Thoughts on Specialized Secteur Sport

strummer_ie

Considering Specialized Secteur Sport for audax/boards spins.

Can anyone who has one, give me a review of what they think of the bike ?
What is the max width tyre it will take ?
Will it take mudguards ?

Cheers in advance,
strummer

:cool:

coolbeans

I think the Secteur is an ugly bike. I considered one before but I just couldn't get over the looks. I'm sure it'd be very comfortable for what you require though as the geometry is the same as the far more expensive Roubaix. Have you considered a Giant Defy. It's pretty much the same type of bike as the Sec.

BostonB

I dunno I always thought they looked nicer than the giants which are very angular. Specialized stuff looks very well made to me.

corkandproud

I have the Secteur Elite and I love it, great geometry and very comfortable to ride.

WithCheesePlease

In the market for a roadbike myself and had considered the Secteur but think I'm going for a Cannondale CAAD 9 instead. Available with either Tiagra or 105. Have you looked at those?

BostonB

Where did you look at the Cannondale CAAD 9?

strummer_ie

coolbeans wrote: »

I think the Secteur is an ugly bike. I considered one before but I just couldn't get over the looks. I'm sure it'd be very comfortable for what you require though as the geometry is the same as the far more expensive Roubaix. Have you considered a Giant Defy. It's pretty much the same type of bike as the Sec.

The Secteur does look a bit different alright, but I quite like it's looks.
I suppose everyone has different tastes
Cheers for the feedback though....

strummer_ie

WithCheesePlease wrote: »

In the market for a roadbike myself and had considered the Secteur but think I'm going for a Cannondale CAAD 9 instead. Available with either Tiagra or 105. Have you looked at those?

Can you get Cannondale in Ireland ?
Don't see any distributor/retailer for Ireland on their site !
The CAAD9 does look real nice though no rack eyelets.

WithCheesePlease

corkandproud wrote: »

I have the Secteur Elite and I love it, great geometry and very comfortable to ride.

I heard that it's more of a cruising type geometry and not very aggressive or race-like - is that the case?

WithCheesePlease

BostonB wrote: »

Where did you look at the Cannondale CAAD 9?

strummer_ie wrote: »

Can you get Cannondale in Ireland ?
Don't see any distributor/retailer for Ireland on their site

I haven't actually seen it in the flesh yet, but apparently Cycleways in Dublin do them. Id' say they'd have to order it in for you though.

I emailed to enquire about price but never heard back. I saw on another thread that it's €1200 for the Tiagra and €1500 for the 105.

BostonB

I was in Cycleways and specifically was looking for a CAAD9 as I'd read a great review of one. But they didn't have them in store anyway. Personally I'd be looking for a commuter, fitness bike, so would want rack eyelets, and a more comfortable geometry. Thats why I was interested in a Secteur. That said other reviews I read of the Secteur was that the basic models aren't much different in terms of comfort than another other ALU road bikes. only when you get into the higher spec models with more carbon (forks,stays) on them does the geometry become more comfortable. Could be BS, I wouldn't know either way. Haven't had a road bike since I was a kid.

Donie75

I collected a new Secteur Elite last week and I'm very happy with it. I cycled a Trek 7.2FX hybrid for the last 3 years and I got tired of it. So after reading loads of reviews and forums I went for the secteur because of the relaxed geometry. I've only done 2 spins on it so far and it's great. The bike shop set my saddle up too low originally so my first ride wasn't the most comfortable but I raised it by an inch and it was great. I'm a big guy and it feels very comfortable to me. I'm happy with my purchase so far. The elite has 105 and the carbon front forks and zerts inserts that act as dampers. There's a free sportive pack going with it at the moment as well. It includes a wireless computer, airtool, multitool and water bottle & cage.

BostonB

Are all dealers doing that offer?

strummer_ie

BostonB wrote: »

Are all dealers doing that offer?

Not sure, but was in Cycleways and they have that offer.

Donie75

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCWhatsNewDetail.jsp?article=7988

WithCheesePlease

I hate to hijack the thread, but just curious...

I'm looking for a bike to use instead of my specialized hybrid for leisure spins (sub 100K for now) and to compete in the odd adventure race (WAR, ROAR, Gael Force, etc.). Would the Secteur Elite be suitable for that kinda use?

I had originally considered the Secteur but was told it was a relaxed upright geometry, not much different to my hybrid with dropped handle bars. And as a result started looking at the Cannondale CAAD 9. But would that then maybe be too aggressive for what I'd want it for and make my leisure spins uncomfortable??

Am completely stumped...

BostonB

The article I read on the Cannondale CAAD 9 reckoned it was once of the most comfortable frames as it it was so well made. The article picked it over much better specc'ed bikes, and even the Planet X.