I bought this bike in metallic blue almost a year ago for $600 (before tax), and so far, no complaints when it comes to commuting. It's quick, lightweight, shifts decently well with the Tourney groupset, and the disc brakes work well in the rainy climate I have to deal with. I got a few scratches, dings, and rust spots on my forks, but aside from that, the bike looks almost new from when I bought it. This is my first non-Walmart brand bike, and I am so glad I picked this one.
I have this bike and I can honestly say that this bike BEATS 90 to 95% Bikes out there. This is a Beast bike. It's so incredibly smooth and has Damm near zero friction next to an air craft which has absolutely ZERO friction. The wheels are very big but thin enough for great speed. The seat is one of my favorite features of this bike. It doesn't matter WHICH FABRIC your pants are made of,,, you can Slide on the seat without getting it caught up. It's like throwing a hockey puck onto the ice and watching it slide. The handle bar grips are very comfortable and the gear changing is awsome. You can relax and have a seat while you pedal all while climbing up hill. The cables passes inside the bike frame and will not get in your way. It's the perfect bike
I bought a Giant Eacape 3 in 2018 as my first "real" bike not a Walmart or target bike and its still going strong. Pretty cool seeing the updated version
I bought the 2024 Escape Disc 2 on sale because I love the geometry and fit of the XL, but I hated the microshift, so I upgraded this bike to full Deore 5120 1x11 with a 38t up front (found the full groupset cheap for $100!). Now it is perfect for road and light trail with the RD clutch!
Was thinking to get an Escape 1 as a backup bike for my backup bike (trek fx 2) and I noticed the geo for the escape is much more aggressive for the same frame size that my fx is. This *actually* might be the sport commuter I’ve been looking for
I live in Australia and there is no option for a Giant Escape 3. I'm looking at the City Cross Disc 3 currently but do you know where I can get an escape?
I live in Taiwan, looking for a casual sports/commute bike, here this sells for around NTD$9000 (USD$280) only , seems like it's a no-brainer to get this bike!
Thanks for your video ! I hesitate between the Giant Escape 2 VS 3 (2022 models). I prefer the Escape 3 color than Escape 2.. The seller told me that there is a difference with the system of speed (shifting), THE ESCAPE 2 has a Shimano Altus, 2x8. what do you think ? Should i go with the 2 or 3 if i want to go fast I(LOL)? There is a big difference ? Thanks!!
I'm still happy with my Talon 3 2022 that I turned into a hybrid (changed tires to Maxxis Detonator and butterfly handlebar) a year ago, but I would've gotten this if it was available in my area.
I'm thinking of getting this bike for commuting to work instead of one and two above this cause it has a triple, I don't like 46/30, 30 is too low and wouldn't be used for me for commuting.
We have this crap as well in the UK where bike shops just post the manufacturer's specifications with the disclaimer they can change anything and everything without notice. Consumer law here in the UK is the seller ie the shop is responsible for faults and they should similarly be responsible for stating, pre sale, what specifications have been changed from those stated by the manufacturer.
@@tavakessler Hey thanks very much... by 'just barely fits' do you mean it's only just big enough or almost too big for you? 😁 I'm very tempted by the XL as i found a deal a fair bit cheaper then a large online & generally find myself raising the seat higher on the average bike, maybe i wudnt have to raise the seat with an XL 🤣
why should a brand show one thing in the specifications and give another like, the microshift in place of shimano? it could have mentioned a microshift and given a microshift. isn't it simple?
@@tavakessler the Giant Escape 3. In your review you don't specifically mention whether it's a hybrid or not. I like the review but I just want to be sure it's a hybrid bike before I take the plunge. Thanks 😊 in advance.
This exclusive Giant d-fuse seatpost that is very hard to buy and it costs like 10-15% of a new bike. I literally spend 1 hour googling options to just buy such seatpost in any country. This little thing scares me away from Giant bikes. Unfortunately. Because bike looks great.
I'm not really happy with this bike (compared to my earlier workhorse, a Wheeler 2). I have the Shimano Tourney version (hell, why are there even different versions out there?) with a disc brake that was not designed for this bike (probably ended up here due to covid supply chain issues) - after a year the brake bowden is at the maximum and the gear shift is wonky and finnicky (the brake and the shifter are in a combined unit, so it's not like I can have only the brakes replaced).
Hi there, how tall are you? I am asking because I plan to get XL size since my LBS don't have stock for L which suit me. ( Btw, I am 180cm). Please advise. Thx.
I own this same bikeI got it in 2022 because my old bike i had for 15 years got stolen. Honestly after my old bike this bike felt really good at first, it got me back into biking. I'm 38 now. In June 2023 I took a 8 day ride Edinburgh ➡ London UK (800km-497 miles). But I was sleeping at random Bed & Breakfast type places , Hotels & one Caravan site. I didn't bring camping gear, tents exc..but I had a backpack with all my clothes, plus any tools I might need, so it was a heavy back-pack to carry, but I practices before hand so I was use to that. Honestly the bike worked pretty well. Only issue I had was the gears shifting over time, by the time I got to London the gears were not shifting much at all. But I mean it's expected to adjust gear shifting after a long distance journey. I would consider buying a more expensive bike for better gear shifting, maybe a little lighter, but overall I think it's a good bike for the price and for comuting to work exc. And it can do a pretty good distance.
I have this bike, but I have a need for speed and I'm not sure how this bike compares to others in that department. My main priority is that it is a commuter bike since I have to travel bumpy roads, but I want it to be as fast as possible. What's your opinion on this bike's speed and do you have any suggestions on how to make it faster?
It’s honestly a very quick bike! Not road bike speeds, but you’re paying less and it’s more comfortable. You may be able to put narrower tires on, but honestly the slightly bigger tires soak up vibrations better.
@@tavakessler I know my roads pretty well so I can pick the routes with the least bumps. Thanks for suggesting narrower tires. If it can afford me faster speeds, I will make the switch when it comes time to replace them.
I have thrown some 28mm Continental Grand Sport Race tires on this bike and my cruising speed went up a gear and still felt easier than being down a gear with stock tires. This amounts to about a 3kmh difference in easy cruising speed, from 24kph to 27kph. Harder 30 minute efforts are now at 32kph, and Max sprint speed (3 seconds) on flat also went from 43 kmh to 48kmh, and it feels more zippy and agile in traffic. As far as the perfect tires for this bike i would say 32 mm would be better riding at 40kmh and under, as you wont lose speed and will be quite comfortable, but I do like the 28s as they are fun just to dart around more and have a slight bit better acceleration and top end speed, and feel faster than 32s at slower speeds (even if they aren't, as people claim). I also put some West Biking inner bar ends, not unlike the Sqlabs inner bar ends, but I put them inside the shifters to get a bit of aero advantage and it helps on straightaways where you for sure are safe and don't need access to your brakes. It's another hand position for comfort on longer rides and maybe 2% faster 😊. For out of the saddle accelerations and climbing, and just another hand position, i have some thumb grips kind of like the Togs brand thumb grips, providing more leverage without needing to use wider bars. I wouldn't worry about much else other than slamming the stem, and cutting the seatpost if you have extra and really want to save some weight. But I wouldn't spend $$ upgrading anything else besides pedals or a saddle if you don't like them. I figure if I work on my fitness I can go as fast as most guys on road bikes, and if i feel so inclined, drop 2-3 grand on a performance road race bike in a year or two if my fitness improves enough to justify the purchase.
I would advice not to buy this bike, i had the trek 2 fsx which was 2 times cheaper and a lot more comfortable. I switched to giant in the hope it would last longer. After 1 ride i already regret the buy the thing is hard asf.
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I bought this bike in metallic blue almost a year ago for $600 (before tax), and so far, no complaints when it comes to commuting. It's quick, lightweight, shifts decently well with the Tourney groupset, and the disc brakes work well in the rainy climate I have to deal with. I got a few scratches, dings, and rust spots on my forks, but aside from that, the bike looks almost new from when I bought it. This is my first non-Walmart brand bike, and I am so glad I picked this one.
I have this bike and I can honestly say that this bike BEATS 90 to 95% Bikes out there. This is a Beast bike. It's so incredibly smooth and has Damm near zero friction next to an air craft which has absolutely ZERO friction. The wheels are very big but thin enough for great speed. The seat is one of my favorite features of this bike. It doesn't matter WHICH FABRIC your pants are made of,,, you can Slide on the seat without getting it caught up. It's like throwing a hockey puck onto the ice and watching it slide. The handle bar grips are very comfortable and the gear changing is awsome. You can relax and have a seat while you pedal all while climbing up hill.
The cables passes inside the bike frame and will not get in your way. It's the perfect bike
Yep! Well said
That is true. This bike is pretty fast and smooth, but the seat is not comfortable for me if I ride it so long.
I bought a Giant Eacape 3 in 2018 as my first "real" bike not a Walmart or target bike and its still going strong. Pretty cool seeing the updated version
I bought the 2024 Escape Disc 2 on sale because I love the geometry and fit of the XL, but I hated the microshift, so I upgraded this bike to full Deore 5120 1x11 with a 38t up front (found the full groupset cheap for $100!). Now it is perfect for road and light trail with the RD clutch!
Just beware that the BB shell is 68mm and the Deore spindle is 73mm, so you need 2 or 3 spacers on the non-drive side.
Thank you I’m debating on what kinda bike I wanna get on a budget this bike looks and sounds great
Just purchased this bike today. Excited to try it out when I get it
Was thinking to get an Escape 1 as a backup bike for my backup bike (trek fx 2) and I noticed the geo for the escape is much more aggressive for the same frame size that my fx is. This *actually* might be the sport commuter I’ve been looking for
Got mine for 250 lol so hyped
where did you get yours?
I live in Australia and there is no option for a Giant Escape 3. I'm looking at the City Cross Disc 3 currently but do you know where I can get an escape?
I’ve had the escape 3 brilliant bike but wish I went for the 1 or 0 higher better spec
I've put in 3000 miles on this bike including an STP ride (209 miles). Zero complaints so far. Beats a lot of expensive bikes.
Right?! So great.
I live in Taiwan, looking for a casual sports/commute bike, here this sells for around NTD$9000 (USD$280) only , seems like it's a no-brainer to get this bike!
Yes! Great deal
Thanks for your video ! I hesitate between the Giant Escape 2 VS 3 (2022 models). I prefer the Escape 3 color than Escape 2..
The seller told me that there is a difference with the system of speed (shifting), THE ESCAPE 2 has a Shimano Altus, 2x8. what do you think ? Should i go with the 2 or 3 if i want to go fast I(LOL)? There is a big difference ? Thanks!!
What handlebars did you upgrade to??
I'm still happy with my Talon 3 2022 that I turned into a hybrid (changed tires to Maxxis Detonator and butterfly handlebar) a year ago, but I would've gotten this if it was available in my area.
I found a used 2016 escape 3 at a LBS for 299 in great shape. The 2024 is 550. Is the 2024 model worth the extra 250
Great video, thank you. How does this bike handle on hills or long descents, if you know?
Thanks again!
Not great on super steep hills with the gears and the brakes also aren’t great for super steep downhill.
@@tavakessler Ah, that's too bad. I live in a hilly area. I like Giant bikes, but maybe not this one.
Would this bike be good at riding on hard mud paths and canal paths?
Possibly with the right tires, but there might be better options out there
how tall are you? I am 185cm and planning to buy Escape L size
Either L or XL should work for you! I am the same height
@@tavakessler thanks ✊
XL
I'm thinking of getting this bike for commuting to work instead of one and two above this cause it has a triple, I don't like 46/30, 30 is too low and wouldn't be used for me for commuting.
Is this comparable to the Trek Verve series?
idk but i would say prolly like the trek fx series would compare with this
We have this crap as well in the UK where bike shops just post the manufacturer's specifications with the disclaimer they can change anything and everything without notice. Consumer law here in the UK is the seller ie the shop is responsible for faults and they should similarly be responsible for stating, pre sale, what specifications have been changed from those stated by the manufacturer.
So annoying when they do that! I guess it’s better to buy the bike in person to see what you’re getting
Which size do you suggest for 170cm height with roughly short legs?
M or L
@@ВладиславИгоревич-и3н thanks
How tall are you? I'm 5ft 11 & looking at the ex large model online... is there much of a difference between the large & ex large models? Thanks :)
I’m 6’ 1” and the XL just barely fits. I’d probably recommend a L.
@@tavakessler Hey thanks very much... by 'just barely fits' do you mean it's only just big enough or almost too big for you? 😁
I'm very tempted by the XL as i found a deal a fair bit cheaper then a large online & generally find myself raising the seat higher on the average bike, maybe i wudnt have to raise the seat with an XL 🤣
Almost too big, I barely have the seat raised, but if that’s what you’re looking for, use the good deal!
@@tavakessler thanks again man, great video/review! 👍
why should a brand show one thing in the specifications and give another like, the microshift in place of shimano? it could have mentioned a microshift and given a microshift. isn't it simple?
Hi! Am looking to buy a reasonably priced hybrid bike. Would you class this as a "hybrid" bike?
What hybrid are you looking for?
@@tavakessler the Giant Escape 3. In your review you don't specifically mention whether it's a hybrid or not. I like the review but I just want to be sure it's a hybrid bike before I take the plunge. Thanks 😊 in advance.
Ah yes! Well it’s a sports commuter, so I’d say that makes it a hybrid.
@@tavakessler, that's good enough for me and thanks for your prompt reply to my enquiry. Much appreciated.
This exclusive Giant d-fuse seatpost that is very hard to buy and it costs like 10-15% of a new bike. I literally spend 1 hour googling options to just buy such seatpost in any country. This little thing scares me away from Giant bikes. Unfortunately. Because bike looks great.
I'm not really happy with this bike (compared to my earlier workhorse, a Wheeler 2). I have the Shimano Tourney version (hell, why are there even different versions out there?) with a disc brake that was not designed for this bike (probably ended up here due to covid supply chain issues) - after a year the brake bowden is at the maximum and the gear shift is wonky and finnicky (the brake and the shifter are in a combined unit, so it's not like I can have only the brakes replaced).
Yeah I agree, the components put on during covid shortage were garbage. I am having issues with this bike as well.
Which bike would you recommend?
Just bought a Poseidon X Ambition and it seems good so far! Haven’t tested it properly yet though
Hi there, how tall are you? I am asking because I plan to get XL size since my LBS don't have stock for L which suit me. ( Btw, I am 180cm). Please advise. Thx.
Hey there! I’m about 6’ 1”. They recommend a L for my size, but I find the XL fits better.
So about 185cm
I had the same question and thanks for asking on behalf of me 😁😉🙂🙂🙂
if I change the handlebar to a road handlebar, can I use it like a regular road bike?
Absolutely, it’s just going to be heavier than a standard road bike
Thank you
The seat is the only item that is a little uncomfortable
Great job god bless
So I'm 178cm (5 ft 10) with slightly longer legs than average for my height, should i go for medium size or large?
I would definitely say large
Doesn't look like a good bikepacking bike... Thanks for the review!
Definitely not the perfect bikepacking bike, but could work!
I own this same bikeI got it in 2022 because my old bike i had for 15 years got stolen. Honestly after my old bike this bike felt really good at first, it got me back into biking. I'm 38 now. In June 2023 I took a 8 day ride Edinburgh ➡ London UK (800km-497 miles). But I was sleeping at random Bed & Breakfast type places , Hotels & one Caravan site. I didn't bring camping gear, tents exc..but I had a backpack with all my clothes, plus any tools I might need, so it was a heavy back-pack to carry, but I practices before hand so I was use to that. Honestly the bike worked pretty well. Only issue I had was the gears shifting over time, by the time I got to London the gears were not shifting much at all. But I mean it's expected to adjust gear shifting after a long distance journey. I would consider buying a more expensive bike for better gear shifting, maybe a little lighter, but overall I think it's a good bike for the price and for comuting to work exc. And it can do a pretty good distance.
For a bike you think is brilliant you sure pointed out a lot of stuff you didn't like about it.
Just a couple minor complaints on an overall fantastic bike for a great price!
I have this bike, but I have a need for speed and I'm not sure how this bike compares to others in that department.
My main priority is that it is a commuter bike since I have to travel bumpy roads, but I want it to be as fast as possible. What's your opinion on this bike's speed and do you have any suggestions on how to make it faster?
It’s honestly a very quick bike! Not road bike speeds, but you’re paying less and it’s more comfortable. You may be able to put narrower tires on, but honestly the slightly bigger tires soak up vibrations better.
@@tavakessler
I know my roads pretty well so I can pick the routes with the least bumps. Thanks for suggesting narrower tires. If it can afford me faster speeds, I will make the switch when it comes time to replace them.
@darkglass3011 these bikes are definitely zippy! I can find myself doing 15mph pretty easily
@@tavakessler hi, what kind of tires does it have, air or tubeless?
I have thrown some 28mm Continental Grand Sport Race tires on this bike and my cruising speed went up a gear and still felt easier than being down a gear with stock tires. This amounts to about a 3kmh difference in easy cruising speed, from 24kph to 27kph. Harder 30 minute efforts are now at 32kph, and Max sprint speed (3 seconds) on flat also went from 43 kmh to 48kmh, and it feels more zippy and agile in traffic. As far as the perfect tires for this bike i would say 32 mm would be better riding at 40kmh and under, as you wont lose speed and will be quite comfortable, but I do like the 28s as they are fun just to dart around more and have a slight bit better acceleration and top end speed, and feel faster than 32s at slower speeds (even if they aren't, as people claim). I also put some West Biking inner bar ends, not unlike the Sqlabs inner bar ends, but I put them inside the shifters to get a bit of aero advantage and it helps on straightaways where you for sure are safe and don't need access to your brakes. It's another hand position for comfort on longer rides and maybe 2% faster 😊. For out of the saddle accelerations and climbing, and just another hand position, i have some thumb grips kind of like the Togs brand thumb grips, providing more leverage without needing to use wider bars. I wouldn't worry about much else other than slamming the stem, and cutting the seatpost if you have extra and really want to save some weight. But I wouldn't spend $$ upgrading anything else besides pedals or a saddle if you don't like them. I figure if I work on my fitness I can go as fast as most guys on road bikes, and if i feel so inclined, drop 2-3 grand on a performance road race bike in a year or two if my fitness improves enough to justify the purchase.
I got a massive chain
I would advice not to buy this bike, i had the trek 2 fsx which was 2 times cheaper and a lot more comfortable. I switched to giant in the hope it would last longer. After 1 ride i already regret the buy the thing is hard asf.