Parts! Parts! Parts!

I'm on my way for the 2nd Revision of my Giant Escape SS Conversion Project...
Hopefully, this will be my last revision of this Bike....

Changes that I had made from the stock version

* Handle Bar: Giant OEM standard > Race Face Ride oversize
* Stem: Giant OEM standard > Race Face Ride oversize
* Wheelset: Giant OEM > Shimano R500 road wheelset
* Tires: Giant S-X2 700x32C > Continental Cyclocross Speed 700x35C
* Drivetrain: 3x8 speed > Single Speed (Customized)
* Crankset: Shimano M360 > Shimano Deore M590 modified for SS
* Cogs: SRAM PG-380> Fire Eye Single Speed (9 to 1) conversion kit
* Shifter: SRAM X-4 trigger > N/A (removed)
* Front Derailleur: Shimano M191 > N/A (removed)
* Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-4 8-speed > N/A (removed)
* Chain Tensioner: None > SRAM X-4 RD (temporary)

GIANT ESCAPE 1 version 0.0
Hybrid Urban Commuter w/ stock/OEM Parts

GIANT ESCAPE 1 version 1.0
Converted to Single Speed Hybrid CX

related articles:

Giant Escape 1's Introduction

Giant Escape 1's  SS Convertion version 1.0

Single Speed Kits Head-to-Head Match-Up

Problems Encountered

Chain tensioning is bad 
chain skips (as if ghost shifting) especially on climbs and in fast paced pedalling

Bad Chain Line
the roller / pulley of the temporary chain tensioner (in this case is the Sram X-4 RD) is not in line with the Cog and the Chainring

Very light gearing
18t x 32t gear ration on 700x35C wheel equates to 'too much spinning')

Other Reason for Version 2

Better Brakeset
More Lightweight, More Responsive, More Comfort

Parts for the 2nd Version

All parts shown came from the Philippines. Purchased by my brother back home, Hand carried by a friend going back here in Doha

Almost 3kg package

Forced Opening courtesy of Qatar Customs
Obviously, metals were detected by the X-Ray Machine

What's Inside???

Da Bomb RL-4 chain tensioner for Single Speed
The Main Reason for Version 2

Super B BB Tools (for Outboard Type BB's)
Needed to change my Chain Ring

OTHER PARTS for some Added Reason

Avid Single Digit 7 V-Brake kits w/ Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
For my Brakeset Upgrade

Shimano DURA-ACE Brake Cable kit
For my Brakeset Upgrade

Jagwire All Weather V-Brake Pads - Spares

MOB Cable Ferrules and Cable End Caps
BLING! BLING! to complement my Brakeset Upgrade

OTHER STUFF's for Another Added Reason

Venzo Lock-on Grips (Red Anodized)
For my SKINNY BIKE (not my type though)

Zefal Iron Pack - Saddle Bag
Bag for your biking needs (tools, spares, patch kits, etc.)

Super B Tools - Chain Whip & Cassette Remover
"No More Borrowing Policy :)"

Official 2013 BSPCC Team Jersey
official team jersey of Bauan-San Pascual Cycling Club of Batangas, Philippines
Tailored by: No.1 Apparel Design (NAD) of the Philippines, Designed by: Me (juanthebiker)

UP NEXT

GIANT ESCAPE 1 CUSTOMIZED SS CONVERSION PROJECT V2.0

Parts and Pricing

Store (Location)

Item Description - Price in Phil. Peso (Price in USD)

Decimal Cycle Supply (Quaipo, Manila, Philippines)
Avid Single Digit 7 / Speed Dial 5 Brakeset - P 1,400 ($ 33.95)

Jagwire All Weather V-Brake Pads (2 pairs) - P 300 ($ 7.27)

Shimano Dura Ace Brake Cable Set (1 pair) - P 400 ($ 9.70)

MOB ferrules (10 pcs) - P 250 ($ 6.06)

Da Bomb RL-4 Single Speed Chain Tensioner - P 1,000 ($ 24.24)

King's Bicycle Store (Quiapo, Manila, Philippines)

Super-B BB Tools (for Outboard BB type) - P 400 ($ 9.70)

Super-B Cassette Remover - P 100 ($ 2.42)

Super-B Chain Whip - P 350 ($ 8.48)

CycleArt Bicycle Supply (Quiapo, Manila, Philippines)

Zefal Saddle Bag - P 350 ($ 8.48)

Venzo Handle Bar Grip (Lock-on) 1 pair - P 350 ($ 8.48)

related articles:

My Skinny Bike's Failed Upgrade
My Upgraded Skinny Bike