Hi Gang,


I've been deliberating about these bikes... Here are my latest thoughts:


I can get the 2017 roam 1 (with all better components than the tough road 2) for $820, or the Tough Road for $870. The bike may be a couple pounds heavier. Can that be a big difference for recreational riding? I can lock the fork out and have a rigid setup or unlock on rough sections to help damp the bumps (kind of a cheesy cheap fork but it helps).


Will the upgrade in the frame and frame material/tapered head tube, and carbon fork be worth it with lower end components? I feel like I can get a very similar ride with better components and crispier shifting for less money going with the 2017 Roam 1?