Giant Roam 0 vs Specialised Cross Trail vs Scott Sportster 30

[Iainj837]

I am in two minds of the roam 0 or Cross trail.
I will be using it for commuting but also for off road cycle tracks and canal towpaths
Any advice

 

[Garry A]

I got the Roam 2 and use it on tarmac, gravel, towpaths and dirt tracks. Love it. I was going to get the crosstrail sports disc but the roam was £50 cheaper.

 

[damocool]

I got the crosstrail sports disc and its the best bike I've owned!

 

[tudor_77]

We have 2 Roams in our place, the Roam 1 2014 model and the Roam 2 2013 model. Absolutely love them, such a nice fast and comfortable ride. Every household should have a Giant Roam in my opinion. Don't know enough about the Specialized to comment but the Roam is the best all rounder out there imo.

 

[Iainj837]

I had a sit on an Cross trail elite disc.
Felt really nice but didn't get chance to test ride it as where the shop is no where to ride it as on a busy road

 

[Iainj837]

Thanks for the replies, I have decided on the Roam 2, 2014 model.
I thought about the Roam 1 but wasn't keen on the white and red.
The gray looks so much smarter .
Also the price was a key factor, as I need decent set of front and rear lights (as I live In the countryside with not much street lighting)
mudguards, rack and cateye cycle computer.
Which brought the price within my cycle to work budget happy days

 

[Iainj837]

I have looked at the Roam 2, specialised sport disc and also the
Scott Sportster 30.
Can anyone give me some feedback on the Scott