1st impression from 7yrs on road bike, this bike is comfortable. Better visibility of traffic, looking over shoulder easier. Next thing it was like being a kid again with the wider tyres, cutting through parks, using shared cycle paths along the beach, exploring. Love the future shock, you have 4 settings, no sping, soft/med/firm. You have a choice to suit you. Was concerned about 1x. I have hills, some 8° +. The gearing for climbing was easy, sometimes easiest gear to slow. And on the flat cadence too big using 38T chain ring. Have tried 40T but have settled on 42T, that seems to suit me best. Thoroughly recommend. Only negative, I live in a humid place. I look after my bikes, cleaning and lubing chain regularly. Was disappointed chain was showing signs of corrosion and after 2 months bottom bracket as well. Quality of these a little disappointing but I did have Integra before. When I changed the chian ring needednew chain, got X01, problem solved.

I bought this bike to be my daily commuter and I love it. I have over 800 miles on it so far and it is holding up great. I am set up tubeless and have not encountered a puncture that could not be sealed. The compatible fenders work great to keep me dry. I have done a few gravel rides and that is when this bike really impressed me. The compliance junction does its job to soak up the bumps and the pathfinder pro tires have a ton of grip. The future shock does help but I think it would have been fine without it. My only complaints are of the choice of groupset. I regularly spin out and I have never used any of the low gears. I hope Specialized decides to put a proper crankset (not square taper and made of steel) with a 40t chain ring and a Sram XPLR groupset on their future models.

I collected my new Sirius x5 in Spain last week & had the most amazing fun cycling the coastal walkways from Marbella to San Pedro. The terrain is a mixture of paved walkways & made up pathways. I’m a 60 year old man who has enjoyed road/mountain bikes for many years & i have now found an amazing fun bike with the new carbon framed Sirius ,

My first carbon frame bike, and it is light and agile, but takes the bumps out of the road very nicely. The frame looks different, but feels strong. The future shock is completely unnoticeable, until you see the post area compressing consistently. I have ridden on roads I know well and that are bumpy, but this Sirrus X 5.0 smooths them out . Highly recommended.

very good

3,300 miles and 6 months later still loving my Sirrus X5.0. Tune up fixed my bent Derailleur Hanger and replaced my worn out chain. The ride was so much quieter and smoother with new chain(average mph slightly increased also). LBS was surprised how well the tires were holding up, very little wear for the miles traveled. I can’t wait to hit the road every morning.

You never get bored riding this,like I do on my high end street bike.Its fast handles real good you can high speed on paved road or hit the packed trails,haven't stopped riding it since I bought 2 months ago ride every day.

I was apprehensive in purchasing a "flat bar" bike after many years on traditional road bikes. I purchased the X5 about 2 months ago, the X6 wasn't available. I changed the tires to 28's, bottom bracket and crank to Rival 40 tooth, and the derailleur and shifter to SRAM Eagle GX AXS. This bike flat scoots and handles like a road bike. I highly recommend this bike even if you keep it stock.

Have to say this is the best bike ever ridden . Simply a game changer .

I tried one of these, but am planning to return it in favor or tve Trek FX6. Maybe it is not a fair comparison, but the Sirrus 6.0 is largely unavailable for comparison. Trek FX6 feels more solid and I prefer the feel if the components. The tires on the FX6 also are high pressure up to 120 lbs vs 80 on the Sirrus 5. I like the shock on the Sirrus, but still not enough.