I need a general-use bike for riding around the city. Roads, paved trails, occasionally dirt paths. 20-30 miles per week.
I previous had a Specialized Sirrus that I absolutely loved. I’m likely to buy another Sirrus, but I want to compare it to some other models. My budget is less than $1,000, and I think I can get a good bike
[Specialized Sirrus X 3.0](https://www.incycle.com/products/specialized-sirrus-x-3-1?_pos=3&_sid=7137f0b7d&_ss=r). $700. A great price. Nearly identical to the bike I used to have. But it’s very often out of stock. The cheapest model my local bike shop has in stock is the Sirrus 3.0 (no X), which is $1,000.
[REI CTY 2.1](https://www.rei.com/product/189691/co-op-cycles-cty-21-bike). $800. This gets really good reviews. My local REI has good staff. I’m not crazy about the powder blue color, but that’s ok.
by miguel-elote