Giant Escape City Bike Review

If you are looking for a good value commuting bike under 400, the Giant Bikes offers a good options. Made by Giant, it offers a good combination of accessories, value for money and production values geared towards the commuter.

Made with lightweight aluminium frame it keeps weight relatively low. There are more than enough gear choices for the average commuter with Shimano Deore 27 speed. Shimano Deore are to the lower end of the range for Shimano, but it is adequate for the non racing commuter. The bike offers a good riding position with comfort and visibility at the forefront. It comes with 26″ tyres which are designed for the road rather than a country track. however, 26″ wheels are fine for a canal path or non tarmacked surface.

Overall Review

Good versatility and value for money. The reputation of Giant to produce good value bikes is well justified in this model. Don’t be misled by the name ‘Escape’. It is not to be used for escaping into the mountains, rather escaping the congestion of an inner city commute

* Frame: ALUXX Aluminium, Fluid Formed
* Fork: CroMo rigid
* Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
* Wheels: Alex ACE 18 rims Shimano 475 hubs
* Drivetrain: Shimano Deore 27 speed shifters and mechs
* Cranks: Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 26/36/48

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