The Roam frame is constructed from large diameter 6061 aluminum tubing, and much like the Killswitch, a priority has been placed on both stand over height and having a low center of gravity. Our test bike was assembled with a custom mix of solid components and 650B wheels that reflect its intentions as a hard charger, and we ran it in the longer 160mm travel mode for the duration of our time on it. Offered primarily as a frame-only ( without the shock), the Roam is available in extra-small, small, medium, and large sizes for $1,999 USD. 2014 sees a number of changes implemented on the Roam, including to its geometry and the frame's ability to be easily configured to accept 26", 650B, and even 29" wheels thanks to its 'All Wheel Drop-Out System'. Despite being touted as an all-rounder, the Roam certainly carries some of the DNA found in the Killswitch. In 2012, Black Market stepped up to the plate with their Roam, a trail bike with 120 - 160mm of adjustable travel. The first fully suspended result of that thinking was the Killswitch, a 100mm travel bike that was designed to slay dirt jumps and slopestyle courses, with the brand gaining a good following in those circles.
Black Market was founded in 2004 when Carter Holland lusted after a bike that was somewhere between the current 26" wheeled offerings and the BMX bikes he enjoyed riding so much.