DaveMatthews
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Check this out. Pretty much the same as 2021 but added fenders, rack and new controller...
Interesting! I had no idea until I saw this vid last night. Nothing on the website at all.Dave, thanks for the link. I saw this bike a couple of weeks ago at my local bike shop that sells Giant and Trek.
I predict this type of ebike will be a big seller.
I think Giant make wonderful bikes, but they really seem to struggle with modern stuff like apps and webpages.Interesting! I had no idea until I saw this vid last night. Nothing on the website at all.
Oh, not the FS.what does Speicalized have in FS SUV bike? Saw the Trek one.
Yeah I looked at Bike Bros site and they were both gone. Agree that Giant needs to hire a web content person/sI think Giant make wonderful bikes, but they really seem to struggle with modern stuff like apps and webpages.
The amount of typos, broken links and incorrect information is quite silly really - this bike has been showing on a local LBS site for at least 3 weeks now, but still not on the Giant Canada website. Heck - I checked US. UK, France, Germany and none of them listed that bike. It's almost 2022 - time to get their "modern" stuff sorted.
And the bike - they will sell every single one of those VERY quickly. Looks like a super urban bike that can handle some reasonable off road stuff too.
I've been looking at the Roam E+ for my son. He rode my Stance to work a couple of times and got hooked. He would mostly do work commute and road riding. Maybe a little trail.Outstanding. I recently picked up a Roam E+, and the first thing I did was add a luggage rack, lights, and kickstand. I don't need fenders on it since it's a hard tail. I love it as my 'townie' bike and grocery getter. It's got 'hybrid' type tires that run at 60-65psi, so it goes really well on road rides. I've also taken it on some mid-level single track as well, which I also enjoy. Unfortunately on the trail it's a real bone shaker, making me wish I'd gotten a FS bike. BUT - then I'd want wider, squishier tires, which wouldn't be good for road-only rides. Always compromises. For now, two bikes, I think, is the solution. Will be interesting to see where this trend goes, though. Thanks for sharing this vid!
If he thinks that there may be more "trail" in his future, maybe consider the Talon - my brother loves his.I've been looking at the Roam E+ for my son. He rode my Stance to work a couple of times and got hooked. He would mostly do work commute and road riding. Maybe a little trail.
Yup. That was indeed the other choice. It's the one I'd pick I think. More suspension up front.If he thinks that there may be more "trail" in his future, maybe consider the Talon - my brother loves his.
Like I said above, I find my Roam is a real bone shaker on trails, but it is great on the road. For "a little trail" riding (and a younger person) this bike should work great. It's main advantage is the narrower profile tires that run higher pressure than regular MTB tires. Less rolling resistance, and longer life.I've been looking at the Roam E+ for my son. He rode my Stance to work a couple of times and got hooked. He would mostly do work commute and road riding. Maybe a little trail.
Thanks tammin. That is excellent info!Like I said above, I find my Roam is a real bone shaker on trails, but it is great on the road. For "a little trail" riding (and a younger person) this bike should work great. It's main advantage is the narrower profile tires that run higher pressure than regular MTB tires. Less rolling resistance, and longer life.
I added an Ibera rack along with their commuter tail rack bag. The Ibera RA-5 rack fits pretty well. I did have to cut down the aluminum upper mounting rods that attach to the seat stay lugs - they are a little longer than needed and protrude above the top of the rack. Five minute job with a hacksaw - no biggie. And as other reviewers recommended, I bought stainless steel replacement mounting bolts -the ones that come with the rack seem a bit flimsy.
Really loving the rack bag that goes with it - the bag clips on and off in seconds, and is pretty roomy. The rack itself is well-built and the mount feels solid. You can add saddle bags to it, too, if needed. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002T5MZ70/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00
I think it not on there because the supply is not there.I think Giant make wonderful bikes, but they really seem to struggle with modern stuff like apps and webpages.
The amount of typos, broken links and incorrect information is quite silly really - this bike has been showing on a local LBS site for at least 3 weeks now, but still not on the Giant Canada website. Heck - I checked US. UK, France, Germany and none of them listed that bike. It's almost 2022 - time to get their "modern" stuff sorted.
And the bike - they will sell every single one of those VERY quickly. Looks like a super urban bike that can handle some reasonable off road stuff too.