Review of the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0
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- čas přidán 30. 04. 2023
- There aren't many customer reviews of the Specialized Sirrus X 4.0. Here is my opinion and watch how the bike handles in the hands of a skilled novice. The Sirrus X is designed to tackle dirt and gravel roads. I took it on a mild single track trail and up a moderate hill. Thank you for watching.
💙🚲💙This video helped sell me on the Sirrus X 4.0!
Love, love, love this new bike! What a dream! Got a medium in the same color. Just a stellar ride.
Thank you, Sir!
Thank you for watching. Enjoy and ride safe. I 'm sure you will have fun!
Thanks for the review
I was going to get the x3.0 and get aftermarket stem dampener but loved how you pointed out that the 4.0 is better for the big boys.
It comes with 3 different springs to better match your weight. Thank you for watching. I'm sure you will have fun. Switching the grips out made a huge improvement for me.
Many thanks for the comprehensive review, it has helped me decide to buy a Sirrus 4.0
Thank you for watching and giving feed back. I try to give updates on the condition of the bike. Ride safe.
Thank you for the video mate, I've been looking at the reviews for this bike for the past few weeks and there are practically no real personal reviews of this bike on here. All I could find were videos uploaded onto company channels so I had to take what they said with a pinch of salt. Ordered the bike, should be here in 2 days or so, very excited to get it.
I hope you enjoy it. I love mine, I recommend making the contact points comfortable. Grips & seat. You really can ride it anywhere. Thank you.
I bet you will love the bike.
Great video! I just picked up a 5 from proteus as well! Can't wait to test the same trails I'm seeing you take!
Awesome & congratulations! Please let me know what you think of the new fame design. We have a lot of great trails in the area. Thank you for watching and subscribing. Also, what do you look for in a trail? What makes a good trail to you?
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn loving the design and feel so far! I mostly look for 'escaping' on rides and like to avoid too crowded trails. DC riding is also a lot of fun!
Just purchased a 2023 x 4.0. Would love to link up and ride with you!
That would be cool. I guess you are in the D.C. area? Thank you for watching. Ride safe.
First, great review and video. I have the same bike in orange. As a fellow big man, (6’7”, 275) I understand the challenges of finding a quality bike that suits our frames. I agree 100% with your review. The Sirius X is a great all around, general purpose bike, suitable for all terrains except serious mountain biking. I found that out this weekend, when my son took me mountain biking and I brought my Sirius. Only my skill and experience kept me from busting my azz numbers times. I probably will change my tires to something more knobby, since this bike will be exclusive used for gravel and unpaved roads.
Thank you & I agree. You need a dedicated MTN Bike for MTN Bike Trails. You can, but it is so much more work. Let me know what size tires you choose. Have you had to replace anything? Due to it breaking.
Just bought one today. Can’t wait to ride it
You will enjoy it. Set it up for you, grips, seat & pedals. I didn't know that padded riding shorts/ underwear made a huge difference in comfort. Have fun & ride safe.
Ryan, did you get it in yet?
Now that you have had the 4 week honeymoon, what are your thoughts?
@@richarde1355 I love it. Definitely worth the money!
Ryanadams3589 Can you give your opinion of your bike? What do you think?
I've got the same bike as well, and after a year of ownership, I'm very impressed. The upgrade I'm most curious about is the kickstand. I hadn't even considered that a center kickstand actually fit. I just assumed the only ones I could use are the ones on the end of the frame by rear hub. I'm not a fan of those rear mount, but I like them in the center.
I'm taking mine on Rabgrai 23 and think it will suit me perfectly
I had the kickstand installed at the bikeshop when I purschase the bike. It was about $25. I think it is a Specialized kickstand. Not 100% sure. Still working like new.
Really enjoyed your video.
Due to Covid, it became much more difficult to identify which model year Specialized we were actually buying.
Believe that particular color equipped with the Shimano components was considered to be a 2021 model.
The 2022's were intended to be a mix of Shimano & Sram, but believe it ended up being all Sram. That's why I bought this '21 in 2022. Never cared for how the Sram NX shifted, so I opted for the '21 Deore.
Speaking of a mix. I now have a SRAM b.b. & crank. I like the Shimano shifting better, too.
The Red Shift seat post has a lot of good reviews. At 330lbs, I wonder how much suspension would be left for bumps. It is a great all-around bike. I may try the Red Shift Seat Post. You are the 2nd or 3rd person to recommend it. Thanks. Ride safe & have fun.
I've got the exact bike in the smoke color. All I can say is how impressed I am with it. Put the Ergons as well. My bike has the Sram Nx derailleur which is fine. The bike is incredibly versatile and as nimble as a cat. The 1.5 future shock is a big plus. Thanks for sharing
I really do like this bike also. It's my go anywhere bike.
Is the future shock really that good?
@howardkenneth5569 It helps enough too make a difference
Nice video, I'm getting this bike as a 14 year old soon.
You will have fun. Ride safe & enjoy
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn Thanks
Nice bike! I have the same bike (also have Ergon GP5) with two different upgrades that made it the best bike ever… installed a 44t oval chainring with SRAM Rival22 cranks and a redshift seat post, rides like a dream and much faster and easier on climbs!
Nice! It never crossed my mind to use an oval chain ring on this bike. 👍🏾
Does the redshift seat post make a great difference? I’ve looked at it and I’m unsure due to the price
@@flaky8314worth every penny …. Basically turned it into a dual suspension … I dont regret it and I won’t ever ride a a bike without it (unless it’s a dual suspension bike).
Great review, thank you! Just purchased the X 4.0 today. What kind of seat did you install, I didn’t hear the name in your video?
It's a Fenixsaddle. Also consider some padded shorts. Thank you watching.
I’m getting ready to shop the Sirrus with the Trek dual sport 5 gen soon. I too plan on riding asphalt bike trails as well as the C&O canal. I’ve never ridden on it before. Wasn’t sure if I really needed the extra size on the tires from the Trek FX 3 model?
You have a hard decision with 2 great bikes. I suggest sitting or even test riding both to see which feels better to you. There are some differences that you should decide if they are important to you. 1. Drivetrain, do you need a clutch (Trek DT3 has it)? 2. Do you want quick release wheels of thruaxles? What size tires 650B (27.5") or 700C (29"). I will see if I can make one of my next videos about riding on the C&O Canal. Thanks for the idea. Remember, you can upgrade everything but the frame. You have to pick a frame you like. Please let us know what you chose.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn I've lived in Northern Virginia for 5 years and just discovered/heard about the C&O canal. That is what got me researching all of these bikes.
@Timpala44 I heard there is a bike trail from Lake Fairfax to Great Falls on the Va side. Not sure if it is more of a Mountain Bike trail or Gravel. I haven't ridden it yet. There are so many places to ride in the DMV area. Have fun and ride safe.
Great review and a real nice looking bike.
Could I ask how much the Sirrus X 4.0 weighs? Also, what kind of speed and distance can you get on the Sirrus?
Thank you!
Thank you. I think it weighs about 24 lbs, I haven't weighed mine. I can manage 18 mph to 22 mph on flat ground. My longest ride was 50 miles. I have done multiple 30 - to 35-mile rides comfortably. Contact point comfort is key.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn Thank you again!
I'm thinking about getting this bike as my first proper bike for my daily work commute (30km round trip) but also for fun rides on the weekends. I don't know anything about bikes at all though so I feel a little out of depth spending so much when I don't know anything about the componentry and all that. Do I need to know this stuff if I'm going to buy such a bike?
I think this bike will fit your needs. I think a rack can be added to the back & fenders if you want that. I don't think you need to know all the small stuff. Consider changing out the grips, seat & padels to get a more comfortable ride. The stock grips & seat maybe perfect for you. Ride safe & have fun and whichever bike you choose. I think the Sirrus X would serve you well.
Hello, I did a video hoping to answer questions you may had regarding rain, tires & brakes. Commuting on the SirrusX. Ride safe.
Curious, your mountain bike, is it a hard tail or full suspension? If a hard tail, did you ever consider getting another set or wheels and putting some road tires or light trail tires on it, instead of going the new bike X 4.0 route? It seems like the bikes have a lot of crossover.
Thanks for creating and sharing this video!
My mountain bike is a Hardtail. Never considered putting road tires on it. I did upgrade the fork to a 38mm tubes with 150mm of travel . I have a Specialized Fuse Sport with 27.5 wheels. I use it exclusively for off road trails. It has 2.6 wide tires. It offers smoother ride and more grip than the SirrusX (off road). Although the SirrusX can go Single Tracking, it falls short of a true Mountain Bike. The HT also feels about 10lbs heavy.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn my hardtail is Nukeproof Scout Comp 27.5, and weighs just over 27 pounds with dropper post, etc. I thought about running 650B wheels and light trail/roadish tires on it in lieu of getting a gravel bike.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn you might want to look at an externally routes PNW Coast dropper post for your 4.0.. The post has built-in 40mm suspension. That, along with your Future Shock, could give you a pretty cushy ride.
@@richarde1355 That would definitely work. A few people have done the same and commuted on a hardtail. To me the two bike provide a very different ride.
@@richarde1355 The seat that I use is shaped like an airplane and doesn't offer the maneuverability that a dropper post adds. I would need to switch to a conventional shaped seat. I truly love that odd shaped seat. I have ridden up to five hours on it in comfort. I will research the PNW though. Thank you.
Is this bike a good choice if I’m going to only ride pavement ? I tried the regular sirrus for road but didn’t like it, did like the x 4.0
Yes, I spend 90% of my riding on this bike on paved trails. It is just a very capable bike. Paved, grass, gravel and light single track. It absolutely cruises on pavement. I rode it 40 miles on paved trail and sidewalk last week.
How did you get those kinda handlebars with the vertical bars on the ends ?
The handle bars are stock. I replaced the hand grips with Ergon GP5 grips. They come with the grips & what is referred to as the horns (vertical bars). For additional hand positions.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn Ahh I see. Appreciate it.
You said you had to change the wheels ,What do you weight? Why the factory wheels not supportive ?
A spoke broke in the rear wheell at 438 miles on a longer ride day. Another spoke broke in the rear wheel again at 677 miles during a hill climb. I am 330 lbs. I spoke with a normal sized riding that rode 6000 miles per/ yr, he he also broke spokes in his wheel. i guess it comes down to stress on the wheel and quality. I think stock wheels will work for the majority of people.
Hello. What kickstand are you using? Good video!
Not 100% if it is a Specialized kickstand. Had it installed when purchased at my Local Bike Shop. Specialized may have changed the design. It is a center mount kickstand. Thank you for watching. Ride safe & enjoy.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn Thank you. Your videos played a big factor in me getting a Sirrus X 4.0
I am glad that you found them helpful. I also appreciate you watching and your comments. You will be happy with it. It is a go anywhere bike. Ride safe & enjoy.
Hey there, I'm interested in this bike. I'm at the end of large amd beginning of xl on the size chart. What would you recommend? Im 6ft tall. 34" inseam.
That's a hard recommendation to make. There are alot of variables. I would recommend test riding both bikes. Based on how you like the feel. Think about the reach as well. I don't I know enough about bike fit for that. I like larger bike feel. Let me know what you chose. Ride Safe and have fun. Thanks.
You mention you had some issues with the wheels because you’re a bigger guy. I’m 210, does that fall into the bigger guy category and potentially problems with the wheels?
I think there are a lot of variables. If you are taking it off road and climb alot hills. I think you will need an upgraded set eventually. I spoke with a regular size & weight rider last summer that rode 6K miles per year. He also broke spokes in his rear wheel when climbing a lot of hills.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn thanks!
I didn't know Videogamedunkey rode bikes, and had a secret youtube channel?!?
What handlebars do you have?
Stock handlebars with Ergon GP5 grips.
I'll trade in my rockhopper for a sirrus x
If you ride more paved than off road, 👍🏾. If you truly ride off road MTB trails, you would appreciate a dropper post. Overall the SirrusX is an incredible do it all bike. I love the versatility.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn it's a mistake on my part as I bought at the end of last fall (no Sirrus X in store). I don't want to wait for 2 weeks for it. Lesson learn!
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn is this the one with deore group set ? How are the brakes, ? are the brakes mt201 shimanos ?
@JitinMisra yes, it has the Deore group set & Shimano MT-200 brakes. The brakes are very good, even on a steep descent. I have not experienced brake fade yet. I have 1200 miles on the bike so far.
@@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn is the future shock reliable? I’m debating getting this or the 2021 fx sport 4 (road style hybrid) or 2022 fx sport (has terrible brakes but no future shock so less to go wrong )
in the market for a new bike. i currently have a 2019 giant talon 29er. should i just look for the 12speed? mainly doing gravel roads, like the Montour trail.
Hello, I have a 3 part answer for your decision. 1- pick a bike Frame that will meet your needs & style of riding. The "Fitness vs "Hardtail MTB." The Fitness will suit the paved & gravel Trail riding better than the Hardtail off road focused frame. 2- Gears, 12 speed vs 11speed. Don't forget crank size too. The 11 speed shimano with the 40t crank suits my ride anywhere style bike well. You can always use another gear on very steep hills. 3- Tire tread & profile. A gravel tire that is made to smooth on pavement & offer grip in dirt, gravel & mud is important. A mtb tire creates resistance on pavement, but will always be superior off road compared to multi-use tire.
I really love the SirrusX, but pick what fits your needs. Try to get a derailleur with a clutch.
@BigManBikingReconDMV-fm2pn i was going to start doing the mtb trails. then i tried it a few times. I'm like screw that, rather be on a atv. so i stopped doing that. just did the Montour trail%alghenny passage. which has hills.
@arnoni11 MTB is 10X harder. It takes awhile to build the stamina. My 1st year, I focused on learning 2 trails. 2 to 3 miles innthe beginning. Do what is fun & keeps you going back out. Ride safe & have fun.