I happend across a Sirrus A1 Specialized a few years ago. I work on cars sometimes, but don't know much about bikes. The front section seems to be intact, with functioning brakes and shifters. The middle section also appears to be intact, although new cables will be needed. The rear derailer, however, is missing. I have both wheels and they are intact. Is all I need for this bicycle is a new rear derailer? I just need to get some exercise- I'm not really a biking enthusaist- however my wife is, so I'm trying to build up romantic tension between us by doing things that interest her. Any advice would be appreciated!! Thank you.
if it what you say it is, then i would fix it up. if you got the bike for free, even better. you can find a suitable 8 speed derailluer on the cheap for around $30 to $40. I would stick an Alivio or up on it myself. and some lock-on style grips, replace the cables and housing and make sure all is inspected and lubed and take it for a test flight. if you have no surprises you can get it going for under $100. but worse case might be $200. It looks to be about a 2007 ish. so in good mechanical shape it would still be worth what you put in to it. even if you had to do a chain, Bottom bracket, rear cluster you can do that for under $100
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Agreed. A new rear derailleur is inexpensive, $25 gets you something decent. Post a picture of the RD area. How many rear cogs? 7 or 8? More?
Hi Bob;
we need a picture of the rear derailleur area of the frame to suggest a rear derailleur for you, and any additional mounting brackets if required. If you are lucky, none will be required.
Nigel
easy to attach but i recommend tutorials for you since you are new at this. You will need a set of metric allens, a spoke wrench to start with. from the pictures the bike looks very dirty so first thing you need to clean it and the wheels. You need to true the wheels. take the brakes off and polish and lube the posts, make sure the crank is tight, pedals tight, headset free moving but tight, replace the cables and housing, inspect tires for dependability. Figure out a way to hang the bike so you can work on it easier. do not get cleaners in the freewheel or hub areas. water and rags clean well, dried grime on the paint can be removed with rags and WD-40. THATS ALL YOU USE WD FOR! DO NOT LUBRICATE THE BIKE WITH IT.
Check out this for tips on setting pads, proper cable tucking and creating a true stand from your bike
http://forums.bikeride.com/thread-4891.html
take your time and check out various videos here or youtube for the things you will need to do. for now get it cleaned, inspected trued and lubed, then assembled. then fine tuned from there. it will seem tough at first but we can get you thru it all one step at a time. you will need a tool or two along the way
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you need better pics and you are wrenching my neck
look at the charts that follow. it would be nice to see the back side of the area too and in the proper position, not upside down and sideways. do not know what year Nigel thinks your bike is I am not sure myself due to lack of info. I say 2006 and that would mean Sora rear derailluer. look at the hangers on the charts and try to find the one that would bolt to the available holes
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/pdf/CG0421_hanger_fit_chart_w_pics_rev2013.pdf
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could be this but cannot tell from your pics if you have holes threaded or not
http://wheelsmfg.com/derailleur-hanger-12.html
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