Originally Posted by
bunkiefd4
Torn between the Trek DS 3 and the Giant Roam 1. I'm a Trek fan, I've owned 2 in the past. Never had a Giant and not afraid to own one. Im looking to ride with my kids, ride by myself at times a little faster to get the heart pumping and maybe do some light of roading on some trails (nothing serious). I've looked at the Roam 3 in person, seems nice, but I'm wanting the hydraulic disk brakes. Anyone compared the DS3 and Roam 1?
PS, I know the DS 2 and the Roam 2 have hydraulic brakes, I just rather the DS3 and Roam 1.
I have the DS4 and really like it. I have had Giant bikes in the past and they are great too. In this case I would choose the Roam 1. I like that it has an all Shimano drive train and its a 10 speed setup. I think the brake set is a bit better on the Roam 1 although I don't think you would notice much difference. And on a personal note I like the way the bike looks. The rest is likely to be very similar. I say test ride them both and see which one feels better and go from there.