2021 Giant

Escape 2 City Disc

A 700c aluminum frame fitness bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

CA$889($668)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetAltus, Tourney
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Escape 2 City Disc

35 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'7"

Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'11", size MD, Too small
Reviews
road.cc
Giant Escape 0 Disc 2021

Sep 2021 · Boyonabike

Great comfort, quality braking, good gears and bags of all-round practicality – Giant shows there's life in the hybrid yet

Highs
  • Quality frameset

  • Accurate gear shifting

  • Light-action brakes

  • Great comfort

  • Versatility and practicality

Lows
  • Single chainring limits top gear

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BikeRadar
Giant Escape 1 Disc review

Dec 2020 · Warren Rossiter

High-tech frame and fork, plus a price-busting spec

Highs
  • Quality frame and fork

  • Super ride position

  • Comfort in spades

Lows
  • Slow tyres on tarmac

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Cycling Weekly
Giant Escape 1 Disc

Feb 2018 · Rupert Radley

The Giant Escape 1 Disc is a well specced hybrid bike that'll make you feel comfortable and confident

Highs
  • Good frame design with great features – including standover clearance and internal cable routing

  • Excellent brakes

  • Triple crankset will get you up and over anything

Lows
  • Heavy

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc

Tire Clearance45c

ColorCharcoal

Fork

alloy, rack mount, disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

cartridge

Stem

Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8

Handlebar

Giant Sport XC, 31.8

Saddle

Giant Sport Comfort

Seatpost

Giant D-Fuse, alloy

TypeRigid

Pedals

Giant Urban Fitness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney

Crank

ProWheel forged alloy, 30/46 with chainguard

Shifters

Shimano Altus, *note: early production bikes may be substituted with microSHIFT Mezzo TS39

Cassette

Shimano HG31, 8-speed, 11x34

Chain

KMC Z8.3

Brakes

Tektro R280 hydraulic, 160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro

Wheels
Rims

Giant GX wheelset

Spokes

Stainless

Front Hub

Giant GX wheelset, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Giant GX wheelset, QR, 32h

Tires

Giant S-X2, puncture protect, 700x38c

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