The Giant Escape RX 1 2012 Features are:Frame: AluxX SL aluminium
Fork: Carbon composite, aluminium steerer
Bars: Giant Connect
Stem: Giant Connect SL
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano R453
Rear Mech: Shimano Sora
Shifters Shimano SL-R440
Chainset: Shimano R453 30/39/50
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES25 Octalink
Cassette: SRAM PG950 11-28
Chain: Shimano HG53
Front Brake: Shimano M422 V
Rear Brake: Shimano M422 V
Rims: Giant S-R2 DW aluminium
Front Hub: Formula
Rear Hub: Shimano RM60
Spokes: Black stainless steel
Tyres: Maxxis Columbiere 700x32mm anti puncture Front Maxxis Columbiere 700x32mm anti puncture Rear
Seatpost: Giant Sport Aluminium
What is a Road Bike?Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our
Road Bikes Buying Guide.