New Bike - Giant Escape 3

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I'm thinking of getting this to replace my 18 yo bike that was stolen before Xmas http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ie/bikes/model/escape.3/20135/79381/

Just wanted to run it past here to see if I can go better. I use it for cycling to work which is about 5km each way, and occasionally go for a cycle on the weekend.

RobFowl

Had a Giant escape MTB back in the day (1992) rigid forks but superb bike.
It was nicked and to this day this makes me sad


Sorry for off topic post

jon1981

My wife had one of them for a couple of years doing a similar commute distance as you, rock solid and never any complaints with it. Not the lightest of bikes but strong and sturdy!

RobFowl

Does look like a rock solid bike.

You can't go wrong with Giant bikes. Frames well built and reliable.

Components standard for that price range.

Go for it

Wanderer78

Giant are a great brand but do check others out. Quality of bikes nowadays is fantastic and competition is high

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Wanderer78 wrote: »

Giant are a great brand but do check others out. Quality of bikes nowadays is fantastic and competition is high

Thanks for feedback, any similar suggestions?

I see Halfords have their own brand Carrera, any thoughts on these?

Darkglasses

I had a Giant Escape 3 for a few years, rode it into the ground and had a great time. Would recommend unless you're planning to longer expeditions on the road.

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Darkglasses wrote: »

I had a Giant Escape 3 for a few years, rode it into the ground and had a great time. Would recommend unless you're planning to longer expeditions on the road.

When you say longer expeditions, how long are we talking about? If I did 50km on a Saturday how do you think it would hold up?

jon1981

Carolina Delightful Kelp wrote: »

When you say longer expeditions, how long are we talking about? If I did 50km on a Saturday how do you think it would hold up?

The bike will hold up just fine, you however might be different

Remember this type of bike is designed with commuter or leisurely cycling in mind. If you intend to do 50km regularly, I'd be looking at a lighter hybrid with thinner wheels 25-28mm.

Darkglasses

Carolina Delightful Kelp wrote: »

When you say longer expeditions, how long are we talking about? If I did 50km on a Saturday how do you think it would hold up?

The bike would survive, it just wouldn't be the most comfortable bike for the job. Heavyish and very relaxed geometry.

RobFowl

Caerra's are ok (my wife has one and although it gets little use is still running well after 7 years)

Giants are better though

Trek do good hybrids and have a wide range