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I got a new bike. It is brand new, not just new to me. It is the first aluminum bike I have owned. I wanted a bike that will do most anything, from commuting to touring to fast weekend ride to puttering around.
I got a Specialized Sirrus. Mine is gray and black. I like the look of the bike having all primary colors, it is not too flashy and less of a target for thieves. I decided to get a Specialized because they are building them better than anyone else for the equivalent money. In my experience maintaining a bike rental fleet this summer, the Specialized bikes held up the best.
