I recently bought this bike (2x9 version) and I'm very pleased so far. It's sooo much faster than my ancient old 26" MTB. The weight without any equipment is around 13.5kg according to my measurements, so it's quite light for a bike of this type. I would say this is ideal for someone mostly going on asphalt and paved roads but also regularly on dirt paths or gravel roads (not talking paths with rocks and roots).
I spent most of my time on paved roads and was considering this. I wouldn't mind going through some trails every now and then, but I'm not crazy with it. Looks way better than the bikes I'd been using all my life to do it. Think I'll go for this one.
I just ordered the 2022 version. (I'm in Taiwan so it's only available here for now) it comes only in a black finish and has the 2x9 shifting configuration (I prefer this for the reasons mentioned in this review). I'll be on paved roads about 90% of the time while hitting a few bumps on the backwater roads.
Excellent tutorial, you really made sense as to what I am looking for. I am a trail rider, not a mountain biker. This is some bike, absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the education.
Nice Review! Been using this bike for a year mainly for long distances and commutes and I really like it. So much that i rebought it when it was stolen.
I bought one of these end of last year, was a move up from a GT Transeo Sport. This is a marked improvement and very nice bike to ride, I regularly do 40-50 miles on it on various terrains mainly road and path but also through woodland and parks and it handles very well. very smooth gearing and moving from mechanical disc to hydraulic is definitely a step up. I'm 6'2" and got the larger frame which is perfectly sized, The XL frame would be best suited to someone 6'4" and upwards. All that and it looks nice as well.
Bought one two months ago. This guy is spot on with his assessment. It is a bike for gentler cycling absolutely not for mountain biking. Good for distance, roads and hills and light gravel and dirt paths. I also have a Scott MTB rigid which is much more manoeuvrable with wider tyres and faster gearing. Two totally different rides. I prefer my Scott rigid frame. Itvsoaks up the road better and is great off road too.
I'm 71 and just getting starting biking again. This is the bike I'm looking at. I'll be doing local bike trails paved and dirt. I don't think mountain biking is in my future.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop local bike shop and surrounding area have next to nothing in stock, this was 1 year coming in and finally arrived, customer tired of waiting so I picked it up. now if the ice and snow would disappear I will begin the local trails of which are flat road or hard packed dirt. Oh this came in with a 2x10; hydraulic disc brakes navy blue. Thanks again for the honest review
I enjoy the roam2 which I have been actively riding when weather permits. It was the perfect fit for myself and I realized getting back into shape is going to be a slow process, don't get me wrong I try for 5 miles or so every chance I can. Well my seat is not bad and I am getting use to it, at first my legs were like rubber after A SHORT RIDE, now I am doing better. Thanks again for your review as it definitely helped me decide,
I have one of the "wacky" single front ring Roam 2's and I absolutely love it. Of course, I don't attempt to mountain bike with it and things are mostly flat out where I'm at, but it's an awesome bike.
I have this bike and am 173cm tall. My LBS in the UK sold me a Men’s bike in the Large frame. It feels fine but is different from your suggestion where you would have me on a small frame. Great video - very comprehensive 👏🏾
Giant roam large frame is good for your height 173cm? Because I am thinking to buy , giant roam large frame bike , my height is 173cm and inseam 33 inches.
Just got one in Scotland. I like it, it flies well on the roads. My only tiny criticism would be the handle bars are quite wide, so for busy city roads you're slowing traffic down as you're a bit wide lol. I might just cut off a few cm's on either side if I can be arsed. The shop let me try out a medium and a large one. I'm 5'8 (176cm) - leg length 29" (73cm) and the large size fitted me better. I was a bit cramped on the medium.
Super helpful, thanks. For someone looking to spend say 75% of their time on paved roads/paths and 25% on moderate mountain bike trails, which model by Giant do you recommend (if any)? Open to other brands if there's something more relevant, but I do like Giant. Also I understand this 75/25 breakdown is tough to choose one bike for. Thanks for any info
Glad it was helpful! If you can track one down, a Talon with 29" wheels would probably suit you well. Talons are still excellent bikes for daily street use and with using it 25% of the time on trails I think a mountain bike will be the best options.
I agree with Bike Bros. I will also suggest that you go with a Giant Talon. I have a Talon 2 (2017), medium, 27.5. It has 2x9 drivetrain. It's a very utilitarian bike for my needs (e.g., daily commute, trail biking, weekend long distance biking). Thanks to the 2x9 drivetrain, I can easily tackle various biking conditions. Fast enough on flats. Climbs easily on ascends. I only need to replace the Maxxis Ikon (default) tires with something gripier when trailing. I hope you find your best bike as soonest! And if you already have it, I wish you all the joy of biking! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
Good detailed review, I liked it 👌🏽 I thinking of buying G ATX 27.5 2021 L Size. Is it ok for me being 5.11/6 ft or should I go for 29ers in G Talon series ? Regarding features in ATX or Talon 3/4 series, i am fine with both. My main concern is size now.
Awesome! My Roam 1 comes in about a week and I was starting to get worried because I didn't see many people using this for light to moderate mountain bike. What size of tires did you end up going with?
thanks, there are many grip options from Giant, Deity, Chromag, OneUp, Raceface, Ergon. For a bike like a Roam, something ergonomic like the Giant ergo grips or Ergons might be nice.
Do you have a recommendation on some hybrid bikes that you would say is ok for riding on some mountain-like trails with roots, rocks, and such along with streets? I am looking for something under $1,000. Great videos! Thanks!
Hi, I would recommend a mountain bike hardtail for what you describe. A mountain bike will handle street riding much better than a hybrid will handle roots and rocks. If you can track one down, something like the Giant Talon 1 would be a good option being one of the lightest and best equipped mountain bikes in that price range.
Hi! Thanks for this review. I think the Roam would suit me for most of my riding (road and packed/light gravel) but I was wondering if the bike could be upgraded to work on loser/rougher gravel paths, too. Maybe you could give me some answers on the following questions? 1. How much does the frame weigh? (just out of curiosity) 2. Could you put bigger tires (e.g. 2.4") on the bike? And if so, would any components need to be exchanged? 3. Is it possible to put on a bigger (e.g.100mm) fork?
Sorry, no idea of frame weight. No, tire size is limited by space between the tire and frame/fork arch so you can probably only get away with tire size increase of a few mm safely. Yes, a bigger travel fork could be used. BUT: at the end of those changes what you essentially have done is made a Talon 29 with a not-so-good geometry at a higher cost
Great video! I have a question though, can this frame be converted to a gravel bike with a drop bar style. I understand there will be a lot of components that need to be changed (shifters, breaks, fork, etc.) But us the geometry comfortable enough for a drop bar style? I hope to hear your opinion on this 🙂
you could put drop handlebars on this bike. I would suggest ignoring the sizing and using reach and horizontal top tube measurements to try to replicate the feel of a drop bar bike you like the fit of.
I have the US version and it is 1x10 with an Shimano CSM-4100, 11x46. It also has Shimano Deore shifter and derailleur. I'm surprised there is a difference.
Glad to hear. The only spec sheet I found for the US version said it was using a 11-36 cassette which had me puzzled. Glad to hear you get a good, usable range of gears in the USA - your version makes a lot more sense now that I know about the gear range.
If I mainly plan to ride the road/sidewalk (kids in tow) should I look at this or cypress or escape? I want durable good bike , low maintenance and quality. I would like a lock out fork/shock but I was told forks/shocks go bad in 2 years. 80% pavement and 20% gravel path near the lake and burm
Check on The Giant Bikes website. Make sure you select the Canadian site then you will be able to see which shops have the bike/model/size you're interested in
Great review, can this bike be upgraded to an micro shift advent x drivetrain ? Any input would help , ordered this & also have a jamis dtx a1 2020 version
Does anyone know what crankset upgrade would be compatible with this bike ? The crankset has 36t and I'd like to bump that up a fair bit for more speed
I think the Trek is better, largely due to the cranks and brakes - however - because of the significant price difference between them I think the Giant is probably a better value.
Hello, What would you say about Giant Roam 1 Disc vs TREK Dual Sport 3? I would use it for go to work bike mostly cycling uphill on road and downhill ofc when coming back from work...Let me know your opinion, thanks alot
Well, the fat tires is part of it, but the frame doesn't have space for them. Then there's the suspension: quite short, not sophisticated in its control and very flexible thanks to the thinness. Geometry: quite steep making the bike less stable than a mountain bike. Then there's the tubing diameter, wall thickness and reinforcement- not stiff enough or durable enough for mountain biking. The bikes even have different durability and stiffness standards they're manufactured to meet.
Yes, same here. All the bike companies have raised their prices quite a bit in the last 18 months to cover the 1000% increase in shipping charges, higher costs of components, raw materials, cardboard.
is it so that newer version of this same bike comes with 1x9? I don't quite understand why information is controversial. Even the official website says that there is no front derailleur..
Hi Bike Bros I'm evaluating buying this and frankly am a bit confused. Will this work? Use case - bad roads/ gravel roads/ potholed roads majority + 10-20% off roads (but not like forest paths). I use an avg. MTB now. Or do you recommend a Talon kind of bike? My primary reason to upgrade is a better bike for longer + more comfortable rides (100km +) Thanks.
I think you could use either. If it was me, I would actually choose a Talon. The downside of the thicker tires is outweighed by the more comfortable ride and reduced chance of getting pinch flats.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop So that's truly their inhouse design? I find it hard to believe? Im rather inclined to believe its some novatec or formula as oem with slapped Giant logo.
@@heksogen4788 it could be Novatel or Formula. I don't know of any brand that divulges which hub manufacturer they deal with and it could be a case where Giant makes the hub but gets the freehub from a different supplier.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Problem with formula hubs is that there's no spare parts for them. I have a friend who bought Roam disc in 2015, and recently he wanted me to service the hub. To my dismay you can't buy bearing cups for these, nor i havent found any cones. Basically the whole freehub has to be thrown off, but because the selection of suitable freehubs is low or nonexistent i've opted to changing his whole hub to a sealed bearing hub. Now it's a matter of few dollars to change the worn bearing... This is why im asking. The manufacturers cheap out on hubs, and these unsealed hubs can get rusty very easily, just by one trip during a rain. Mix a user who will not service and disassemble these hubs at least once a year, coupled with lack of spare parts and you get a disaster...
Tyto typy kol by měly mít hmotnost 11 Kg ve verzi 3x9, převodník 48/36/26T, nebo 50/39/30T, kazeta 11-32T, 11-34T nebo 2x9, 2x10, převodník 50/34, kazeta 11-34T, 11-36T. Lze toho docílit, ale společnost Shimano to už nepodporuje. Jako fitness kolo Canyon Roadlite 6.0 Al, ale s odpruženou vidlicí. Bez odpružené vidlice je jízda utrpení.
I love getting as many Shimano parts on a bike too. But there is a 25% increase in price for the DS3 in Canada and I don't think the price warrants the extra money.
I'm glad to hear the grips worked for you. My comments reflect the number of times we see these types of grips that have started to slide in or out or able to turn. Often a result of a minor accident that jams dirt into the end of the grip that causes the issue to start.
I want to buy a wheel and want to nominate a good brand and live For walking, street and slimming use, Length 184 cm A distance of 78 cm from the end of the leg to the ground, or approximately 80 cm Weight 148 kg Gaint tolan 3 29L or this model best for me
Bob, absolutely true. At least in our case, the bias is obvious and we don't hide the fact that this is a store selling this product. I believe this is more honest to the consumer than many of the review sites or media sources that claim to offer honest reviews yet behind the scenes they are compelled to not offend advertisers or potential advertisers. And I wouldn't be surprised to hear the behind the scenes relationships between brands and media (in some cases at least) is resulting in strong bias.
You are correct however I find many people have either convinced themselves or heard from eager but inexperienced shop staff that bikes like the Roam are right for anything from road to mountain bike trails.
Nice looking bike but poor quality control or poor transport.Rear wheel has major issues right out of the box. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Rear axle is bent! Derailleur is misaligned.Since the rear wheel comes assembled I would have expected better.Assembly instructions poorly written, but that was not unexpected...just annoying.I just had the bike checked at a shop and was told that I should contact the seller about getting a whole rear wheel assembly with cartridge. (The bike shop could not do anything to help me).Not a good experience with this bike, so lesson learned.Added 3 stars for excellent customer serviceUpdate Sept 8 2020Just received a complete replacement wheel for free. Great service and an otherwise fine bike.
I recently bought this bike (2x9 version) and I'm very pleased so far. It's sooo much faster than my ancient old 26" MTB. The weight without any equipment is around 13.5kg according to my measurements, so it's quite light for a bike of this type. I would say this is ideal for someone mostly going on asphalt and paved roads but also regularly on dirt paths or gravel roads (not talking paths with rocks and roots).
I spent most of my time on paved roads and was considering this. I wouldn't mind going through some trails every now and then, but I'm not crazy with it. Looks way better than the bikes I'd been using all my life to do it. Think I'll go for this one.
Where did u buy it please 🙏 I'm desperately lookin for this model or the Sedona ty
Giant makes a good bike. I like that they try to fill niches with models like this.
I just ordered the 2022 version. (I'm in Taiwan so it's only available here for now) it comes only in a black finish and has the 2x9 shifting configuration (I prefer this for the reasons mentioned in this review). I'll be on paved roads about 90% of the time while hitting a few bumps on the backwater roads.
Excellent tutorial, you really made sense as to what I am looking for. I am a trail rider, not a mountain biker. This is some bike, absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the education.
Nice Review! Been using this bike for a year mainly for long distances and commutes and I really like it. So much that i rebought it when it was stolen.
Great to hear! It is really popular and well equipped for the dollar.
Just brought the 2022 roam 2 in Australia, can say I’m pretty excited
I bought one of these end of last year, was a move up from a GT Transeo Sport. This is a marked improvement and very nice bike to ride, I regularly do 40-50 miles on it on various terrains mainly road and path but also through woodland and parks and it handles very well. very smooth gearing and moving from mechanical disc to hydraulic is definitely a step up. I'm 6'2" and got the larger frame which is perfectly sized, The XL frame would be best suited to someone 6'4" and upwards. All that and it looks nice as well.
Bought one two months ago. This guy is spot on with his assessment. It is a bike for gentler cycling absolutely not for mountain biking. Good for distance, roads and hills and light gravel and dirt paths. I also have a Scott MTB rigid which is much more manoeuvrable with wider tyres and faster gearing. Two totally different rides. I prefer my Scott rigid frame. Itvsoaks up the road better and is great off road too.
thanks for watching and your feedback!
Most honest review I’ve come across
thanks! That is what I'm trying to do.
I'm 71 and just getting starting biking again. This is the bike I'm looking at. I'll be doing local bike trails paved and dirt. I don't think mountain biking is in my future.
It sounds like a good fit. Either this or something like a Giant Cypress DX could be a good option.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop local bike shop and surrounding area have next to nothing in stock, this was 1 year coming in and finally arrived, customer tired of waiting so I picked it up. now if the ice and snow would disappear I will begin the local trails of which are flat road or hard packed dirt. Oh this came in with a 2x10; hydraulic disc brakes navy blue. Thanks again for the honest review
I enjoy the roam2 which I have been actively riding when weather permits. It was the perfect fit for myself and I realized getting back into shape is going to be a slow process, don't get me wrong I try for 5 miles or so every chance I can. Well my seat is not bad and I am getting use to it, at first my legs were like rubber after A SHORT RIDE, now I am doing better. Thanks again for your review as it definitely helped me decide,
@@softstart100 great to hear. thanks for watching.
Thanks for the great vid!
I think you talked me back into the Talon.
Great video mate ! We have the same model in Australia (2x9 gears) and it's a great bike. Value to the max !
I have one of the "wacky" single front ring Roam 2's and I absolutely love it. Of course, I don't attempt to mountain bike with it and things are mostly flat out where I'm at, but it's an awesome bike.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey! How much the bike weighs?
@@div2859 I think he said 29 lbs
What type of single front ring did you use? Thanks
I have this bike and am 173cm tall. My LBS in the UK sold me a Men’s bike in the Large frame. It feels fine but is different from your suggestion where you would have me on a small frame. Great video - very comprehensive 👏🏾
Giant roam large frame is good for your height 173cm? Because I am thinking to buy , giant roam large frame bike , my height is 173cm and inseam 33 inches.
@@jamankhan2121 I am 176 and M size is perfect for me.
Just got one in Scotland. I like it, it flies well on the roads. My only tiny criticism would be the handle bars are quite wide, so for busy city roads you're slowing traffic down as you're a bit wide lol. I might just cut off a few cm's on either side if I can be arsed. The shop let me try out a medium and a large one. I'm 5'8 (176cm) - leg length 29" (73cm) and the large size fitted me better. I was a bit cramped on the medium.
It is always easier to cut handlebars than to add width so most companies seem to error towards offering wide handlebars.
Super helpful, thanks. For someone looking to spend say 75% of their time on paved roads/paths and 25% on moderate mountain bike trails, which model by Giant do you recommend (if any)? Open to other brands if there's something more relevant, but I do like Giant. Also I understand this 75/25 breakdown is tough to choose one bike for. Thanks for any info
Glad it was helpful! If you can track one down, a Talon with 29" wheels would probably suit you well. Talons are still excellent bikes for daily street use and with using it 25% of the time on trails I think a mountain bike will be the best options.
I agree with Bike Bros. I will also suggest that you go with a Giant Talon.
I have a Talon 2 (2017), medium, 27.5. It has 2x9 drivetrain. It's a very utilitarian bike for my needs (e.g., daily commute, trail biking, weekend long distance biking).
Thanks to the 2x9 drivetrain, I can easily tackle various biking conditions. Fast enough on flats. Climbs easily on ascends.
I only need to replace the Maxxis Ikon (default) tires with something gripier when trailing.
I hope you find your best bike as soonest! And if you already have it, I wish you all the joy of biking! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking
Good detailed review, I liked it 👌🏽
I thinking of buying G ATX 27.5 2021 L Size. Is it ok for me being 5.11/6 ft or should I go for 29ers in G Talon series ?
Regarding features in ATX or Talon 3/4 series, i am fine with both. My main concern is size now.
I use the 2020 giant roam 3 bike with upgraded tires as a mountain bike and it acctually handles well
Awesome! My Roam 1 comes in about a week and I was starting to get worried because I didn't see many people using this for light to moderate mountain bike.
What size of tires did you end up going with?
@@brettsnell8314 they are called giant sicamores but other than that I'm not sure. I'll check later and let u know
@@jamesodwyer4736 did you ever check what type of tires
Thanks for your Very good review. Learn a lot more about my Roam 2 ( got mine last Xmas 😊). what will you suggest as replacement grips?
thanks, there are many grip options from Giant, Deity, Chromag, OneUp, Raceface, Ergon. For a bike like a Roam, something ergonomic like the Giant ergo grips or Ergons might be nice.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop what would you suggest for crank upgrade compatible with 2*9 groupset
Do you have a recommendation on some hybrid bikes that you would say is ok for riding on some mountain-like trails with roots, rocks, and such along with streets? I am looking for something under $1,000. Great videos! Thanks!
Hi, I would recommend a mountain bike hardtail for what you describe. A mountain bike will handle street riding much better than a hybrid will handle roots and rocks. If you can track one down, something like the Giant Talon 1 would be a good option being one of the lightest and best equipped mountain bikes in that price range.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Thank you so much for your reply! I was thinking that may be the best option as well.
Hi! Thanks for this review. I think the Roam would suit me for most of my riding (road and packed/light gravel) but I was wondering if the bike could be upgraded to work on loser/rougher gravel paths, too. Maybe you could give me some answers on the following questions?
1. How much does the frame weigh? (just out of curiosity)
2. Could you put bigger tires (e.g. 2.4") on the bike? And if so, would any components need to be exchanged?
3. Is it possible to put on a bigger (e.g.100mm) fork?
Sorry, no idea of frame weight. No, tire size is limited by space between the tire and frame/fork arch so you can probably only get away with tire size increase of a few mm safely. Yes, a bigger travel fork could be used. BUT: at the end of those changes what you essentially have done is made a Talon 29 with a not-so-good geometry at a higher cost
Alright, makes sense. Thanks a lot.
Nice review, why the Giant website showing CAD 879 now?
Our video was made when this model was first released and there have been pricing changes since then.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Thank you! Is Giant GX Disc wheelset rims double wall?
Great bike with terrible gear shifting. Thinking of selling mine after two months of having it.
Great video! I have a question though, can this frame be converted to a gravel bike with a drop bar style. I understand there will be a lot of components that need to be changed (shifters, breaks, fork, etc.) But us the geometry comfortable enough for a drop bar style? I hope to hear your opinion on this 🙂
you could put drop handlebars on this bike. I would suggest ignoring the sizing and using reach and horizontal top tube measurements to try to replicate the feel of a drop bar bike you like the fit of.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop thank you so much for your reply!
If you haven't done anything to it don't. You'll mess up the ride. The geometry of this bike is for a specific purpose.
Thank you, nice review! How many kg bike?
About 14.5
I have the US version and it is 1x10 with an Shimano CSM-4100, 11x46. It also has Shimano Deore shifter and derailleur. I'm surprised there is a difference.
Glad to hear. The only spec sheet I found for the US version said it was using a 11-36 cassette which had me puzzled. Glad to hear you get a good, usable range of gears in the USA - your version makes a lot more sense now that I know about the gear range.
If I mainly plan to ride the road/sidewalk (kids in tow) should I look at this or cypress or escape?
I want durable good bike , low maintenance and quality. I would like a lock out fork/shock but I was told forks/shocks go bad in 2 years.
80% pavement and 20% gravel path near the lake and burm
I love it ! Where can I buy one in Canada please 🙏 ?
Check on The Giant Bikes website. Make sure you select the Canadian site then you will be able to see which shops have the bike/model/size you're interested in
Great review, can this bike be upgraded to an micro shift advent x drivetrain ? Any input would help , ordered this & also have a jamis dtx a1 2020 version
It could be upgraded to Microshift.
I just got the Roam 2.
In the US, it's a 1x. 40t w/ deore 11-46...
Yes, it was very strange that Giant made two versions of the same bike for different markets.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop I have a Talon 2, as well. It's a 1x, 32t w/11-42.
I notice it's a 2x in most other countries.
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading to bigger crank to get more speed. Please suggest compatible ones with this bike.
What would be a good replacement for the useless “ergo grips”, ?, please and thank you.
Giant roam 2 2021 or trek DS 3 2021, im kinda getting hard time choosing between the two, which one is also more comfortable to ride
Comfort should be very similar. Giant typically has better components for the same price.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Thanks for this video. I wonder if you could provide any suggestions on Merida Crossway 100 and Giant Roam 2?
Does anyone know what crankset upgrade would be compatible with this bike ? The crankset has 36t and I'd like to bump that up a fair bit for more speed
Is this bike good for long distance travel ?
I have a 2022 model. There're three clicks for the two-speed front derailleur. Is that normal? Not sure if this one comes with the trim function?
Is it possible to fit full bolt-on bike fenders to this model? And the trunk?
Are resistance band weights accurate?
163cm... size s =16.5 too big right.. they dont have xs do to big wheels right
Between this bike and the 2021 Trek DS3, which one would you say is better?
I think the Trek is better, largely due to the cranks and brakes - however - because of the significant price difference between them I think the Giant is probably a better value.
Hello, What would you say about Giant Roam 1 Disc vs TREK Dual Sport 3? I would use it for go to work bike mostly cycling uphill on road and downhill ofc when coming back from work...Let me know your opinion, thanks alot
Same question here.
Hi, They're both good bikes however Giant bikes typically are a bit better value than Trek.
why is this bike any different than any other hardtail mountainbike? it just needs fatter tires?
Well, the fat tires is part of it, but the frame doesn't have space for them. Then there's the suspension: quite short, not sophisticated in its control and very flexible thanks to the thinness. Geometry: quite steep making the bike less stable than a mountain bike. Then there's the tubing diameter, wall thickness and reinforcement- not stiff enough or durable enough for mountain biking. The bikes even have different durability and stiffness standards they're manufactured to meet.
It's a $1028.00 here in Winnipeg
Yes, same here. All the bike companies have raised their prices quite a bit in the last 18 months to cover the 1000% increase in shipping charges, higher costs of components, raw materials, cardboard.
is it so that newer version of this same bike comes with 1x9? I don't quite understand why information is controversial. Even the official website says that there is no front derailleur..
Hi, thanks for watching. The difference is that the Canadian version is 2x and USA version is 1x.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop i see.. thank you. I am wondering what they sell in Europe.. gonna check local bike shop tomorrow:)
Do you know where I would be able to get parts to convert my 9 speed to 18 speed?
Any suggestions for a single front gear for 2019 Roam 2?
So the Roam would be better for commuting on the streets over a Talon?
It would. it should require a little less energy to roll at the same speed.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop thank you.
Any idea on what size is it’s headset?
Hi Bike Bros
I'm evaluating buying this and frankly am a bit confused. Will this work?
Use case - bad roads/ gravel roads/ potholed roads majority + 10-20% off roads (but not like forest paths).
I use an avg. MTB now.
Or do you recommend a Talon kind of bike?
My primary reason to upgrade is a better bike for longer + more comfortable rides (100km +)
Thanks.
I think you could use either. If it was me, I would actually choose a Talon. The downside of the thicker tires is outweighed by the more comfortable ride and reduced chance of getting pinch flats.
I see the XL comes with a 90mm stem what do you think about a 60mm stem for a 6’1 rider. Thx
I don't see an issue by doing that change.
This bike good for a guy 350 pounds & do they come 29er tires?
Most bike manufacturers don't mention max weight. It is probably fine but if 29" interests you, what about a Talon?
@@BikeBrosBikeShop actually I'm going with the Trek dual sport 1 2021
Hello. For a guy who is in between sizes e.g 5.10" would you recommend to go smaller (medium) or bigger(large) on this bike? Thanks
I am almost 6' and Pittcycle advised medium if i was doing any mountain biking
Dropper post on roam 2021. Is it possible?
how good these tires are on tarmac road?
Yes, designed to be good shared use tarmac or hard packed dirt or gravel
My 2021 Giant Roam 2 is a 1x9 with no front de-railer. I wonder what the difference is?
In USA these came with 1x9.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Thanks
Seems like a great bike but unfortunately I'm in the US and I don't like the sound of 1x9
I saw this for 1499 CAD in Vancouver at the Giant store. Bad price or am I confused?
I can only imagine the bike you saw was a Roam 0 which is $1499... Giant Vancouver is an excellent shop!
The roam 2 in the uk is 1/9 gears the roam 3 is 2/8 gears so ive gone for the roam 3
What hubs are used there? And spare me saying "Giant GX Disc". Who is the OEM for these?
Giant DX disc.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop So that's truly their inhouse design? I find it hard to believe? Im rather inclined to believe its some novatec or formula as oem with slapped Giant logo.
@@heksogen4788 it could be Novatel or Formula. I don't know of any brand that divulges which hub manufacturer they deal with and it could be a case where Giant makes the hub but gets the freehub from a different supplier.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop Problem with formula hubs is that there's no spare parts for them. I have a friend who bought Roam disc in 2015, and recently he wanted me to service the hub. To my dismay you can't buy bearing cups for these, nor i havent found any cones. Basically the whole freehub has to be thrown off, but because the selection of suitable freehubs is low or nonexistent i've opted to changing his whole hub to a sealed bearing hub. Now it's a matter of few dollars to change the worn bearing... This is why im asking. The manufacturers cheap out on hubs, and these unsealed hubs can get rusty very easily, just by one trip during a rain. Mix a user who will not service and disassemble these hubs at least once a year, coupled with lack of spare parts and you get a disaster...
Tyto typy kol by měly mít hmotnost 11 Kg ve verzi 3x9, převodník 48/36/26T, nebo 50/39/30T, kazeta 11-32T, 11-34T nebo 2x9, 2x10, převodník 50/34, kazeta 11-34T, 11-36T. Lze toho docílit, ale společnost Shimano to už nepodporuje. Jako fitness kolo Canyon Roadlite 6.0 Al, ale s odpruženou vidlicí. Bez odpružené vidlice je jízda utrpení.
Does the frame as same as Talon? Meaning if later thru the year I want to upgrade to pure MTB, can it withstand the torture as Talon?
Hi, No, it isn't the same frame and it can't be switched to be a mountain bike.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop thks for the advice. I will stick to Talon then. I love that Charcoal color on Roam, Talon don't have that charcoal.
What size was this?
Sorry, if I didn't say but it is so long ago that I don't recall.
On the tag it says L 10:11 👈
(I've checked and also found a bike with M on the tag,so this is the size)
The big flaw with this bike is that it’s crankset, hubs and bottom bracket aren’t shimano, whereas the Trek DS3 has it all
I love getting as many Shimano parts on a bike too. But there is a 25% increase in price for the DS3 in Canada and I don't think the price warrants the extra money.
The grips are fine. They don't rotate, it's a disservice to say otherwise. Put a few thousand miles on it and see for yourself.
I'm glad to hear the grips worked for you. My comments reflect the number of times we see these types of grips that have started to slide in or out or able to turn. Often a result of a minor accident that jams dirt into the end of the grip that causes the issue to start.
Similar to a 2022 Giant Cross City Disc 2 I just got
I want to buy a wheel and want to nominate a good brand and live
For walking, street and slimming use, Length 184 cm
A distance of 78 cm from the end of the leg to the ground, or approximately 80 cm
Weight 148 kg
Gaint tolan 3 29L or this model best for me
With due respect it’s hard to analyse reviews when there is a vested interest with the reviewer
Bob, absolutely true. At least in our case, the bias is obvious and we don't hide the fact that this is a store selling this product. I believe this is more honest to the consumer than many of the review sites or media sources that claim to offer honest reviews yet behind the scenes they are compelled to not offend advertisers or potential advertisers. And I wouldn't be surprised to hear the behind the scenes relationships between brands and media (in some cases at least) is resulting in strong bias.
@@BikeBrosBikeShop yes ,fair play nothing personal
I’m not an expert on bikes, but I thought the giant roam was never considered a mountain bike.
You are correct however I find many people have either convinced themselves or heard from eager but inexperienced shop staff that bikes like the Roam are right for anything from road to mountain bike trails.
Nice looking bike but poor quality control or poor transport.Rear wheel has major issues right out of the box. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Rear axle is bent! Derailleur is misaligned.Since the rear wheel comes assembled I would have expected better.Assembly instructions poorly written, but that was not unexpected...just annoying.I just had the bike checked at a shop and was told that I should contact the seller about getting a whole rear wheel assembly with cartridge. (The bike shop could not do anything to help me).Not a good experience with this bike, so lesson learned.Added 3 stars for excellent customer serviceUpdate Sept 8 2020Just received a complete replacement wheel for free. Great service and an otherwise fine bike.