2014 or 2015 GIant Roam??
09-10-14, 09:28 AM
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Refer back to the other thread you started for lots of info; basically these are the differences I found in my research:
Derailleur -- '14 is better (Altus instead of Acera on the '15)
Fork -- '15 is better (hydraulic lockout instead of mechanical on the '14)
Brakes -- '15 is better (from my internet research Tektro Auriga on the '15 is higher quality than Tektro HDC on the '14)
Other than that, I didn't see any differences. I would say if you think the Derailleur or color choice is better, take the '14, otherwise get a '15. That price difference isn't worth considering in my opinion.
Derailleur -- '14 is better (Altus instead of Acera on the '15)
Fork -- '15 is better (hydraulic lockout instead of mechanical on the '14)
Brakes -- '15 is better (from my internet research Tektro Auriga on the '15 is higher quality than Tektro HDC on the '14)
Other than that, I didn't see any differences. I would say if you think the Derailleur or color choice is better, take the '14, otherwise get a '15. That price difference isn't worth considering in my opinion.
09-10-14, 11:38 AM
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Both years have the same derailers front and back, Acera.
The 2015 has Altus shifters compared to Acera on the 2014
Shimano heirarchy from low to high is SIS < Tourney < Altus < Acera < Alivio < Deore
The 2015 has Altus shifters compared to Acera on the 2014
Shimano heirarchy from low to high is SIS < Tourney < Altus < Acera < Alivio < Deore
