Advice needed: Hi! I’m new to riding (literally would be my first bike with gears) and want something to get started with and also use as a commuter bike. Mostly casual riding but a little for exercise. This is priced at $299. The seller said It was serviced last spring. Has a new seat and new pedals. I’m 5’4 and want this to be the right size as well (seller said she was same height). Does this seem like a good option/good price?
by iheartandrewgarfield
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The good news is this bike does look like a good choice for you! The bad news is it is not a 2016 Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc, it is a cheaper base model 2015 Sirrus. That means it has a heavier fork, and has only regular rim brakes not hydraulic disc brakes, and it is a 8speed derailleur system instead of 9 speed. I would definitely still be interested since it is the right size for you, and it is a reliable bike with a good practical and efficient design, but I would be trying to negotiate a cheaper price. Here are the two archived product pages to compare what model they said it is vs what it actually is.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus-sport-disc/p/106268?color=195700-106268
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sirrus/p/65159?color=172455-65159