Giant Roam 3 Hybrid Bike 2019

As a means of transport, the Roam 3 is the ideal choice for many riders.

The daily grind to and from work, battling traffic, dodgy road conditions, tracks and river trails, inclement weather, loaded up with panniers are bread and butter for a Roam.

Rider comfort provided by the upright seating position and enhanced by the front suspension and the comfortable 38mm tyres will be most noticeable when riding.

But the toughness, versatility and reliability of the Roam that will be continually reinforced over time as the bike takes you to and from your destinations over a number of years.   

Amazing value for money, especially when considering the cost spread over a number of years, makes the Roam a worthy consideration whether you need a bike to commute or for health and fitness reasons.

Quick release alloy wheels with stainless steel spokes. 24 speed Shimano gears and the aforementioned suspension forks, tyres and frame all add up to a very usable and reliable bike.

SHOULD YOU CONSIDER ANOTHER BIKE?

Absolutely. And it should be the Xds Venture 2.0 Why?

Because it delivers amazing value - probably the best value-driven product we've seen in years at this level. XDS is one of the largest frame manufacturers in the world and as such produce very high-end aluminium frames. The Venture 3.0 is one example. Lightweight tube sets and complex tube forming delivers not only a light frame but something that looks great as well. Smooth-welds elevate the premium look of the Venture 3.0 that far surpasses other brand's hybrid bikes. 

We cannot emphasize the quality of the gears either. The Roam 3 has 24-gears which are great entry-mid tier components. But the Venture 3.0 has a complete Shimano gear system that delivers 27 gears; no mismatch or cost-cutting. More gears mean better quality parts and one key feature is the use of the brand new Shimano Altus components. Altus has always been a bit boring. Not now though. Functionality is superb and it looks amazing.