2016 Giant Escape3 How to upgrade

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The Escape is coming along nicely. Just like all the builds/Mods that I do, I keep a couple things in mind. Starting with a vision of the finished bike. Always keeping in mind no matter the changes I make, they should be equal to or better than original. Balance and symmetry in colors, finishes and components will create the illusion of this is how the bike has always been and should have been fresh out of the bike. It will automatically please the eye. With this bike visioned sleek, from the matte finish with black accents it was easy to keep the flow. All the bike needed was streamlined, hench the cable run change, the derailluer swap, barends, wheel skewers, and ultra smooth bearing alloy platform pedals, which all add to better performance and weight reduction.
Like many of the bicycles I refurb, many are done to be sold. I always do a bicycle with the thought of how it should be done for me as if I am keeping the bike for myself to enjoy for many years.
I want a solid performer, I want a decent price and the best bang for the buck when ever I can, just like anyone else. Did I have to replace some of the things I did? Nope. But My competition Is someone elses stock used bike or a reason to buy mine vs a new version of the same model. Plus I like to sell the best version that a bike can be. So tossing the entry level skewers, resin pedals, bulky derailluers, cable housing, etc.. all to add to the list of New vs used components that help it all come together as a sleeker better version of its self is perfectly fine with me. Resulting in a bicycle that most anyone would love to own, including myself. Now for my pedals and grips to show up and do the finishing touches to this beauty and get her posted.