Giant FCR2 V Specialized Sirrus Sport

[Paul]

Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to
race, merely train and ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the
more the better.

I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has the
'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more traditional
rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec on the
Giant?

Thanks.

Paul

[Andy]

"Paul" > wrote in message >...
> Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to
> race, merely train and ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the
> more the better.

I was looking at purchasing the FCR 2, but instead got a 2002
Ridgeback Genesis Day 02. I tried the FCR 2 and found the frame too
small for me, had to have the seat post way up to even have a go at
riding.

I spose it depends on your size, (i'm quite a big bloke) but i would
suggest you have a look at the Genesis range as i have to say it is
one hell of a bike ...

tested her out on the weekend and am mightly impressed. I also got it
for not much more than the FCR 2 as its a 2002 model.

[Mill Ward]

"Temp3st" > wrote in message >...
> "Paul" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to
> > race, merely train and ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the
> > more the better.
> >
> > I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has
> the
> > 'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more
> traditional
> > rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec on
> the
> > Giant?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
>
> Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid
> fire.
> I also believe the Giant is lighter than the Specialized.

What's the FCR2 like generally? Worth the cash?

MW

[Michael MacClancy]

In message >, Paul
> writes
>Latest upgrade is between these 2 fine looking machines. Not looking to
>race, merely train and ride for leisure. All opinions are welcome - the
>more the better.
>
>I like the look of both of them but can't work out whether the Giant has the
>'twist grip' gear shifters whereas the Specialized has the more traditional
>rapidfire, which I prefer. Can anyone confirm this part of the spec on the
>Giant?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Paul
>
>
>
Rapidfire on the Giant. My wife has this bike and is completely
satisfied with it. She uses it 3-4 times/week for a 32 mile round trip
commute and finds it fast and comfortable.
--
Michael MacClancy

[ebola]

Temp3st wrote:
> Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has rapid
> fire. I also believe the Giant is lighter than the Specialized.



If so - how much lighter is the Giant? - I've been considering the
Specialized Sirrus range so far as I prefer the appearance. The more
monochrome the better. I guess Mass would be a more sensible deciding
factor than Colour Scheme as I am also fussed about how quickly it can
get me somewhere for the same effort level.



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[Saint]

"ebola" > wrote in message
...
> Temp3st wrote:
> > Having just purchased the very bike - I can confirm the Giant has
rapid
> > fire. I also believe the Giant is lighter than the Specialized.
>
>
>
> If so - how much lighter is the Giant? - I've been considering the
> Specialized Sirrus range so far as I prefer the appearance. The more
> monochrome the better. I guess Mass would be a more sensible deciding
> factor than Colour Scheme as I am also fussed about how quickly it can
> get me somewhere for the same effort level.
>

Hi

Sorry to be so in your face but I have a 6 week old Specialized Sirrus Sport
for sale at a pretty good going rate. Bike is immaculate with receipt and
everything.

Email me if you are interested -

Sorry to have troubled you if you are not.

Regards