Originally Posted by
therealjoeblow
Which Rove?
Rove 3 (basic, with rim-brakes):
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca.../29179/100848/
or
Rove 3 Disc:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca.../29179/100847/
Both the Roves are one grade better in rear derailleur than the Alight 2, Acera vs Altus, but it's not really that significant at these levels. Otherwise the rest of the components are pretty much a wash across the board.
Obviously the Disc brakes on the disc version of the Rove are a step up from rim-brakes. None of the Alight's have disc brakes available, so if you want those, your decision is more limited.
Again, it pretty much comes down to what
you want.
Now the we've beat the suspension vs. not to death, we could start a similar 3 page debate on disc brakes vs not if you'd like...
Cheers
TRJB
I thought the one they showed me in the catalog at the shop had disc brakes but looking at the links I think it's the rim brakes in my price range.
I mean, we could afford more but you know how it is there's always other priorities to consider.
It's this one: I don't why the price is different on your link..?
https://www.liv-cycling.com/us/rove-3
Is the step through as strong a design? I don't know if that even matters in my case for my size. I'm guessing it's fine