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Introducing Vishnu, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology, Vishnu's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Hybrid Bicycle
The frame tubes are shaped to offer a riding experience that remains stiff and smooth.
This composite fork is strong and can handle hard bumps on urban roads.
The 27-Speed Shimano Altus/Alivio drivetrain is perfectly suited for urban riding.
The Tektro V-Brakes were both powerful and safe in braking.
The 700x32C Stock Giant tires offer the perfect mix of speed and traction.
frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminium
fork
Advanced-Grade Composite
front derailleur
Shimano Altus FDM370 3-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio RD-M400 9-Speed
shifters
Shimano Altus SL-M2000
brakes
Tektro TK837
brake levers
Tektro CL530-RS
tires
Giant S-X2 Puncture Protectt 700x32c
rims
Giant GX02 Double Wall Aluminium
bicycle weight
11.7kgs
handlebar
Giant Connect Low Rise
stem
Giant Connect
seatpost
Giant Sport
saddle
Contact Comfort (upright)
pedals
Giant Sport
hubs
Formula 32H
cassette
Shimano CS-HG200 11/34
chain
KMC X9
crankset
Shimano Acera 26/36/48
bottom bracket
UN100
no of gears
27-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Giant is one of the World’s largest manufacturers of bicycles. Giant has a whole fleet of bicycles for all age groups, terrains and levels of riding. From leisure rides to professional racing there is a bicycle in Giant’s stable for every purpose. We got the opportunity to test ride the Giant Escape 1 (2019) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 11.7kgs
Usage: Fitness/Commute
A super lightweight and sleek hybrid bicycle for fast commutes and comfortable long distance rides.
The tough and lightweight ALUXX-Grade Aluminium frame on the Escape 1 is built to be lightweight. The tubes are butted which means that excess material is removed from low stress areas of the frame, reducing the weight without affecting durability or ride quality. The frame tubes are shaped to offer a riding experience that remains stiff and smooth.
The ALUXX Alloy fork on this bicycle gives you confident steering control. This composite fork on the Escape 1 is strong and can handle hard bumps on urban roads.
This Hybrid Bicycle weighs just 11.7 kgs and comes in multiple frame sizes
The Escape 1 which I test rode came in a full Silver colour frame with Mild Orange graphics. The matte finish paint job quality was top notch. The thin seatstays and chainstays made the bicycle look sleek. The graphics and design were simple yet elegant.
The Escape 1 comes in a single colour variant; Silver with Orange graphics
The Giant Escape 1 features a Shimano Altus in the front and Shimano Alivio at the rear as the drivetrain. The mid to performance level derailleur combination helped in smooth and quick gear shifting. The 3x9-Speed Shimano Altus trigger shifters were sleek in design and were easy to shift.
The 27-Speed Shimano Altus/Alivio drivetrain is perfectly suited for urban riding
The Escape 1 from Giant is equipped with V-Brakes at the front and rear. The Tektro T837 V-Brakes were powerful and also balanced. These brakes were good enough for wet and dry urban roads.
The Giant Connect Sport handlebar was wide and made sure the rider has an ‘open-chested’ riding posture. The raise is a gradual curve which makes it look good as well.
The Tektro V-Brakes were both powerful and safe in braking
The 700C wheels on the Escape 1 offers a road bicycle rolling speed and efficiency. All models in the range feature Double Wall Aluminium Alloy rims so they are strong enough to take on hard bumps on the road. The stock Giant Crosscut 700x32C tires are ideal for dry/wet roads and also has puncture protection.
The Giant Contact Comfort Saddle is ergonomically designed and had a lot of cushioning to keep the rider sore free.
The 700x32C Stock Giant tires offer the perfect mix of speed and traction
This Hybrid Bicycle is lightweight thanks to its Alloy frame and helps ride efficiently. The riding posture is comfortable, and the Tektro V-brakes are quick to react and are powerful. With elegant graphics and a matte finish paint job this bicycle is premium not only in performance but in looks as well. Priced at Rs.55,999 (as on 10th December 2019) the Giant Escape 1 (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a bicycle for commuting and fitness purposes.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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