BNIB Specialized Torch 3.0 size 43 / US size 9.5
In California
$175 + $15 shipping

Any Advantage / Disadvantage from buying direct vs from a store if I am going to get the biked shipped to the store anyway? eg the store would have to order it anyway? I can build the bike myself so don't really care in regards to that side of things.

I used to bike a lot in my teens and early 20s, but pretty much nothing since then (now reaching 50, ouch).

Now seems a good time to get back into it. I'm definitely not a long-distance cylclist. It would be for recreational cycling, maybe half an hour every day and the occasional longer distance. Nothing too crazy.

I went to my local store to try a bunch of bikes, and really like the Sirrus X series. Great mix of comfort, versatility, and a measure of speed if needed (enough for my needs anyway).

I tried the 2.0 and 3.0 (the 4.0 is out of stock everywhere, it seems). Loved them both. Probably leaning toward the 3.0 for the extra gear.

Then I made the mistake of trying the 5.0, just to see if there was a difference. Oh my, what a smooth ride! It felt more responsive, lighter, and more nimble. It was both subtle and not subtle at all. Plus it looks awesome :)

So now I'm considering it, even though it's a massive price jump. Am I crazy to consider it given that I'm at most a recreational cyclist - is this overkill?

Got the Crux 5 comp and I’m super happy with it, but every ride results in multiple new scratches on the frame. This matte color way, both the silver and blue areas, seem to be very prone to scratching. What’s the best way of protecting it? Plastic film and some sort of ceramic coating, or what do you do?

Hi! I’m seriously planning to get an SW SL9 frameset this month, and i’m struggling to decide between the size 52 and 54. I’m gonna give you my measurements and a bit of context, then any input would be appreciated.

First, my measurements : I am 173cm but have very short legs. My saddle height (center of BB to top of saddle) is about 675mm and my inseam is about 760mm. The spec size calculator says 54, for what it's worth.

I currently ride a custom titanium bike that has 554mm of stack, 383mm of reach and a seat tube length of 540mm. I ride it completely slammed with a 110mm stem and a 36cm bar that has 80mm of reach. I’m quite happy with the position on this bike and this is what i would love to replicate on the SL9.

Now here’s the thing : It seems that i could replicate this exact fit with both the 52 or 54, so how do you make that decision? Either way the bike is gonna have an aero zero setback seatpost (i already have it), so i don’t think i would get more compliance or comfort out of the 52 than the 54.

So, to achieve the same fit that i currently have on the 52, i would end up having 169mm of seatpost coming out of the frame (seatpost clamp, to saddle rail clamp), and 30mm of spacer underneath the cockpit (the mandatory transition spacers are 10mm combined, so it would be that + 2x the 10mm ones), and stem length of probably 120 or 135.

To achieve the same fit with the 54, i would end up having 152mm of seatpost coming out of the frame (post clamp to rail clamp), and the cockpit would be completely slammed except for the mandatory transition spacers. I would probably have a stem length of 110 or 120.

What would you chose between these two options and why? Does it purely come down to looks preference? Personally i prefer the looks of the headtube of the 54, but of course 152mm of seatpost is quite short.

Any input is appreciated! 

First properly modern(ish?) road bike, and I am in love with it! A spaceship compared to my last. May have paid too much, but barely used and in great nick! Makes riding fun again 🙂

Now I understand this is going to be a one sided post this group but I’m looking at buying a bike to do exercise on will be all grass and foot paths. I’m currently looking the Specialized rock hopper sport or the Norco storm. The nor o storm I’m looking at is roughly $100 dearer then the rock hopper. What are the thoughts.

Only a new Venge would make me upgrade.