Any Feedback/Opinions on Rove Women's Bike?

[Wahine]

Here's Giant's similar model.

It certainly comes with a hill climbing friendly gearing set up.

[Wahine]

That Surly would be a great option.

And thank you for the compliment. It's very nice to feel appreciated.

[BKinCO]

Does it make a difference that the suspension fork on the Rove can be turned off when on the road?

The plush suspension fork can be locked out for smooth pavement or flipped open for off-road excursions.


Thanks for your help!
BKinCO

[Catrin]

Does it make a difference that the suspension fork on the Rove can be turned off when on the road?

The plush suspension fork can be locked out for smooth pavement or flipped open for off-road excursions.


Thanks for your help!
BKinCO

It might make a difference, but quite frankly, I never felt the need to lock out my suspension fork when on the road. You can NEVER go wrong with Surly

[Wahine]

What Murienn said. Plus, locking out the suspension takes care of the suspension absorbing some of your effort that should go into forward movement, but it's still heavy and it still needs regular maintenance which can be $100 or more dollars and is recommended every year. I stretch mine out to every 2 years but I like to live on the edge.

[BKinCO]

Wahine, a Specialized wasn't an option for me here.

I listened carefully to you, Muirenn and others who were kind enough to post, and I ordered the Troll. The bike shop that carries them here turned out to be fantastic, and I feel ecstatic about my purchase.

THANKS for all the specific technical advice and educating me about the heaviness of the suspension and fact that the Giant was more of a mountain bike, which wasn't what I needed. I learned from the SURLY shop owner more about what you were saying -- how versatile the Troll is, and that's amazing. Makes me feel like I made the right choice because I know I can change out a few things if I want to lean more toward mountain or street somewhere "down the road." Fantastic bike from what I can tell. I'm so excited!

SO, the bike comes in next week, and I should be on my first ride next Friday - oh, and just as an added perk, it's the groovy eggplant color which I LOVE - as one of you girls said - drool worthy.

Woohoo.......so relieved to be on my way to a new life of riding with a wonderful bike........YAY.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU EVERYONE.......FOR TAKING THE TIME AND GIVING ME KNOWLEDGE THAT I NEEDED!!

YOUR NEWEST NEWBIE BUDDY,

BKINCO

[shootingstar]

I'm trying to understand this thread. Why didn't the original poster give a link to the bike model? Was this a troll start.. or?

[shootingstar]

Ok never mind. But etiquette in this forum should be for new participants, is to post the bike pic.
Later I'm not going to do extra research. (Seriously.)