2021 Canyon Commuter mid-step vs 2021 Giant Escape 3
The S is the Giant Escape 3 size closest to your XS 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 3
Compared with the Canyon Commuter mid-step in XS, the Giant Escape 3 in S places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 65 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +19 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +65 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +20 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Commuter mid-step, XSGiant Escape 3, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Commuter mid-step XS | Giant Escape 3 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 391 | 406 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 538 | +19 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 70.0° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.5° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 545 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 445 | +20 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 | 1074 | +65 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 60 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 640 | 714 | +74 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 430 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Giant Escape 3 minus the Canyon Commuter mid-step. Full charts: 2021 Canyon Commuter mid-step, 2021 Giant Escape 3.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Commuter mid-stepGiant Escape 3
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 3Escape 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon U023 Commuter | Giant Escape 3 |
| Fork | Canyon FK0083 CF Disc | Giant Steel |
| Shifter | Shimano Alfine S700 11s | Shimano EF41 |
| Cassette | Gates CDN 24T | Shimano TZ50 |
| Chain | Gates CDN Belt | KMC Z7 |
| Crankset | Gates CDN S150 50T | Giant Forged Alloy |
| Bottom bracket | Thun BSA Zumba JIS | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 536 flat pedals | not listed |
| 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-X3 |
| Brake | Shimano MT200/UR300 front brake, Shimano MT200/UR300 rear brake | Tektro linear pull |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Grips | Ergon GA3 mini-wing | Giant Sole-O |
| Seatpost | SP HL C255 400 30 | Giant Sport |
| Saddle | Canyon Sport Saddle EP1249 | Giant Sport Comfort |
| Fender | ALUMEE Fender Set | not listed |
| Light | Supernova E3 Pure - front, Supernova E3 Tail Light - rear | not listed |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano Tourney |
| Chainring | not listed | Giant Forged alloy |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant aluminum |
| Hub | not listed | QR |
| Rim | not listed | Giant Double-wall aluminum |
| Handlebar | not listed | Giant Sport XC |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Sport |
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