ModeratedUser150120149

I'm considering buying this bike. Any experience? recommendations?

canklecat

Looks like a pretty sweet cruiser for mostly flat terrain. My Globe Carmel is pretty similar. It's what I started out with a couple of years ago to ease back into shape. Still use it as an errand bike. Solid, stable, very confidence-inspiring, and I took it for several 20-60 mile rides as well, even on some pretty hilly roads.

The Roll dispenses with the suspension fork, which should make it a bit lighter (it adds about 5 lbs to my Globe's front end). And the wider tires should make for a smooth ride without the suspension fork.

And the low entry should be perfect for an errand bike if you decide to use it for grocery shopping runs. Much easier to mount a step-through with a heavily loaded bike. Even a compact frame with sloping top tube still demands a little finesse to mount with 40-50 lbs of groceries.

John E

Another vote for including a low-end bicycle in one's stable. My lowly Peugeot UO-8 gets more use than my other, more expensive machines, because it is so versatile and practical.

fietsbob

no bike shop sells Merida/Specialized here , but my LBS carries some low step thru bikes, for those with bad hips.

ModeratedUser150120149

Thanks. I'm going to check it out and probably buy one.


Also, looking at a Bike Friday. May get that one too. Still in the evaluation process on that one. If I do, the road bikes, mountain bike and hybrid will go to someone else for their enjoyment.

Baldy1953

Bought my wife a Liv Sedona. it is a step through bike. The step is lower than on the Roll. She will not ride a bike with a higher cross bar. Really likes the Sedona. Cost is about the same. Might want to check it out. Has 18 gears and she rides about 10-12 mph with no problems.

Guru_of_IT

I recently bought a Roll, and I'm having a ball with it. I think it's a great bike for learning or getting back into the swing of things.

LeftyS7

I'm 76 and wanted to get back into biking after a layoff of 20 years. Got out my Fisher Mountain Bike and found I could not swing my leg over the saddle and only with difficulty over the frame. Looked around, saw the Low Entry, test drove one and got a good buy on a Low Entry Elite. I changed the seat to my old Brooks leather and am very happy with it. I'm trying to recondition my butt, the longest ride so far is 12 miles. Can't really say too much about how it handles because my riding isn't what it used to be. I started riding a Raleigh Three speed at 12, later on had a Bianchi Road bike and always felt at one with a bike. Now I feel at three with it.

I know how to fit a road bike but am trying to find recommendations for fitting this. I've got seat height, tilt, and horizontal position down but am not certain that the handlebars couldn't be adjusted better.

coopman

I've had my Roll Sport Low Entry for about two weeks now. I'm loving it!

bobwysiwyg

Read this with interest. I'm the same age, so far still finding ways to mount/dismount my Trek DS and a gravel bike.. but just barely. I'll be looking into one of these in the not too distant future.

LeftyS7

Have you adjusted the handlebars? I just rolled mine back a bit but haven't ridden it since.

bobwysiwyg

Read this with interest. I'm the same age, so far still finding ways to mount/dismount my Trek DS and a gravel bike.. but just barely. I'll likely be looking into one of these in the not too distant future.

Fredr500

Bought a 2019 Turquoise Roll Elite Low Entry (on sale) for myself while my wife was away for the weekend. She walked in from the garage and thanked me for buying her a bike, she loved the color and it was perfect for her. She loves it.

That was all the LE Rolls they had, they had a 2018 regular Elite on a better sale, so I now have a non-low entry boring black Roll Elite. Regardless, it rides great and she wants to ride with me so all is good.

So far I have about 40 miles, the ride is great and easy, I am really happy.

2skies

I had one of the X1 Comp Low Entry models but ended up returning it after just three days. There were way too many quality issues with it that I didn't quite like:

• The suspension seatpost wobbles even when 100% tightened, you'll wobble on it and it's quite noticeable. The LBS said "that's just the way these bikes are."
• Fitting a kickstand suuuuuucks on it, especially with fenders.
• The Specialized Roll Fender set is missing parts (rear fender frame bolt) and the front fender bolt is way too short.
• The tires are not that great for light off-road traction. You'll want to run your tires at a fairly low pressure for any modicum of comfort.

LeftyS7

I haven't noticed a problem with the seat post. You are right about the tires but so what. It's perfect for me as a bike to cruise around and get exercise on. I don't need fenders.

coopman

The only "off-road action" that I'll be getting is if I accidentally run off the road.

LeftyS7

Been there....