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MSRP | $350 | $420 | $470 | ($563) | $580 | ($665) | $710 | $830 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness |
Weight | 27.3 lbs | 27.3 lbs | 27.9 lbs | |||||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Steel | Steel | Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 24″ | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney | Tourney | Tourney | Altus, Tourney | Altus, Tourney | Altus, Tourney | Altus, Tourney | Alivio, Acera |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 3 × 7 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 8 | 2 × 9 | |
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.
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.
(climbing)
18 mph
Escape Jr 24
30 mph
Escape 3
30 mph
Escape 3 Disc
36 mph
Escape Disc 2 City
36 mph
Escape 2 Disc
36 mph
Escape 2 City Disc
36 mph
Escape City Disc 3
36 mph
Escape 1 Disc
(descending)
Frame | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black | ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc Colors: Blue; Black |
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Fork | high-tensile steel rigid Fork, 1-1/8, 25.4mm steel steerer | high-tensile steel, rack mount | high-tensile steel, rack mount, disc | alloy, rack mount, disc | alloy, rack mount, disc | alloy, rack mount, disc | alloy, rack mount, disc | Advanced-Grade Composite, composite OverDrive steerer, disc |
Shock | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | loose ball | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | cartridge | Shimano SM-BB52 |
Stem | Alloy Ahead | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 15-degree, 31.8 |
Handlebar | low, 25.4mm, 560mm width | Giant Sport, 25.4 | Giant Sport, 25.4 | Giant Sport, 31.8 | Giant Sport XC, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 31.8 | Giant Sport, 31.8 |
Saddle | Giant Youth | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort | Giant Sport Comfort |
Seatpost | Alloy single-bolt, 27.2 x 300mm Type: Rigid | Giant Sport, 27.2 Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid | Giant D-Fuse, alloy Type: Rigid |
Pedals | One-piece Black PP, 9/16 | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness | Giant Urban Fitness |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Alivio |
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Front Derailleur | N/A | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney | Shimano FD-TY710 | Shimano FD-TY710 | Shimano FD-TY710 | Shimano FD-TY710 | Shimano Acera |
Crank | alloy 3-piece, 36 with chain guard | forged alloy, 28/38/48 | forged alloy, 28/38/48 | forged alloy, 30/46 | forged alloy, 30/46 | forged alloy, 30/46 | forged alloy, 30/46 | Shimano MT-210, 30/46 |
Shifters | Shimano RS35 | Shimano ST-EF41 | Shimano ST-EF41 | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus |
Cassette | 14x34 | MF-TZ50, 14x34 | MF-TZ50, 14x34 | Shimano CS-HG31, 11x34, 8-Speed | Shimano CS-HG31, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG31, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG31, 11x34 | Shimano CS-HG200, 11x36 |
Chain | KMC HV500 | KMC Z7 | KMC Z7 | KMC Z8.3 | KMC Z8.3 | KMC Z8.3 | KMC Z8.3 | KMC X9 with Missing Link |
Brakes | Alloy linear pull Type: Mechanical Disc | alloy linear-pull Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro mechanical disc Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro M280 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro HD-R280 Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro HD-R280 Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro MD-U310 Type: Mechanical Disc | Tektro HD-R280 Type: Mechanical Disc |
Brake Levers | Alloy Jr. adjustable reach | Shimano ST-EF41 | Shimano ST-EF41 | Tektro | Tektro | Tektro | alloy | Tektro |
Rims | Giant Youth 24, 6061 aluminum | Giant double-wall aluminum | Giant GX Disc | Giant GX28, Double Wall, Disc | Giant GX Disc | Giant GX Disc | Giant GX Disc | Giant GX Disc |
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Spokes | 14G | stainless | stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g | stainless, 14g |
Front Hub | Joytech nutted type, 32H | alloy, 32h loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h, loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h, loose ball bearing |
Rear Hub | Joytech nutted type, 32H | alloy, 32h loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h,loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h, loose ball bearing | alloy, 32h, loose ball bearing |
Tires | CST road, 24x1.25 | Giant S-X3, 700x38 | Giant S-X3, 700x38 | Giant S-X2, Puncture Protect, 700x38 | Giant S-X2, Puncture Protect, 700x38 | Giant S-X2, Puncture Protect, 700x38 | Giant S-X3, puncture protect, 700x38 | Giant Crosscut Metro, Easy Ride Tubeless, 700x38 |