Originally Posted by
zaxmalloy
I've been considering the Giant Roam or the Toughroad to use as a "go anywhere" bike - mainly as a commuter and cruising our many limestone trails here in the Twin Cities.
Unfortunately, my LBS - who I really want to buy my next bike from - has both in only the "2" versions and size M. I'm interested in the "1" versions and need a L - so I'm not sure what to make of my test rides on the "M" models.
I had no luck at all getting test rides. The Trek dealer had no DS 3's in stock, and the Giant dealer had no Roam models in stock. I bought (ordered) my Roam 1 sight unseen and with no test ride.