GIANT Roam 1

The "Roam 1" model from GIANT, launched in 2022, is a versatile bike suitable for both road and off-road use. The price for this model is 999 EUR. The frame is made from AluxX material and offers a maximum tyre clearance of 53 mm, providing additional stability and comfort.

The bike is fitted with high-quality Shimano components. The brakes are Shimano BR-MT200 with 160 mm discs, operated by Shimano BL-MT201 brake levers. The gear system consists of a Shimano Deore M5120 Shadow+ 10-speed system, combined with Shimano Deore M6000 shifters and a Shimano Deore front derailleur. This combination ensures precise and reliable gear changes.

The Roam 1’s fork is an SR Suntour NCX-D LO Air with 63 mm of travel, which provides additional comfort and effectively absorbs shocks. The bottom bracket is a threaded model, and the crankset is made of forged alloy with 44/32T chainrings and a chain guard. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M4100 with an 11–42T range, and power is transmitted via a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are GIANT Connect XC with a width of 680 mm, whilst the GIANT Connect Ergo grips provide additional comfort. The stem is a GIANT Contact with a length of 80 mm. The rims are GIANT GX28, and the tyres are GIANT CrossCut in size 700x42c with 60 TPI, which come fitted with inner tubes as standard. The hubs are also GIANT GX28 Disc, and the spokes are made of 14G stainless steel.

The saddle is a GIANT Sport model, mounted on a GIANT D-Fuse seatpost. The bike is compatible with the GIANT KSA18 kickstand and the GIANT Rack-It Metro (Lite) luggage rack, offering additional flexibility for everyday use.

The bike’s geometry features a reach of 410 mm and a stack of 620 mm. The seat tube length is 460 mm, and the top tube length is 600 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 73 degrees. The head tube length is 130 mm, the chainstay length is 450 mm, and the bottom bracket has a drop of 62 mm. The fork offset is 42 mm, the top tube height is 756 mm, the crank length is 170 mm, and the wheelbase measures 1098 mm in total.

Overall, the 2022 GIANT Roam 1 offers a well-thought-out combination of comfort, stability and versatility at an attractive price.