Giant Escape Thread
07-20-23 | 06:43 AM
#151
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I definitely am not a fan of the flat bars. I plan to upgrade to an actual road bike with drops eventually, but for now, I used my escape 2 disc the same way you do. Mostly for fitness rides. These touring bars look interesting though.
07-20-23 | 04:01 PM
#152
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Leamdav, consider, the touring bars have many advantages, and they are not expensive (check out your options on Amazon). Take a look the attached photos with butterfly bars on my Escape Disc 1. I have also included some of the hand position advantages of using this type of bar. This bar allows you to choose between an upright position, a drop down position (like drop bars), and an "arrow" position by gripping the middle part of the front bar (see photos). Give them a try . . . you can always return them if they do not work for you (one of the advantages to purchasing via Amazon).
2022 Giant Escape Disc 1, with butterfly handlebars.
These bars are actually 4 inches LESS wide than the straight handlebars that came with the bike. I thought the Giant straight handlebars were too wide (for me, maybe not for you). I like my elbows and hands to line up when I grip the handlebars. This butterfly set up does just that.
The front handlebar grip, for a comfortable and more "upright" ride. I decided to attach the brakes and speed mechanisms to this part of the bars. But it is possible to attach these items to the top part. Your choice.
The top handlebar allows me to lean forward if I need to pick up speed (but speed on this type of bike is not really the goal, but there are times you do need to speed up)!
The "drop" part of this type of handle bar is slightly wider than my elbows, and I only use this position rarely.
The center part of the handlebar allows me to lean forward and ride "arrow", or as arrow as possible on this type of set up.
2022 Giant Escape Disc 1, with butterfly handlebars.
These bars are actually 4 inches LESS wide than the straight handlebars that came with the bike. I thought the Giant straight handlebars were too wide (for me, maybe not for you). I like my elbows and hands to line up when I grip the handlebars. This butterfly set up does just that.
The front handlebar grip, for a comfortable and more "upright" ride. I decided to attach the brakes and speed mechanisms to this part of the bars. But it is possible to attach these items to the top part. Your choice.
The top handlebar allows me to lean forward if I need to pick up speed (but speed on this type of bike is not really the goal, but there are times you do need to speed up)!
The "drop" part of this type of handle bar is slightly wider than my elbows, and I only use this position rarely.
The center part of the handlebar allows me to lean forward and ride "arrow", or as arrow as possible on this type of set up.
Last edited by avidrider; 07-20-23 at 04:05 PM.
11-15-23 | 10:25 AM
#153
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Hey guys, new (old) Escape 1 owner here.
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Anyway, I've often had bad luck with house-brand wheels and spokes, and in cases like this.
typically hunt down something not too expensive that at least has Shimano hubs,and DT spokes, but now that I've battled my way down to under 180 lbs, I'm thinking (and have been advised) that the stock wheels should be fine for at least a few years. ( so any commentary on the Giant-branded stock wheels from other Escape owners is welcome).
Also, I messaged recently with another member here, who used to work in a bike shop, and said that the Escapes came back with various problems,more than any other budget bike. Again,any experienced-based commentary on that is welcome,and appreciated. I've got a set of bike tools and have done most of my own wrenching for years, and have some spare parts, so I can handle many of the typical issues, but I'd like to hear from fellow Escape owners.
thanks........
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Anyway, I've often had bad luck with house-brand wheels and spokes, and in cases like this.
typically hunt down something not too expensive that at least has Shimano hubs,and DT spokes, but now that I've battled my way down to under 180 lbs, I'm thinking (and have been advised) that the stock wheels should be fine for at least a few years. ( so any commentary on the Giant-branded stock wheels from other Escape owners is welcome).
Also, I messaged recently with another member here, who used to work in a bike shop, and said that the Escapes came back with various problems,more than any other budget bike. Again,any experienced-based commentary on that is welcome,and appreciated. I've got a set of bike tools and have done most of my own wrenching for years, and have some spare parts, so I can handle many of the typical issues, but I'd like to hear from fellow Escape owners.
thanks........
Got a 2010 Escape, bought second hand about 10yrs ago, no issues with the wheels at 165 lb
never had them trued, ride it ~5x /week (city)Great bike overall, except really heavy bits added to it, changed seatpost, tires, handlebar and stem, crankset (to 1x) .... and offcourse all contact points.
Last edited by CadenceBoy; 11-15-23 at 02:45 PM.
02-01-24 | 04:59 AM
#154
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2016 Giant escape 3
Was time to refresh and upgrade this baby. I never liked the way the cable routing was done on this year, I removed 14ft of housing, added stops to the loops and now its much sleeker with only about 7ft of housing, upgraded the derailluers and swapped out the brakes with Avid single digit 5 and went with pod shifters. bike feels and performs better than when it was new.
02-02-24 | 11:15 AM
#155
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From: Northern Shenandoah Valley
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02-02-24 | 02:38 PM
#156
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Bikes: '25 Jamis Renegade S1, '18 Quick 1,'04 Trek 2300, '97 730 Multitrack, '95 750 Multitrack, and a few others
02-02-24 | 04:37 PM
#157
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I do not have a link but here is the info on the stop package. Do not know the original use for them but it worked great because it was a single hole mount with a double stop. i did have to modify a bit as the hole needed to be enlarged so I drilled that and on the underside it had some type of locating pin I had to grind down. I also use 5mm housing for the brakes and derailluers. The package came with for barrel stops, 2 for the f/r derailluers and two for the rear brake stops. I needed on more for the rear derailluer so for that i used a barrel adjuster from a broken shimano shifter combo and a stainless nut to lock that on. Also had to add a standard Shimano BB double cable guide on the shell.
02-02-24 | 05:51 PM
#158
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Thanks...it looks like these are somewhat common on the market. Nice solution! Google link
02-04-24 | 10:56 AM
#159
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Performance Bike sells these Specialized cable stop inserts for $1.99. You might find something similar at an LBS in the "problem solver" category. I used similar stops on a bike I built and 18 years later, they're still doing exactly what they're supposed to.
02-04-24 | 10:03 PM
#160
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