2021 Giant Escape 3 vs 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through
The M is the Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through size closest to your XL Giant Escape 3. 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 Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through
Compared with the Giant Escape 3 in XL, the Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through in M places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 30 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −30 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Giant Escape 3, XLSpecialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Giant Escape 3 XL | Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 423 | 408mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 613 | 593mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 71° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.0° | 73.5° | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 440mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1107 | 1077mm | −30 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | not listed | |
| Standover | 842 | 641mm | −201 mm |
| Seat tube length | 585 | 500mm | −85 mm |
| Head tube length | 190 | 175mm | −15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 395mm |
Differences are the Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through minus the Giant Escape 3. Full charts: 2021 Giant Escape 3, 2021 Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through.
Where each sits in its class
Giant Escape 3Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through
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 | Giant Escape 3Escape 3 | Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 Step Through |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Giant Escape 3 | not listed |
| Fork | Giant Steel | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano EF41 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano TZ50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z7 | not listed |
| Crankset | Giant Forged Alloy | not listed |
| Chainring | Giant Forged alloy | not listed |
| Wheelset | Giant aluminum | not listed |
| Tire | Giant S-X3 | not listed |
| Hub | QR | not listed |
| Rim | Giant Double-wall aluminum | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro linear pull | not listed |
| Handlebar | Giant Sport XC | not listed |
| Stem | Giant Sport | not listed |
| Grips | Giant Sole-O | not listed |
| Seatpost | Giant Sport | not listed |
| Saddle | Giant Sport Comfort | not listed |
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