Giant Roam 2
2015
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Description
Rough roads and dirt just got a lot more fun aboard Giant's Roam 2! Go farther with a light, responsive aluminum frame and the bump-absorbing suspension fork. No matter where you ride, the fast-rolling aluminum wheels with wide, grippy tires grant you peace of mind and traction over any surface. You'll also love the easy-pedaling Shimano 27-speed drivetrain, supportive seat, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes.
Features & Info
Geometry chart
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Durable (8)
- Comfortable (7)
- Lightweight (7)
- Versatile (7)
- Stylish (4)
- Easy to use
Cons
- None as of yet
- Heavy
- Handle bar grips slip
- None that I can find
Best Uses
- Commuting/City (5)
- Road Biking (5)
- Street Riding (4)
- Light Trails (4)
- Uneven Surfaces (3)
- Leisurely Rides (3)
Jul 03, 2015
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I have had nothing but problems with this bike. Brakes squeak, fork lever broke off, tire issues, gear issues.
Jul 01, 2015
- Pros:
- Durable, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuter, Trails
62 year old who got back into biking after long break. I have over 700 miles on my Roam in just three months... use it to commute to work and too trail and road ride on weekends. My Roam preforms well in a variety of conditions. I must say, I like this bike more each and very day.
Feb 16, 2015
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Ease of use, Comfortable, Stylish
- Cons:
- None As Of Yet
- Best Uses:
- Comfort, Exercise, Exploring
Just starting to get back into riding. Mainly for the exercise as well as exploring Tampa. Whats great about it? So far just about everthing. shifting is effortless, braking is very responsive with the disc brakes. Even the seat is not as uncomfortable as it looks.
Dec 29, 2014
- Pros:
- Comfortable, Lightweight
- Cons:
- None
- Best Uses:
- Go Any Where Bike
Great value,smooth ride,fantastic hydrolic breaks
Jul 09, 2014
- Pros:
- Versatile, Lightweight, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Commuting/City
got back into riding i ride on the road and some trail riding very comfortable and light weight
Jul 02, 2013
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Street Riding, Leisurely Rides, Light Trails
I test rode just about every other bike in the same class and price point and after just a couple of minutes of riding it was clear this bike is far and away the winner in my opinion of its class. I've taken it on a couple of rides and I am completley satisfied with its performance. I would highly recomend this bike.
Jun 06, 2013
- Pros:
- Brakes, Smooth rolling, Versatile, Light
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Road Biking
I use this bike to bike around city roads mainly (groceries, gym, bank, etc), with the occassional longer bike ride (10-25 miles).This bike does a great job at what I need it for. The front fork lockout is a great feature. Riding on sidewalks and bumpy roads it soaks the bumps right up. When you want to go for a long ride on more smooth roads, the fork locks out easily and becomes more efficient.Also is great for light off-roading, over dirt and gravel surfaces. The hydraulic disk brakes are amazing. Never have I been concerned about stopping.Drivetrain is average, components are middle of the line.The frame is pretty light.The wheels roll very well! I coast so much faster and longer than my old bike.
Apr 23, 2013
- Pros:
- Versatile, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Commuting/City
I purchased this bike a few weeks ago. Since then I have put a few dozen miles on it; both on the road and in some light trails. This bike is what I was looking for. You can lock out the suspension while riding on the road and then flip it back while riding the trails. I've owned a Walmart special m entire life. I took this bike for a 9 mile lap around a local lake yesterday. Compared to the same on a different bike, this was WAY easier. Keep in mind, this bike seems to have more of a road tire than the Roams of previous years. To me, that is just fine; others might want more beefy tread. If you're doing serious trail riding, you might want to keep looking.. but if you ride on the road and don't do anything TOO crazy on the trails, this is the bike that you're looking for.
Aug 12, 2012
- Pros:
- Stylish, Durable, Lightweight, Comfortable, Versatile
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Leisurely Rides, Commuting, Street Riding, Uneven Surfaces, Light Trails
This is a fantastic bike! It moves quick and very responsive! It's been going strong each and everytime I take it out! I took it out on a light to heavy city commutes, long local bike trails and a couple of long 200+ mile tours and its been a dream... Thank You Giant!!!!!!
Nov 19, 2011
- Pros:
- Durable, Versatile, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Handle bar grips slip
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City
I live relativley close to where I work, so I decided to "go green" and began biking to work. The Roam 2 is a great bike to for commuting and for recreational long rides on the weekend. It handles obstacles and hills quite well. The only issue I found was that the handle bar grips slightly roll, but overall I'd say that it's a great bike for commuting and riding for fitness, not for competition.
Nov 19, 2011
- Pros:
- Durable, Versatile
- Cons:
- None that I can find
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City
Great commuter bike and for recreational long rides on the weekend. It handles obstacles and hills quite well. The only issues I found were that the handle bar grips were slipping, but overall I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys riding for fitness and commuting, not competition.
Oct 22, 2011
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Light paths
I use this bike to commute on roads and a light trail, but mostly road riding and its the best bike I've ever owned
Jul 03, 2011
- Pros:
- Stylish, Comfortable, Lightweight, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Street Riding, Uneven Surfaces, Light Trails, Commuting, Leisurely Rides
i use it for short 4-5 mile trips and it is very comfortable.
Nov 18, 2010
- Pros:
- Comfortable, Stylish, Versatile, Durable
- Cons:
- Heavy
- Best Uses:
- Uneven Surfaces, Light Trails, Street Riding
I bought the bike to ride rails to trails, but I'm also using it for errands and short trips. Great for short (1-5 mile) errands, trips to the gym, library, etc.
Specifications
- Frame
- Giant ALUXX aluminum
- Fork
- SR Suntour NEX HLO, 63mm-travel w/lockout and preload adjuster
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant, aluminum
- Hubs
- Formula
- Spokes
- Stainless, 14g
- Tires
- Giant S-RX4, 700 x 40c
- Crankset
- Shimano
- Chainrings
- 48/36/26
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Acera
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 9-speed: 11-34
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Handlebars
- Giant Sport, low-rise
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Brake Levers
- Tektro Auriga, hydraulic
- Brakes
- Tektro Auriga, hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
- Pedals
- Platform
- Saddle
- Giant Connect
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport