2015 Giant Roam 2 and Liv Rove 2 Hybrid Bike Reviews from Pedal Power in Richmond VA

2015 Liv Rove 2 Hybrid bicycle with lockout front fork suspension

Why choose an on road or off road bike? Go where you want on the Roam and Rove Hybrids

Did the auto industry show the bicycle industry the way. Certainly cars that are perfectly fine for an every day commute with just enough engineering to make them suitable for some off road fun, too, are extremely popular. However the designers got there, there is no doubt about the huge popularity of hybrid bicycles. At Pedal Power, we particularly like the set up on the 2015 Giant Roam 2, and its woman specific cousin, the 2015 Liv Rove 2.

2015 Roam 2 Hybrid bicycle with lockout front fork suspension

The Roam 2 is a nice upgrade from the Roam 3 at very little extra cost. At this price point, the best place to upgrade that will effect daily performance is in the drive train and braking, and that is exactly where Giant has upped the ante.

Both bikes are made from ALUXX grade aluminum. The new aluminum bikes from Giant use amazing new technology that allows the tube to be shaped specifically to meet the needs of the rider. Stiffer, thinner, flatter, rounder, fatter, even egg shaped. As your eye travels along each tube you'll see the shape shifting. Here it is better to reduce weight. Over here it is better to stiffen the ride. And over here it is better to reduce drag by making the tube aerodynamic. Capabilities that once were only possible with expensive hand laid carbon fiber are now standard on bikes under $1000.


When all is said and done, you end up with a bike that is just as suitable for a quick trip to the store or a Sunday ride with friends, as it is for a zipping along trails or doing a little downhill competition. You can even buy a second pair of wheels to make the bike faster on the pavement. Likewise you can buy wheels or just tires that will give you better action off road. 


Come in today and test drive the 2015 Roam 2 or the 2015 Liv Rove 2.

Giant Roam 2 Disc Specifications:
Sizes	S, M, L, XL
Colour	Blue
Frame	ALUXX grade aluminium
Fork	SR Suntour NEX HLO lock-out, 63mm travel
Handlebar	Giant Connect low rise, 31.8mm
Stem	Giant Sport alloy, 15 degree
Seat Post	Giant Sport alloy, 30.9mm
Saddle	Giant Connect Upright
Shifters	Shimano Altus, 27sp
Front Derailleur	Shimano Acera, 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Acera
Brakes	Tektro HDM 290 hydraulic, 160mm
Brake Levers	Tektro HDM 290 hydraulic
Cassette	Shimano HG-200, 11-34T, 9sp
Chain	KMC X9
Crankset	Shimano M371, 26-36-48T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano UN26 sealed
Rims	Giant alloy, double wall
Hubs	Giant alloy disc sealed, 32H
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14g
Tyres	Giant S-RX4, 700 x 40c

 

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