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08-16-16, 06:53 PM
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08-16-16, 07:32 PM
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08-16-16, 09:04 PM
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08-16-16, 09:18 PM
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I'm in Canada. Giant doesn't show them here yet either, just on the International site. The dealer said the Roam 1 and 2's were on a truck headed their way already this week, but the Roam 0's were shown as not shipping yet on their dealer's site, so while he did place an order for me, he couldn't confirm yet when it will actually be available. He said it could be a month or so.
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The 2017 Roam range finally sees Giant upgrade the frame and I think it looks a lot better as a result.
The Giant Roam 0 is very well equipped and I'm surprised Giant doesn't sell it in the USA, as I expect it will do very well in every market it is available in.
08-16-16, 09:33 PM
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I suspect they are rolling out the Roam 0's more slowly, region by region, and it looks like they just unleashed them in Australia in the last day or 2, because earlier this week when you Googled "2017 Giant Roam 0" the only hit you found was the Giant International site, but when you do that today, the top hit is Giant Australia, followed by several dozen Australian bike shops and retailers. Hopefully Canada and USA will be in line shortly!
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08-16-16, 09:36 PM
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Yep, I think Giant really kicked it up this year both with the new frame designs, and the colors.
I suspect they are rolling out the Roam 0's more slowly, region by region, and it looks like they just unleashed them in Australia in the last day or 2, because earlier this week when you Googled "2017 Giant Roam 0" the only site you found was the Giant International site, but when you do that today, the top hit is Giant Australia, followed by several dozen Australian bike shops and retailers. Hopefully Canada and USA will be in line shortly!
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I suspect they are rolling out the Roam 0's more slowly, region by region, and it looks like they just unleashed them in Australia in the last day or 2, because earlier this week when you Googled "2017 Giant Roam 0" the only site you found was the Giant International site, but when you do that today, the top hit is Giant Australia, followed by several dozen Australian bike shops and retailers. Hopefully Canada and USA will be in line shortly!
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I would have thought that the USA would get every option due to the size of their market, but a few years ago, one could get a Roam XR 1 & 0 in Australia, a Roam XR 1 in Canada & no Roam XR's in the USA, just regular Roams.
08-17-16, 12:28 PM
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Giant does some funny things with what bikes it releases where.
I would have thought that the USA would get every option due to the size of their market, but a few years ago, one could get a Roam XR 1 & 0 in Australia, a Roam XR 1 in Canada & no Roam XR's in the USA, just regular Roams.
I would have thought that the USA would get every option due to the size of their market, but a few years ago, one could get a Roam XR 1 & 0 in Australia, a Roam XR 1 in Canada & no Roam XR's in the USA, just regular Roams.
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08-17-16, 04:35 PM
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LBS called just now, the 2017 Roam 0 was just released in Canada today. Still not showing on the Giant regional website, but at least the dealers now have access to them if asked. Will be here in 7 days! Woot! I feel like a kid a week before Christmas (although I'm 52, so should really act my age...)
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So don't be shy about showing how happy your new bike makes you.
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08-17-16, 06:34 PM
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Wow, the Giant Roam 1 and 0 are really nice! U.S. prices on the Roam 1 are impressive!
08-17-16, 08:48 PM
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No the grips are not the stock ones. In order to get the carbon bar ends to fit I had to replace the stock grips with the Body Geometry grips shown. The stock grips and bar ends are an integrated set so not only could I not make the carbon bar ends work neither could I fit the mirror. The mirror is a standard Mirrcycle Mountain and was very easy to install.
08-17-16, 10:17 PM
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Found Varsity 1250 at Walmart for $79 which gave me headroom to make some upgrades...
Upgrades:
Continental GP 4000S II 700x28C
Anatomic Handlebar from 2005 Fuji
Tektro RL520 V-Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8spd Bar End Shifters
Shimano TX55 Rear Derailleur
Sunrace 14-28T Freewheel
Niner 100mm 7deg Stem
Vader VD-103 Saddle
Zefal Christophe Half Toe-Clips (Lg/XLg)
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Continental GP 4000S II 700x28C
Anatomic Handlebar from 2005 Fuji
Tektro RL520 V-Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra 8spd Bar End Shifters
Shimano TX55 Rear Derailleur
Sunrace 14-28T Freewheel
Niner 100mm 7deg Stem
Vader VD-103 Saddle
Zefal Christophe Half Toe-Clips (Lg/XLg)
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08-19-16, 12:38 PM
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'16 Sirrus Elite (non-disc model) - great buy at sub-$700 on sale IMO:
I've since removed the front and rear reflectors, and added a Specialized Wedgie saddle bag. Otherwise it's as stock as you see here. Will likely add the Stix Comp head/tail lights for that clean look, and maybe or maybe not a wireless computer.
I've since removed the front and rear reflectors, and added a Specialized Wedgie saddle bag. Otherwise it's as stock as you see here. Will likely add the Stix Comp head/tail lights for that clean look, and maybe or maybe not a wireless computer.
08-19-16, 02:43 PM
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Wow, after going through this whole thread, it seems to me like the Spesh Sirrus is the Hybrid bike to get!
08-19-16, 08:13 PM
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'16 Sirrus Elite (non-disc model) - great buy at sub-$700 on sale IMO:
I've since removed the front and rear reflectors, and added a Specialized Wedgie saddle bag. Otherwise it's as stock as you see here. Will likely add the Stix Comp head/tail lights for that clean look, and maybe or maybe not a wireless computer.
I've since removed the front and rear reflectors, and added a Specialized Wedgie saddle bag. Otherwise it's as stock as you see here. Will likely add the Stix Comp head/tail lights for that clean look, and maybe or maybe not a wireless computer.
08-20-16, 11:14 AM
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This is my trusty 820 in it's current iteration. Through all my crazy dreams and schemes and pie-in the sky cycling goals she has been there with me. She's seen others come and go and collect dust and she keeps getting the groceries, going to the pond, riding up the bike path and pulling the trailer and kids. She's been neglected, modified and mistreated and has never let me down. She's a good girl.
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08-21-16, 03:01 PM
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This is my trusty 820 in it's current iteration. Through all my crazy dreams and schemes and pie-in the sky cycling goals she has been there with me. She's seen others come and go and collect dust and she keeps getting the groceries, going to the pond, riding up the bike path and pulling the trailer and kids. She's been neglected, modified and mistreated and has never let me down. She's a good girl.
[IMG]Untitled by Ken Veader, on Flickr[/IMG]
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08-22-16, 05:11 PM
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Nice ride! I had an old school 850 Mtn Track XL Blue/Silver fade CroMo frame. It was great, when I got back into biking for fitness, i dragged it out, slapped on some new shifters, cables, replaced the knobby mountain tires with something more pavement friendly and rode onward....instant hybridization.
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08-23-16, 10:05 AM
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New Old Stock 2015 Giant Roam 2: Under $600 USD out the door at LBS.
Alum frame XL
700x40 tires
Hydrauic disc
3x9 gears
Looked hard at the Speciaized Crosstrai Sport Disc too (virtualy identical components) but this one fit me much better & beat the Spezzy by 130 clams. Plus it's slightly lighter. After I fit the lights & a bag or two, I'll upgrade the forks to some decent air spring adjustable units.
This thing will move....maybe now I can keep up with my GF (total fitness freak/hot rod) on the local trails & greenways!
Update: Yep...smoked her on a nice ride yesterday. Now she's threatening to upgrade, too.
Alum frame XL
700x40 tires
Hydrauic disc
3x9 gears
Looked hard at the Speciaized Crosstrai Sport Disc too (virtualy identical components) but this one fit me much better & beat the Spezzy by 130 clams. Plus it's slightly lighter. After I fit the lights & a bag or two, I'll upgrade the forks to some decent air spring adjustable units.
This thing will move....maybe now I can keep up with my GF (total fitness freak/hot rod) on the local trails & greenways!
Update: Yep...smoked her on a nice ride yesterday. Now she's threatening to upgrade, too.
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08-25-16, 01:35 PM
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I got same as yours but a X1. It took me two new bikes(last year & last month) to get it right this time.
08-25-16, 04:49 PM
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Same here. Love it. Lucky for me the LBS has a 30-day (no question asked) return policy so I was able to exchange it (twice) at no loss.
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08-27-16, 05:50 AM
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