Hi again folks,
Yesterday I stumbled upon an early GIANT ESCAPER
It seems it has some high end parts on it and is very light too.
No rust on it whatsoever and apparently is very early 90's, possibly late 80's.
Some of the spec on it includes 26" quick release Araya CV-7 rims, tioga surefoot V1 pedals/straps, shimano deore LX chainset/derailleurs 21 speed, shimano rapid thumbshifters, madison aztec formula brake pads ( not sure where to get these from now or what to swap them for??? )
There is no rust on this bike either, the frame is in VGC for its age with hardly any marks or scratches on it all.
It has a Selle Italia Turbo Matic 2 leather seat on it too which one of the steel seat supports underneath has snapped so need to get a new support to sort that out.
It seems to need a new spoke on the rear araya rim as that has snapped although I cant see any further damage to the rim except its slightly buckled where the spoke broke.
Although the cables are all intact and move freely I might just replace them all.
I think once Ive stripped and deep cleaned this bike then done the necessary lubrication/greasing then tuned it up a little it will be a brilliant bike to ride!
I bought this in birmingham yesterday, the guy who has owned it since new has moved to singapore and didnt want it anymore.
Says he paid approx £500 when new???
Pics to follow
Yesterday I stumbled upon an early GIANT ESCAPER
It seems it has some high end parts on it and is very light too.
No rust on it whatsoever and apparently is very early 90's, possibly late 80's.
Some of the spec on it includes 26" quick release Araya CV-7 rims, tioga surefoot V1 pedals/straps, shimano deore LX chainset/derailleurs 21 speed, shimano rapid thumbshifters, madison aztec formula brake pads ( not sure where to get these from now or what to swap them for??? )
There is no rust on this bike either, the frame is in VGC for its age with hardly any marks or scratches on it all.
It has a Selle Italia Turbo Matic 2 leather seat on it too which one of the steel seat supports underneath has snapped so need to get a new support to sort that out.
It seems to need a new spoke on the rear araya rim as that has snapped although I cant see any further damage to the rim except its slightly buckled where the spoke broke.
Although the cables are all intact and move freely I might just replace them all.
I think once Ive stripped and deep cleaned this bike then done the necessary lubrication/greasing then tuned it up a little it will be a brilliant bike to ride!
I bought this in birmingham yesterday, the guy who has owned it since new has moved to singapore and didnt want it anymore.
Says he paid approx £500 when new???
Pics to follow
