Giant Escape 1
2016
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Description
Whether your getaway is cruising to meet friends downtown or doing your daily fitness routine, enjoy the journey with Giant’s Escape 1. Its light, nimble-handling Giant ALUXX-aluminum frame is perfectly paired with a compliant composite fork for an efficient yet comfortable ride. Easy-rolling 700c wheels will have you wanting to pedal everywhere, helping you have fun while staying healthy and fit. Plus, this great bike boasts a precision-shifting 27-speed Shimano drivetrain that makes easy work of the ups, and powerful linear-pull brakes for the downs.
Features & Info
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Versatile (5)
- Lightweight (3)
- Durable (3)
- Comfortable
- Comfortable
- Soild
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting/City (4)
- Road Biking
- Pulling the kids
- Fitness Rides
- Commuting
- Recreaton
Jun 08, 2014
- Pros:
- Soild, Light, Quick
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commute, Recreaton, Fitness
Purchased this bike a month ago and put 300 miles on it so far. I tried other brands from Specilized and Jamis but this one seemed the best value. It handles both paved and gravel roads well. The carbon fork makes a big difference in comfort and increasing road smoothness. I did not think that that the 27 speeds would make a difference over a 24 speed, but the different gear ratios are huge on the 27 speed, increasing speed and climbing ease. I'm an old man but still average 13-15 mph on my 15 mile rides.
Nov 13, 2013
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
I bought this bike and ended up having to knock off 14 miles on it. I rarely cycle and when I do we're talking maybe 4 miles round trip. Bike was a life saver, seat, handlebars and speed were all good. I even went "cross country" on it trying to shorten my trip. I'm still pretty amazed by the bike, thus this review.
May 02, 2013
- Pros:
- Versatile, Comfortable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Fitness Rides, Commuting/City
This bike is a workhorse. I am a big guy (250lbs) and my bike needs to be able to take a beating. This bike accelerates quickly, handles climbs well, and is still fairly lightweight for a bike at this price. I don't see myself needing another commuter/exercise bike for a very long time. I would have given it 5 stars, but my breaks started to squeal after about 100 miles and my local bike shop couldn't stop it so they replaced the whole break. Other than that one issue, I feel like I found a steal with this bike.
Mar 20, 2013
- Pros:
- Versatile, Durable, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City
I GOT THIS BIKE LAST WEEK I WAS ONLY ABLE TO TAKE A SHORT 4 MILE RIDE BUT I LOVED IT. RIDES SMOOTHER AND A LOT FASTER THAN MY MTN BIKE.
Mar 18, 2013
- Pros:
- Versatile, Lightweight, Very Responsive
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City
Just got the bike last weekend. Total joy to ride. Smooth and very responsive. I was able to go much further and faster than my old bike. Highly recommended.
Aug 28, 2012
- Pros:
- Durable, Versatile
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City, Pulling the kids
Comfortable but quick. Quality but not expensive. Big range of gears, strong brakes. It's alot of bike for the money.
Dec 08, 2011
- Pros:
- Versatile, Lightweight, Durable, Comfortable, Stylish
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Light Trails, Leisurely Rides, Commuting
Very nice bike.
Specifications
- Frame
- Giant ALUXX aluminum
- Fork
- Composite w/aluminum steerer, low-rider rack mounts
- Rims/Wheels
- Giant aluminum
- Hubs
- Aluminum
- Spokes
- 14g stainless-steel
- Tires
- Giant S-X2 w/puncture protection, 700 x 32c
- Crankset
- Shimano Acera
- Chainrings
- 48/36/26
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Alivio
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano HG300, 9-speed: 11-34
- Shifters
- Shimano Altus
- Handlebars
- Giant Connect, low rise
- Stem
- Giant Sport
- Brake Levers
- Tektro
- Brakes
- Tektro aluminum, linear-pull
- Pedals
- Giant Sport
- Saddle
- Giant Connect, upright
- Seatpost
- Giant Sport