GrumpyGrumps
New Member
Complete novice at this so any help appreciated.
I am looking for a hybrid bike for my 14 year old daughter. It will mainly be used on the road and cycle paths.
I am considering a Dawes Discovery 201 and a Giant Escape 4 as they both fall into my price point. I was also looking at a Carerra Crossfire 1 but have been advised against it by a friend.
With my daughter we have tried a Dawes 101 (and the Giant Escape 4) for size but noticed we can get a 201 actually cheaper on line than the 101 on the local bike shop. There are no stock of the 201 locally to view, but she prefers the Giant's look and finish over the Dawes 101 though the Giant is a little more expensive.
As I have said I am no expert at all but I did notice the Giant does not have reinforced rims unlike the 201. Which is the superior machine ?
Specs below.
Giant
Escape 4
Dawes
Discovery 201
Frame
AluxX aluminium
Frame
hybrid Dynamism alloy tubeset
Fork
HiTensile steel
Fork
Hi-tensile steel
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX51
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX51
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-TX51
Shifters
Shimano EZ Fire 50 21 speed
Shifters
Shimano EF-50 21 speed
Stem
Giant aluminium ahead
Stem
Alloy quill
Seat Post
Aluminium
Seat Post
Alloy suspension 27.2mmx350mm
Saddle
Giant for Women Pure Sport
Saddle
Dawes sports
Pedals
Resin anti slip
Pedals
Black resin with grey grip
Brakes
Tektro linear pull
Brakes
Alloy V-brake
Brake Levers
Shimano EF50
Brake Levers
Shimano
Cassette
Shimano TZ31 Mega range 14-34
Freewheel
Shimano MZ-TZ37 14-34T
Chain
KMC Z51
Chain
KMC Z51
Crank/chainset
SR Suntour 28/38/48
Crank/Chainset
48/38/28T with 170mm alloy crank
Bottom Bracket
FSA RPM cartridge
Bottom Bracket
Semi cartridge
Rims
Giant CH18 SW aluminium
Rims
Alex ZC1000 alloy with CNC sidewall
Hubs
Joy Tech
Hubs
Alloy 36H
Spokes
Steel
Spokes
14G steel
Tyres
Kenda Kwest 700x35mm
Tyres
Kenda K-948 700 x 35c
Headset
Headset
Threaded 1 1/8”
Weight
Weight
I am looking for a hybrid bike for my 14 year old daughter. It will mainly be used on the road and cycle paths.
I am considering a Dawes Discovery 201 and a Giant Escape 4 as they both fall into my price point. I was also looking at a Carerra Crossfire 1 but have been advised against it by a friend.
With my daughter we have tried a Dawes 101 (and the Giant Escape 4) for size but noticed we can get a 201 actually cheaper on line than the 101 on the local bike shop. There are no stock of the 201 locally to view, but she prefers the Giant's look and finish over the Dawes 101 though the Giant is a little more expensive.
As I have said I am no expert at all but I did notice the Giant does not have reinforced rims unlike the 201. Which is the superior machine ?
Specs below.
Giant
Escape 4
Dawes
Discovery 201
Frame
AluxX aluminium
Frame
hybrid Dynamism alloy tubeset
Fork
HiTensile steel
Fork
Hi-tensile steel
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX51
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX51
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-TX51
Shifters
Shimano EZ Fire 50 21 speed
Shifters
Shimano EF-50 21 speed
Stem
Giant aluminium ahead
Stem
Alloy quill
Seat Post
Aluminium
Seat Post
Alloy suspension 27.2mmx350mm
Saddle
Giant for Women Pure Sport
Saddle
Dawes sports
Pedals
Resin anti slip
Pedals
Black resin with grey grip
Brakes
Tektro linear pull
Brakes
Alloy V-brake
Brake Levers
Shimano EF50
Brake Levers
Shimano
Cassette
Shimano TZ31 Mega range 14-34
Freewheel
Shimano MZ-TZ37 14-34T
Chain
KMC Z51
Chain
KMC Z51
Crank/chainset
SR Suntour 28/38/48
Crank/Chainset
48/38/28T with 170mm alloy crank
Bottom Bracket
FSA RPM cartridge
Bottom Bracket
Semi cartridge
Rims
Giant CH18 SW aluminium
Rims
Alex ZC1000 alloy with CNC sidewall
Hubs
Joy Tech
Hubs
Alloy 36H
Spokes
Steel
Spokes
14G steel
Tyres
Kenda Kwest 700x35mm
Tyres
Kenda K-948 700 x 35c
Headset
Headset
Threaded 1 1/8”
Weight
Weight
