Today I have had the pleasure to test the new Sirocco Sport
First off I noticed how lightweight it was, just over 19 kg.
Although the front fork suspension does not look that special, I must say that on my ride it was a pleasure. This conclusion was on roads/cycle paths with the usual bumps. Also the seat post seemed to do the job.
Normally I am not one for having my bike with a pedal sensor, but again I was most impressed with this one. The reason for this is simply that you have got 3 different settings, so you can adjust to the type of incline which is perfect. None of that annoying peddling when the power is too much.Also as soon as you stop peddling, the power cuts out which I found to be much better than when some bikes tend to have power for a second after you have stopped peddling.
The disc brakes were more than adequate for my ride out.Better than I imagined they would be, although the back one was a little too sharp at times.I think that this is more of getting used to it though.
The power of this bike was a little slower than some of the other 250 Watts I have riden, but that did not seem to matter at all.
The motor was extremely quiet at all times, and even up the steep hills. Probably not ridden a bike which as come as close IMHO.
I am 6 ft 2 inch's tall and found that although I was leaning slightly forward, I don't think that is an issue to worry about. I feel if this was my own bike I would consider putting a stem riser on it, but would make an opinion on this after riding it more.
To sum it up I feel for having a price tag of just £600 I would definitely be happy with one of these bikes for every day usage. It has got a nice stand attached. The overall ride was extremely pleasing. Switching through the three power modes was a pure joy to use. The brakes were of a good standard, and not to forget that this bike does look really stealthy which I always feel is a bonus.The front suspension was good which was also pleasing.Not the best, but good enough for a long ride out IMHO.
I hope this review is of some use to all of you.
Saneagle.
First off I noticed how lightweight it was, just over 19 kg.
Although the front fork suspension does not look that special, I must say that on my ride it was a pleasure. This conclusion was on roads/cycle paths with the usual bumps. Also the seat post seemed to do the job.
Normally I am not one for having my bike with a pedal sensor, but again I was most impressed with this one. The reason for this is simply that you have got 3 different settings, so you can adjust to the type of incline which is perfect. None of that annoying peddling when the power is too much.Also as soon as you stop peddling, the power cuts out which I found to be much better than when some bikes tend to have power for a second after you have stopped peddling.
The disc brakes were more than adequate for my ride out.Better than I imagined they would be, although the back one was a little too sharp at times.I think that this is more of getting used to it though.
The power of this bike was a little slower than some of the other 250 Watts I have riden, but that did not seem to matter at all.
The motor was extremely quiet at all times, and even up the steep hills. Probably not ridden a bike which as come as close IMHO.
I am 6 ft 2 inch's tall and found that although I was leaning slightly forward, I don't think that is an issue to worry about. I feel if this was my own bike I would consider putting a stem riser on it, but would make an opinion on this after riding it more.
To sum it up I feel for having a price tag of just £600 I would definitely be happy with one of these bikes for every day usage. It has got a nice stand attached. The overall ride was extremely pleasing. Switching through the three power modes was a pure joy to use. The brakes were of a good standard, and not to forget that this bike does look really stealthy which I always feel is a bonus.The front suspension was good which was also pleasing.Not the best, but good enough for a long ride out IMHO.
I hope this review is of some use to all of you.
Saneagle.
