Rocktaze

Hi everyone,

My girlfriend and i are both in our 20's (About 5foot6) and we're looking to buy a brand new bike to exercise and also to bring with us all around the country for our camping trip.
We've been looking for something Light, durable and versatile, so we can use it in the city for exercising and off-road at our camping.

My budget is around 600-700$ CAD per bikes.
I've stumbled upon those models :

• Norco XFR 3 (659$)
• Cannondale Quick CX 4 (689$)
• Giant Roam 3 (699$)
• Trek Dual Sport 1 (659$)
• Specialized CrossTrail (699$)

I don't have much knowledge in bikes parts and what company are reliable etc etc ... so i was hoping someone could check these out and let me know which one is the better buy?

Thanks a lot.

TakingMyTime

All are just about equal. Although I would go with a model with hydraulic brakes. The Trek and Norco have mechanical disc brakes. After just a quick review I think I would be picking the Giant Roam 3. I didn't go through all the specs of each bike, but I do like that Giant. Since they're all pretty ;much in the same class, see if you can test ride any and see what you enjoy the most.

Rocktaze

I have just seen that the Roam both have the hydraulic brakes but also a Lockout suspension which would be extremly important for us.
I'll go with the giant for sure, thanks!

Cajarines

I have a Dual Sport 3, if I am not mistaken it has the same suspension as the DS1, and I can tell you that it is wonderful.

Comfortable, you pedal in a very good position, enough suspension for use in the city and on roads with roots and stones without any problem ...

I recommend it 100%