Monday, April 29, 2013

Giant Escape 1 SS Conversion Project v2.0

This is the 2nd Revision for my Giant Escape 1 Hybrid CX Single Speed Conversion Project
I have done it in a do-it-yourself way with basic tools on my own.
I started @ 5pm, finished by 7pm... 

Scroll down for more details on the Step by Step procedure.

Version 2.0 Finished (Corrected some problems in the 1st version)

Sunday, April 28, 2013

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)

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Giant Escape SS Conversion Project v1.0



My first attempt in a Do-It-Yourself Single Speed Conversion Project

FROM Stock Built Giant Escape 2012 (hybrid commuter)
2012 GIANT ESCAPE 1 - Hybrid Commuter on Stock build
TO Customized Single Speed Hybrid Cyclocross Giant Escape
Giant Escape 1 - Customized Single Speed Hybrid CX built

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Giant Escape's Solo Night Ride in Aspire Zone

My Giant Escape's Conversion is not yet complete...
I'm still Halfway to my SS conversion...
But I Still Managed to do a Night Ride with It.

Night Ride @ the Aspire Zone Bikelane w/ my Unfinished SS Bike

Sunday, March 24, 2013

My Next SS Conversion Project: Giant Escape 1


Meet my 6th Bike Project....

A Pre-Loved Giant Escape 1 Hybrid Commuter Bike
courtesy of sir Vince Flores Candaruma of Padyak Qatar / PMTB.ME

Photo
stock built - Giant Escape 1