Think I might have found my next bike.
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I've been looking at a replacement CX/Gravel Grinder to replace the Ridley X-Bow.
Previous contenders have been Norco Threshold A1 (CX geared ), Trek Crossrip LTD ( don't like the burnished aluminium) and the Specialized Diverge.
Came across this today in the local Avanti-plus shop:
Price is right at $1400 ( sorry we can't all afford the high tech carbon/electronic shift super dooper bike)
It's a cyclocross style frame with road gearing ( 50/34 11/30 )
It seems to have a good mix of gear for the $$ ( Tiagra/105).
Any comments/thoughts anyone.
Anyone out there got a 2015 Avanti Giro AR1?
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Re: Anyone out there got a 2015 Avanti Giro AR1?
Postby 2wheels_mond » Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:12 am
Pretty good deal for the dough, obviously wheels are a bit on the heavy side but it would be the same with any bike of the price range. Seems to have more of a relaxed road geometry than a racing cyclocross geometry if it's to be used for commuting. Only downside of course is that upgrading to 11 speed in the future could be a bit of a pain if you're looking to do so (will need basically whole groupset minus crank + maybe wheels too) but there'll still be high end ten speed gear for years to come (and it'll only get cheaper with time). The Promax discs have been used on a few other brands as OEM equipment, so odds are they aren't too bad.
For commuting, it's hard to beat a compact crank and the Tiagra 12-30 cassette. Sadly 11 speed doesn't offer such nice ratios, you're stuck with either 11-28 or 11-32.
For commuting, it's hard to beat a compact crank and the Tiagra 12-30 cassette. Sadly 11 speed doesn't offer such nice ratios, you're stuck with either 11-28 or 11-32.
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Re: Anyone out there got a 2015 Avanti Giro AR1?
Postby bmk1068 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:50 am
Recently bought a Giant TCX SLR 2 for my commuter, it is about $400 more expensive, however I am very happy with it. It has the more conventional CX gearing of 36/46 with 11-28. It does come with the new 11 speed cassette.
Not as light, but far more sturdy considering that it is meant for racing. I changed out the stock tyres to 28's which as expected roll a little more efficiently.
I have found the ride to be more enjoyable and comfortable with the more upright postition albeit slightly slower, however that could just be me. To date I haven't found that I have run out of gears but living in Melbourne the climbs are short and sweet specially when going or coming into the city.
Not as light, but far more sturdy considering that it is meant for racing. I changed out the stock tyres to 28's which as expected roll a little more efficiently.
I have found the ride to be more enjoyable and comfortable with the more upright postition albeit slightly slower, however that could just be me. To date I haven't found that I have run out of gears but living in Melbourne the climbs are short and sweet specially when going or coming into the city.
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