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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Correct ^^^ IIRC, the '21 Talons are 27.5 in...

Correct ^^^
IIRC, the '21 Talons are 27.5 in S/M, and 29 in M/L/XL -- which makes sense. So there's a 'choice' in M only.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-20, 02:29 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Cornchips: there's a lot of 'princess and pea'...

Cornchips: there's a lot of 'princess and pea' when it comes to comments on 1x drivetrains. I have two Sirrus bikes; both are set up and used for distance riding, including lots of climbing -- all...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-19, 09:32 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

1. Rockshox Paragon Gold RL...

1. Rockshox Paragon Gold RL (https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/fs-parg-rl-a1)

2. Suntour NCX E LO Air/aluminum steerer.

Either will dramatically improve your bike's handling/adjustability...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-19, 03:21 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

My view: if you can comfortably afford the...

My view: if you can comfortably afford the difference, and if you are going to give the bike moderate-to-heavy use, then unequivocally yes, the Roam 0 is well worth the upcharge over the Roam 2.
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-19-19, 04:48 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

The NCX series has been around for a few years...

The NCX series has been around for a few years now in essentially the same form. There are two versions, 'D' with steel upper tubes, and air or coil spring; 'E' with aluminum uppers and air spring...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Pay no attention to me -- seriously! I have a...

Pay no attention to me -- seriously! I have a 'thing' about e-bikes, that's all; not a fan.

Yes, those components make a difference: better is better. In my opinion, though, not enough given your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-19, 06:48 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Six of one, half dozen of the other. The...

Six of one, half dozen of the other.

The '17 Roam 0 is a much nicer bike than a '19 Roam 2, as a bicycle. If you were planning on using it as such, probably worth the saw-off to make the switch....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-14-19, 06:43 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Hmmmm. The possibility that Giant would restrict...

Hmmmm. The possibility that Giant would restrict export of its highish-end hybrids -- e.g. Roam 0/1 and Toughroad 0 -- into the U.S. at the request of Trek is extremely remote to say the least. Why...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Yep!

Yep!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Yes, they (Roams) are 'big' bikes -- many of...

Yes, they (Roams) are 'big' bikes -- many of Giant's models are. E.G. at 5'8" dead on, but with quite long legs/arms for my height, I fit perfectly on Specialized Medium (or 54 road) frames, but with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-18, 02:26 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

It all depends! If you like the genuinely...

It all depends! If you like the genuinely 'cross-terrain' nature of the Roam, and want to be able to crossover between pavement/hardpack on the one hand, and up to moderately technical singletrack on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

The website will slowly update in the U.S. as in...

The website will slowly update in the U.S. as in Canada. There will be a new carbon Fastroad as well, for example. More of the 19s are on the Australian site.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Giant has kicked it up (Roam) again for 2019. The...

Giant has kicked it up (Roam) again for 2019. The '19 Roam 0, which should be available here in Canada, retains the fantastic NCX-E air fork, and moves to 11 spd SLX/XT mix with a 42/34 crank, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-13-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

'What you could do on a Roam' (some...

'What you could do on a Roam' (some inspiration!):

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1mr&doc_id=17939&v=Jw
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Beautiful area, and the terrain really is what...

Beautiful area, and the terrain really is what these bikes are suited to.

By the way, I'd forgotten that you'd mentioned you were in U.K. in another thread, so I claim not to have cheated when...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-06-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Wondering the same thing! Looks like the U.K. to...

Wondering the same thing! Looks like the U.K. to me?? ... Naem?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-04-18, 12:28 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Great response, and thank you! I asked because...

Great response, and thank you! I asked because your bike profile suggests you ride road a lot. I do too, though not on anything like so nice as you -- but find myself constantly pushing my 'road'...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-04-18, 11:22 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Very nice! Quick question: how are you finding...

Very nice! Quick question: how are you finding the overall quality/ride experience (if you don't mind the trouble of commenting)?

I'm very seriously considering this (the '18 Roam 0 available up...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Tend to agree re. the wheels; 32 f/r would make...

Tend to agree re. the wheels; 32 f/r would make more sense, and certainly minimum 28/32 f/r.

Pricing -- ikr? We are in the same boat here in Canada relative to the US: pricing differentials are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-03-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,203
Posted By badger1

Of interest to Canadian/Australian cyclists...

Of interest to Canadian/Australian cyclists looking at the Roam, the 2018 Roam 0 (n/a in the US) has been improved a bit yet again: now has NCX E Air fork -- air spring; hydraulic damping/lockout;...
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