2021 Canyon Commuter mid-step vs 2021 Giant Escape 2 Disc
The M is the Giant Escape 2 Disc size closest to your M Canyon Commuter mid-step. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Giant Escape 2 Disc
Compared with the Canyon Commuter mid-step in M, the Giant Escape 2 Disc in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +21 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +20 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Commuter mid-step, MGiant Escape 2 Disc, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Commuter mid-step M | Giant Escape 2 Disc M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 | 410 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 556 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 588 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 445 | +20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 | 1075 | +21 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 60 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 620 | 754 | +134 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 485 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 130 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Giant Escape 2 Disc minus the Canyon Commuter mid-step. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Commuter mid-step, 2021 Giant Escape 2 Disc.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Commuter mid-stepGiant Escape 2 Disc
Each bike is ranked against the other commuter bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Commuter mid-step7 mid-step | Giant Escape 2 DiscEscape 2 Disc |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon U023 Commuter | Giant ALUXX-Grade Aluminum |
| Fork | Canyon FK0083 CF Disc | Giant alloy |
| Shifter | Shimano Alfine S700 11s | microSHIFT TS39 |
| Cassette | Gates CDN 24T | microSHIFT CS-H081 |
| Chain | Gates CDN Belt | KMC Z8.3 |
| Crankset | Gates CDN S150 50T | Prowheel forged alloy |
| Bottom bracket | Thun BSA Zumba JIS | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 536 flat pedals | Giant Urban Fitness |
| Front Wheel | Alex Rims GX26P | Shimano DH-3D37 dynamo | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | Alex Rims GX26P | Shimano Alfine S7001 11s | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe G-One Allround Performance Race Guard TLE | Giant S-X2 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200/UR300 front brake, Shimano MT200/UR300 rear brake | Tektro HD-R280 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Giant MPH |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 mini-wing | not listed |
| Seatpost | SP HL C255 400 30 | Giant D-Fuse |
| Saddle | Canyon Sport Saddle EP1249 | Giant Sport |
| Fender | ALUMEE Fender Set | not listed |
| Light | Supernova E3 Pure - front, Supernova E3 Tail Light - rear | not listed |
| Derailleur | not listed | microSHIFT R8, microSHIFT M26L |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant GX |
| Hub | not listed | Giant GX alloy |
| Rim | not listed | Giant Double-wall aluminum |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Sport XC |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Sport |
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