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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-13-23, 10:12 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Hey guys it's been awhile. I'm curious to know...

Hey guys it's been awhile. I'm curious to know what saddle you guys are using on your Giant Roam? I went from the stock 2018 Giant Roam saddle, to a WTB Speed (which probably was not wide enough for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-18, 02:48 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Yes we are spoiled here in the US with a number...

Yes we are spoiled here in the US with a number of good online retailers for cycling, unfortunately no one seems to be selling the Spirgrips. In any case, I trust your word and will not hesitate to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Got it. I will check it out at the Giant store....

Got it. I will check it out at the Giant store. I've been wanting to test ride a Giant FastRoad anyway. So it will be a good time to also test the grips themselves.


That's good to hear Colonel....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Cool! I'll drop by our local Giant Factory store...

Cool! I'll drop by our local Giant Factory store next month. Those grips/bar ends are interesting in that, the Giant Bicycles US website does not list them online. However, if you do a google search...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 02:11 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

That's good to hear. Where did you purchase them?...

That's good to hear. Where did you purchase them? As far as I know, they don't come stock on any Roam model, at least not in Giant's US Roam models.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 12:46 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

So I spent some time looking for a US based...

So I spent some time looking for a US based online retailer that sells the Spirgrips bar ends and I cannot seem to find one. There's a European store, Rosebikes, that sells them, but having it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Did an evening ride last night with the Roam. I...

Did an evening ride last night with the Roam. I noticed that I've been doing only leisurely rides with the Roam, so for last night's ride I decided to ride a bit more aggressively. Locked the front...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-18, 01:21 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

I'm heading the other direction. I'm trying to...

I'm heading the other direction. I'm trying to make my Roam more suited to pavement riding. I'm looking at grips because I want to install the SQ Lab inner bar ends. So I wanted to replace the grips...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

What grips do you guys/gals use on your Giant...

What grips do you guys/gals use on your Giant Roam?

Has anyone tried switching the handlebars to a slightly narrower one?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-18, 07:15 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Doesn't look like we have a 2019 Roam model yet...

Doesn't look like we have a 2019 Roam model yet for the US. We do get a new fitness bike, the Giant FastRoad SL.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-06-18, 07:03 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

The stock pedals are definitely adequate on all...

The stock pedals are definitely adequate on all of my riding so far. I would like a larger wider pedal in the future, but the stock ones will do for now.

I use an old Garmin Edge 500 bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-02-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Before buying new pedals, I decided to try and...

Before buying new pedals, I decided to try and tighten the right pedal on my Roam. That was all that was needed. No more clicking and ended up saving money.

One thing that confused me though since...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-18, 08:00 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Glad to see more people getting the Roam. I...

Glad to see more people getting the Roam. I stopped riding for a bit because summer temps here in Texas are ridiculous. Even at 9 pm, temps can still be in the 90s. I have found that I can only do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-18, 10:55 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

I had a chance to examine my pedals last night. I...

I had a chance to examine my pedals last night. I have found that the right pedal had some play on it; I could wiggle it left and right. The left pedal did not have the same issue, so I'm almost...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Awesome, thanks!

Awesome, thanks!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-18, 12:20 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

I'm looking to add bar ends to my Roam 2 and...

I'm looking to add bar ends to my Roam 2 and since I don't have any issues yet with the stock grips, can I just buy one of those bar ends that just attaches to the end? Like can I just slide the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-03-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Thanks for the suggestion Colonel!

Thanks for the suggestion Colonel!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-18, 09:45 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

My first bike as an adult was a Trek Verve that...

My first bike as an adult was a Trek Verve that had a suspension seatpost and suspension front fork. That bike was comfy and stable and relaxing. However as I continued riding it, I realized I wanted...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-30-18, 08:57 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

I checked out the Nextride noseless saddles and...

I checked out the Nextride noseless saddles and they look interesting... It sounds functional and makes sense to me so I might even give it a try. I took out my flatbar madone for a ride last...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-20-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

It is no doubt a cheap bell haha, but was still...

It is no doubt a cheap bell haha, but was still of use to me on my last ride. It is not that loud but at least dogs notice it, a lot earlier than their owners do. At times during my ride, on some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-19-18, 08:53 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

IMO, the only reason I would have to get a Trek...

IMO, the only reason I would have to get a Trek DS over the Giant Roam, is if I really want the remote lockout fork option and the Blendr stem that it comes with. I actually would have benefited from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-13-18, 07:50 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Thanks! That is a small frame. I'm 5'6" and based...

Thanks! That is a small frame. I'm 5'6" and based on the Giant size chart, that is the only size applicable to me. It fits me pretty well thankfully. The handlebars are a little wide, but I quickly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-18, 11:49 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Okay I got my first real ride done yesterday....

Okay I got my first real ride done yesterday. Here are some pics of the 2018 Giant Roam 2. After my first ride, I quickly realized that I need to install a water bottle cage on it LOL. I also love...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-10-18, 07:21 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

I don't have any good ones just yet. I've been...

I don't have any good ones just yet. I've been very busy since Saturday. I didn't even get to do a proper ride yet. Only was able to adjust the saddle height, slap on my lights, quick ride around the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Where are all the Giant Roam owners at? Probably...

Where are all the Giant Roam owners at? Probably out "roaming" LOL...

Anyways, I've been eyeing the Giant Roam for quite awhile now. Last Saturday I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-04-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Can anyone confirm if the Roam 1 already comes...

Can anyone confirm if the Roam 1 already comes setup with tubeless tires from the factory? If so, is that a big enough deal to get it over a Roam 2?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-05-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 193,258
Posted By finch204

Has anyone tried installing a front mount child...

Has anyone tried installing a front mount child bike seat on their Roam? Like a Thule Ridealong Mini or a Yepp Mini?

I'm interested in this bike because it has a front suspension fork and for the...
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