Giant s escape 3 is rolling out a few upgrades over its past years models but the premise of the crossover bike remains the same.
Giant escape 2 bike review.
It s an easily accessible street bike that can manage a few potholes or speed bumps but it won t take you for a spin on the trail without leaving you feeling a little shaken up.
This allows giant to keep the overall price of the bikes reasonable while still providing exceptional quality products.
Giant escape 2 review cannondale bills the giant escape 2 as an all around bike designed for fitness commuting and on road versatility which gives it a lot of latitude in the specs and the features that it will emphasize in its geometry.
To make it brief giant escape 2 is a perfect bike for beginners who want to get rid of the steel frame to make something lighter yet more versatile and practical.
The components like the saddle handlebars stem and seatpost are all from giant.
I purchased my giant escape 2 in early spring of 2013 as a second bicycle to my road bike.
I bought my 2012 giant escape 2 used off of facebook and upgrading to this hybrid bicycle from my 2010 giant sedona st mountain bike was an extreme delight i am utterly pleased with the comfort speed and light white frame which makes it easy for me to get it in and out of my studio apartment this bike is truly a phenomenal bike and a must have for any avid cyclist.
All our bikes are designed for best in class weight and ride.
In the past we ve criticized the giant escape 2 for its aluminum fork which we could feel transmitting the roughness in the pavement through the handlebars to a much greater extent than with.
The most accurate way to determine any bike s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you.
For convenience at its best the escape 2 city disc comes complete with full length mudguards and a pannier rack.
Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight but in reality weight can vary based on size finish hardware and accessories.
There s also escape disc versions.
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Finally don t overlook giant s hybrid and city bikes.
Giant s x3 700x32 puncture protect.
I needed to upgrade my hybrid bicycle for the local gravel railbed trail in our area.