a ride.
I like fitness bikes but i cant help but feel that if im going to spend the $ that the high end models cost and go full carbon then might as well go with a full on road bike with higher gearing and get some speed or do some climbing, these bikes arent really made for high speed or climbing so the carbon seems like more of a sales pitch lol
Are 20-25 mile runs with this bike doable and comfortable? Read some reviews that it is not good for longer distances. Looking at buying this same bike. Thanks for your time
Absolutely! My typical longer ride is a 22 mile out and back with about 1200' of climb. It's better for me than my Roubaix was due to the flat bar. No reason you couldn't run this bike as a touring rig aside from the fact it doesn't have the threaded bosses for attaching racks for panniers.
Have they fixed the crank indefinitely. On the site it still states Praxxis Alba but a B68 BB and states a 40 tooth CR. I’m new to road/hybrids. I sold my high end MTB because I wasn’t going enough if ever and ride daily on the road. This is my prime choice as the trek fx 2 was meh coming from higher slx components.
They listed the crankset as a Praxis Alba and it was NOT and is not and I confirmed that with Praxis in my initial investigation. What they are installing on the most recent, I don't know but they've been using the same crankset for a very long time. The crankbolt issue was "fixed" with loctite as I explained in the video and I don't believe that has changed unless they have gone to a new crankset. Although it was stated to have a 40T chain ring, mine was a 42T and several other folks that have communicated with me have the same. I bought a 40T Praxis and the OEM 42T will bolt right up if you choose to run with it.
@@OhMySack thanks man, sorry I’m a complete novice transferring to a hybrid as I had a downhill machine. I’m super interested in this bike and contacting every bike shop around. I’m curious to know how long an order would be if anyone in the comments just received one. I’m thinking of driving 100 miles each way for this bike !
@@OhMySack also excellent video ! Thanks for posting . Your bike is beautiful !
What do you think is maximum tire clearance front/back? Thank you!
BTW, what is your height and what is the size of the bike you've chosen? is it (size vs your height) good for you?
5'11" & size Large frame. Fit is good. Medium sizing is 5'9" and below. My knees are a little too close to handlebars when maneuvering and sharp turns.
@@OhMySack that’s interesting - I’m 6.0 (184 cm). I’m currently riding Large crossttail(mentioned below). However I feel like it’d be logical to get XL Sirius X and play with seat height. Interesting. I wish shops would have more size to proper check fitment. Thanks for sharing!
@@forty-second At 6'0, you're at the end of the range for the large and beginning for XL. Seat height on either is not so much an issue as they are both equally adjustable. What I'd be concerned about is Reach, Stand over, & Stack. You could easily be stretched out on an XL and would have to use a shorter stem and run your seat forward to decrease cockpit reach. You'll be chasing a good fit. That could get more involved for a proper bike fit. Out of the box, the large feels like it is more conducive to the larger half of its size range (5'9-6'0). The seat post already has a 14mm setback and it has a 90mm stem. Take a look at the geometry between the Lg and XL. You'll see pretty significant jumps between reach, stand-over, and other important fit measurements. The differences are quite subtle when comparing S, M, L sizes. A look at almost any of the Sirrus line will get you in the ball park for fit so you can narrow your need for an X 5.0 if that's what your going after. Most good Speshy dealers will have at least ONE guy that's had the fit training. They will know right away which direction to send you. www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-x-5-0/p/186964?color=299021-186964&searchText=92421-3001
@@OhMySack me again! Accidentally checked specialized website and noticed that 1 X 5.0 is available in Santa Cruz, CA (40 mi from where I live) in XL size. Hurried up to the store and put the down to assemble the bike. It was not even on the display! Probably that's why it was still available, and probably, because of XL size. I checked sitting position on X 4.0 that was on the display, and it looks like with my 6.0 (186 cm) height I'm quite comfortable, less cramped on XL. SO waiting for the bike, and probably shoot some video as a mini review to share my excitement =)
I asked about the recall, and you were right 6 months ago - Red Loctite, that's the remedy. I'll see how it works.
@@forty-second HEY! Great you cornered one in the wild! My local shop just received several pallets of new Specialized bikes. Not sure what they got, though. One of the biggest issues has been the ships sitting offshore in Long Beach and LA Harbor have not been able to offload due to backlogs and Covid issues on the docks. A lot of shipping lines have cancelled trips from the far east so they don't sit and wait in port for a month like they have been. Crazy! Anyway, post a link when you do a video. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
What do you think is the life expectancy of the Future Shock stem/steerer based suspension? How much would it cost to maintain or replace?
It's a relatively uncomplicated system with minimal travel. It's nothing like a dampened air/hydro suspension on a say a mountain bike fork. Given this unit runs a spring and you get three to adjust it to your liking, I can't see this failing...and even if it did, it would have zero effect on ridability. It would ride just like any typical non-dampened bike.
Hi. 👌 Do you use this bike for asphalt or cummuting? Or off road / gravel / mtb ? I m curious how this bike holds on mtb low level trail 🤔
I'm using it for road and road rides to "blue" IMBA designated single-track trails and back home via road.
I had to part with my Specialized Roubaix road bike after having a recent lumbar fusion and a past cervical fusion and not being able to ride drop bars any longer. The flat bar is perfect and comfortable, still fast enough for solid output road rides but the bonus of the offroad capability was key. I still ride my full suspension MTB but enjoy the mix this bike offers. Pedalling a near 20 pound bike on the technical trail climbs is a lit of fun!
Good to hear the bike makes you happy after a medical issue 🙏 The Netherlands is quite flat suppose and maybe I take te bike out for a spin on a mtb course. Honestly the future shock wil not be as good as a full suspension on te front on a hardtail but well see. Wishing you a great time and good health with your x 5
@@b.luijkx8511 Thanks! Future Shock is definitely not a substitute for a bona-fide front suspension fork but it does a fantastic job if damping the numbing chatter on rough roads and even the washboard effect on gravel roads. Add good carbon bars and it's even better! I'm certain you will enjoy yours.
Hello what's the difference between this and the 2020 version?
Not a whole lot....
1. Color options
2. 2020 was a 1x11 drivetrain, '21 is 1x12.
That's about it as I recall.
@@OhMySack Hello what bike do you recommend....this sirrus x 4.0 2021( at 1300 euros and 0 kms) or the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 because I am thinking what to buy....the 2020 sirrus x 5.0 is available at 1000 euros and 400 km on it
What size frame is your bike?
Mine is a Large frame.
Nice bike enjoy it drive safe
Excellent review, thanks.
This vs similarly priced Diverge? I just wanna get started on gravel and some road to get to the gravely bits
Diverge. Since that type of riding is what you seek. It's a great platform!
@@OhMySack thanks. Now to find a diverge…like finding a unicorn
Got mine today love it
Congrats! Enjoy it!!
Hey! Awesome video! Looks like my ride minus the Praxis crankset. I purchased mine in October 2020. Love it! I plan to change to the Praxis Zayante Carbon 40t crankset as well. What length cranks did you get? The stock are 172.5. I'm leaning towards 170. I'm also considering adding the NGeco Praxis power meter from power2max.com. I would like power meter pedals, but not many cheaper ones in SPD pedals. By the way, did you say at 2:48 that the stock chainring was a 42 tooth? Mine is a 40 tooth. Didn't know if you meant 40 tooth?
I'm running 175mm cranks. That's always worked best for me when I have tried different configurations in the past. The Specialized specs said the x 5.0 came with a Praxis crankset and 40T chainring and it's definitely NOT a Praxis product (confirmed directly through Praxis) and mine had a 42T ring. For pure road riding, I'd have kept it on but with my mix of road & singletrack, the 40T is a good fit for me so that's what I went with when buying the Praxis setup. Regarding the power meter, I was a little late in getting around to thinking about using one. You can buy the Praxis Zayante Carbon set up with a power meter. The problem is they will not sell just the crank arm that houses the strain gauge. It would likely be far cheaper buying it up front rather than adding one. I see the P2M replaces a spider...which the 1x Praxis does not utilize so I'm not sure how that configuration can be adapted and maintaining the appropriate chainline. Interested in your solution if you roll with that!
@@OhMySack Thanks for the reply! Interesting that yours came with a 42t chainring. I know the 2020 came with a 42t. My 2021 didn't come with the Praxis Alba crankset either. Concerning the power meter, I emailed Praxis. They said the crankset with the power meter is way backordered, and they provided links to other vendors, including the NGeco Praxis in their reply. Here is the link to the NGeco power2max.cc/products/ngeco-praxis .
@@OhMySack Hi! When you put on the Praxis Zayante Carbon crankset, which M30 bottom bracket to you install? I clicked on the Praxis link for the M30 BB and saw a few different versions. I was curious. Thanks for your help!
@@gnatman1102 You'll need the M30 Road for the BSA English 68/73mm threaded. Spend the $20 bucks and get their installation tools. The BB wrenches for Shimano or Sram GXP don't fit since its a proprietary component.
@@OhMySack Thanks!
I'm interested in this bike but don't care for that future shock.
Did you consider the 6.0?
I did, but only for a minute. If I was exclusively riding road, it would be my first choice but my intent was to be able to ride road as well as single track trails, the latter being my biggest preference. The 6.0 is a nice set but is built more for the road segment with the 105 components and 2x drive train.
You sound like an experienced rider,I wanted a 5.0 but unavailable. I have a 6.0 on order thinking about putting more aggressive hybrid tires on it for dual purpose,any other changes you would recommend? Thanks.
@@mikejohnson7768 Bigger tires will definitely fit the frame. If I recall, the 6.0 has a bit skinnier, traditional road wheel so there might be a little limitation on how wide you go. I don't think they'll accommodate the 38's like on the 5.0 but you should be able to get something significantly wider. As for the rest, RIDE IT! The 105 drive train is bullet proof. As mileage increases, you'll start seeing things you might want to upgrade. In my case, I have a lot of miles on mountain bikes as well as road bikes with the former being more my passion. The gearhead part of me causes me to make immediate improvements that a newer rider might not notice or appreciate. A stock 6.0 is a very good bike!
Thanks Grizz
Just received the X5.0 this week. It has the Praxis Alba crank. Is the weight savings and better performance justify the upgrade to the Zayante carbon?
If you definitely have a Praxis Alba that is identified as such ON THE SET, then no, I don't think you need to switch unless you like spending money on shiny bits like I do! Keep in mind, the Praxis has been listed as the supplied crankset on the 5.0 but in reality, it was not and I confirmed that with Praxis engineers at the beginning of my changeover. I have no clue who manufactured the OEM crankset on my bike being the same as all those in the past that suffered problems as I described in my video. The Zayante carbon indeed had a major effect on the lightening of my bike but unless that is your goal. A standard Alba is totally suitable for the bike.
I also wanted to upgrade to cassette to the Shimano Deore XT 10-51t but was told the Sirrus X 5.0 actually runs the older HG Shimano freehub body so the new Shimano cassette won't work. Is this true? If so, what are my options?
@@anilkanji4004 Correct, they have the standard spline. Check for a Sunrace or Boxx cassette. The 5.0, at least mine, came with a Sunrace as stock and even after my XTR upgrade, I continue to run it. I've run lots of them on my Mtn Bikes. They're solid and well made. Just a little heavier because they are steel cogs. Due to the 10T, it might be you have to look towards an e13 or other aftermarket. That desire for 1 less tooth might be prohibitively expensive when you see the cost of some of these 12 cog cassettes! Might be cheaper to add a tooth or 2 to the chainring if you're needing more top end.
@@OhMySack so what you are saying is that the Shimano XT upgrade is not compatible with the Sirrus X5.0 ( I wanted to upgrade for weight savings and better shifting)
@@anilkanji4004 If you're referring to XT rear derailleur and shifters, you're fine. The only limiting factor is using the "new" style cassette. You would have to convert your freehub to the newer 1x12 Shimano spline...which is likely doable but I have gone there, myself.
That said, I have always been an XTR guy on all my bikes right up to 1x11. The XTR on my 5.0 is the first 1x12 Shimano I have had. The feel between XTR and the SLX that it comes with is not that much different. They have really taken the tech from XTR and built it into both SLX & XT. I personally think Shimano's 1x11 components felt more precise. At least with my XTR. It's still better than SRAM, though.
Well done video! Thanks for sharing !
Also, which light and which computer. Can’t decide between Wahoo and Garmin. Have a Wahoo trainer. Thanks.
I use Garmin. On my bike, my motorcycle, the airplane, the car/truck, and .....it goes on!
On this bike, I put the Edge 820 Explorer. It's a less expensive version of the standard 820. Touchscreen, color mapping, does everything you need on a bike and then some. The more expensive 820 is overkill, IMO. Check GPSCity.com for factory refurbished. Half the cost, brand new, 1 year warranty. I do run a Wahoo TickR HR monitor that links to Garmin via ANT+. Garmin interfaces very well with all apps, including it's own "Connect". My buddy complains he has limited connectivity in some attributes with his Wahoo gear...like it won't allow multiple peripherals on Strava and other apps. I run a Garmin cadence and speedo on all my bikes and they interface with no issue.
The light is a Lezyne. Not really bright enough as a stand-alone headlight for night riding but as a strobe for daytime, very conspicuous. People see me! It's USB charged with multiple functions. Lezyne's HQ is right here where I live, too. Good quality gear and real nice floor pumps.
@@OhMySack Gpscity has absolutely nothing right now. Looks like the bike section at Walmart. Barron. Currently using Ride with GPS on my iPhone, so I want wait. Just ordered the biocork Gp5 and the light. Thank you so much for your kind advice. Stay safe.
@@zlee11 My bad! I bought mine and received it, went through it thoroughly and was stoked about it and went back to buy a second since my Edge 520 on the MTB needs a battery replacement after about 6+ years...and they were all out. I looked a couple times, later and sort of forgot about it. I bought a new aftermarket battery for the 520 and wired it in so it's good again. Not bad life after so many years of constant use. I had to charge every 2-3 rides.
Hi so im running an ultegra gs8000 rear cog or cassette 11-28 with the slx set up i have the 11 speed 2020 model you stated you changed to a xtr derailer and is waiting on a different shifter i been debating on that last uprade any suggestions?? Im running a wolftooth 46 oval chainring with a GRX812 crankset and i live in florida no hills here with the roval c38 wheelset and a ton of other upgrades and i love the bike but just like you i like to upgrade everything little by little i also have a redshift seatpost a bit heavy but i love it thanks in advance and congrats on a great set up
So I think you're getting at looking to upgrade from SLX rear derailleur/Shifter to the XTR set up? First, as you can imagine, it's night/day different in performance. I got my shifter the other day and it's just so much more precise, quicker shifting. Since you're in lots of flatland and you're able to roll with that 46T oval (which I run the 32 Wolf oval on my MTB's) along with an 11-28 cassette, I wouldn't bother stepping to a 1 x 12 because aside from just that 10T, all you're getting is that low gearing from 39, 45, 51. Seems worthless in your area. I'd highly recommend the XTR and the cool thing, the 11 spd version is abundant and the SHIMANO XTR RD-M9000 11SP is about $100 bucks CHEAPER than the 12 spd RD! I run the 11 spd on my Specialized StumpJumper and the XTR 9000 stuff shifts a tad smoother and the end stops have a different, better feel to them then the new 12spd shifter unit. Also, there are a bunch of 12 spd shifters that are breaking! That'll be worked out quickly, though and ALL XTR has a 3 yr warranty, not 2 yr like XT. With an 11/28 cog, you might be able to use the GS medium cage I link below. Make sure to confirm since you are using a big ring up front but I "think" that will all go.
www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-XTR-RD-M9000-11S-Rear-Derailleur
The shifters are a tough one. I was just looking for the 11 spd and can't find any. The new 9100 series was set up to do 11/12 spd but the one I got is 12 spd only. They must be in production still.
btw...how are you liking the C38's? They gotta be a huge difference! I was really leaning that way but the only thing I was stuck on were the roval hubs even though they have DT 350 internals. I can get the Light Bicycle hoop with Industry Nine hubs and my choice of spoke (Sapim Race) for a bit less so I'm sort of leaning that way. Haven't pulled the trigger, though! It's another good chunk of coin!
@@OhMySack thanks so much for the advice and yes shifters well they are not available anywhere i will start to work on changing out the derailer and yes i love my c38s huge difference i did upgrade the hub ratchet to a 54t for a quicker engagement overall i love the bike over here its mostly paved roads and trails and about 10% light gravel so im running some robaix 2 bliss tubleless and they work just fine
@@angelortiz353 Hey, just a heads up, I have another XTR shifter on backorder from BackCountry.com. I talked to them last evening and was told they received a shipment of a quantity but it takes them a while to get into inventory...and possibly fill the B/O's but you might check with them or their sister company CompetitiveCyclist.com to see if something's on the horizon. Jenson had the best deal on the RD for 11 spd, though. Smart move on the 54POE for the Rovals! It's what I would do as well. Happy riding and Keep the shiny side UP!
@@OhMySack ok i will check
How much does it weigh, cheers
In another reply relating to a video showing a 2020 Sirrus 6.0 2x, the weight of my rig WITH XT pedals, Garmin, and a Lezyne underseat caddy full of a tube, 2 CO2 cartridges, and tire irons, it was at exactly 22.0 lbs. Again, exactly as shown in the video but with the newer XTR shifter.
Fast forward to now...yesterday, I did a solid 10 mile single-track grind on my local trail which is pretty much powder right now. Today, I gave the Sirrus a detailed bath and maintenance so I took the liberty to pull the pedals and all the accessories OFF except for the Lezyne Caddy mount device which is attached to my seat rails, so no caddy bag and contents. The bike came in at EXACTLY 20.0 lbs. My scale is certified to plus/minus .4 oz.
Oh snap! Nice bike! I have the red one on order! Blue looks really nice though! Let's see some more vids! Woohoo!! Go ride that thing! What were your handlebars?
The X 5.0 comes with alloy 680mm bars. They're fine, it's just my quest to reduce weight and gain more damping effect on the road and gravel.
Great video! I just got my red color 2021 few days ago
Wow...you snagged a Redwood color already? Curious, what part of the world are you in? Enjoy it!
@@OhMySack Ty. Im in Santa Clarita California. I randomly walked it to a store and it was just sitting there 🤪
Red is the only color listed on the website. No blue.
@@Conkee1711 Both colors are there on Specialized's site: www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/active-bikes/fitness--hybrid-bikes/sirrus/c/sirrus
@@Conkee1711 Depends on the country you are in. Canada only has Redwood.
I have the 3.0 X. will the crank set increase my average speed? Also can you keep up with road bikes now?
As a partial factor in overall bike weight, it's possible you could see a very small increase. Addressing both questions, in reality, that's dependent on the motor... you. From what I'm able to determine, the new X 3.0 is a 1x11 and sports a big 42c tire? That's a lot of tire and wheel adding to bike weight to compare to the typical road bike. If getting your road speeds up is a goal and keeping with the X 3.0, your best bang for the buck would be tire and wheel weight reduction. My personal sustained mph average in my road terrain is about 2 mph less than what I was typically running at on my Roubaix. I'm getting a solid workout, albeit a bit slower since I'm no longer on 28c tires, light wheels, and running a 50/39 2x11.
Grizzled Tee thanks for the info. I have the 2020 3.0. 1x9 drive train. I took off that stick tires and went down to a all road 28c tire.
On this bike could a person 5.5 lower the seat and still be able to reach the peddles on this large frame?? Please thank you
Yes, there would be no issue reaching pedals. They might be a little stretched out between seat and handlebar but the dimensions between the Medium frame, that would be most appropriate, and the Large is pretty small.
@@OhMySack thank you
What kind of top speed can you reach on these things?
I hit a max of 42mph on a long gradual downhill with a minimal tuck. On the flats, it's not too much for me to keep it around 17-18mph. Depends on what you got for legs!
wouldn't you be better off with bmx-style handlebars
Iam geting weird krank kran noise from my back weel ever since i got the bike not sure why
Does it happen when you pedal? When you coast? Rhythmic with wheel rotation? Let's hear some specifics and maybe get you on to a fix. Which also begs the question whether you discussed it with the dealer you bought it from? Could be a number of things from freehub, wheel bearings, chain alignment....ping me vack with the circumstances.
@@OhMySack it happen when i pedal and sometimas when i dont but its always that creak-clunking noise in the back i dont think its from the cassete or from chain i removed that big plastic ring from the weel thinking that was making noise i only got bike for 2 mnts with around 150 miles on it
@@traillhikernorth261 I assume you had to break the disc protector to get it off? (As opposed to having the cassette removal tools). If it's occasionally happening when NOT pedalling, it could be the free hub which is the spline protrusion that your cassette is riding on. There are a series of bearings and locking pawls inside that and it's possible it has a defective bearing. Nothing back there is rocket science, it's just a matter of having the proprietary tools to get to the components. Your bike is under warranty and will be for sometime. Take it back to the dealer you bought it from, barring that, any Specialized dealer, and have them look at it. It might require a replacement part or just some proper service and adjustment. It happens every now and then. My wife's Trek FX (Trek version of Sirrus) had a bad freewheel right out of the box. She didn't notice but I could gear it when riding alongside and that stuff drives me nuts! So, take it in and get it checked. You're due gor your free tuneup anyway. Most shops offer free adjustments after 100 miles to adjust break in periods on cables for shifters and what not. Post up your results!
@@OhMySack The Plate was taken of by Mecanic at my nerby bike shop he did remove cassete for take off anyways thanks and will take it to a dealer !
What was the problem?
What’s the widest tire this can take ?
I have heard a 42mm BUT I believe that was accomplished on a 650b sized wheel so it could fit.
Harga..?
Still cant get it anywhere in UK!!
That's got to be frustrating! I was going crazy hoping mine would come in for over 2 months. I realize now just how lucky I am! Good luck!
Is this good bike to cycle
Very good
Hi ,does this have quick release wheels
@@bobbob9364 No. Very few quality bikes run the old quick release systems and instead have adopted through axles, 12mm diameter in the rear and 15mm on the front. These easily thread in and out on the bike with a 5mm hex wrench. It is a superior, far stiffer set up than quick release.
@@OhMySack ok appreciate response / but it’s relatively easy to release ? Tbh don’t even know if I can get one they seem to be selling out
Still enjoying?
That crank and their patch is total BS. Very disappointing.