I just bought a Giant Roam 2, but was seriously considering the Roam 3. In the end I really wanted the disc brakes, but the Roam 3 is a fantastic value, one of the best out there if you want a lockout fork and center-pull brakes. I also cross-shopped other bikes and really did like them all -- Trek DS, Cannondale Quick, Specialized Crosstrail. I think just based on specs the Giant beats them all, either on features, price or both. It's not such a huge gap though that if one of those bikes fits you better, you should strongly consider them; they're all high quality.