Avanti Blade 2.0 or 3.0
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:51 pm
Hello All,
I am very new and fresh to cycling, I want to start cycling to improve my fitness level and get back into shape.
I will be commuting to an from work around 35k and the occasional bike track.
I have been to a few bike shops and read loads of forums. I have decided on a flat bar road bike.
I like Avanti Blade range but not sure of which model to get as I don’t know much about the running gear and stuff.
I cant find reviews on the 2 models any where on the net
The Blade 2.0 or Blade 3.0
Blade 2.0 specs
• Frame: All New ADT 7005 Series Alloy
• Fork: Cro-mo A-head with 1-1/8" Steerer
• Front Derailleur: Shimano C051
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
• Brake Levers: Shimano EF50
• Shifters: Shimano EF50 24-Speed
• Crankset: Shimano M-191 48/38/28
• Brakes: Tektro RX1 Mini V-Brake
• Hubs: Alloy QR Front, Shimano RM30 Rear
• Cassette: Shimano HG30 11-30T 8-Speed
• Handlebar: Alloy Flat, W/Alloy Bar Ends
• Grips: Avanti Comfort Grip
• Handlebar Stem: Alloy A-head
• Pedals: Nylon
• Rims/Wheel Set: Weinmann SEC-16 Double Wall
• Spokes: Stainless Steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kwest 700 x 32
• Saddle: Zero Tempo S1
• Seat Post: Alloy 27.2mm Micro Adjust w/ Suspension
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN26
• Headset: Alloy 1-1/8" - Semi Intergrated w/ Avanti Top Cap
• Chain: KMC HG50
• Sizes: S
• Cost $650.00 au
Blade 3.0
• Frame: All New ADT 7005 UL1 Alloy
• Fork: Cro-mo A-head with 1-1/8" Steerer
• Front Derailleur: Shimano R443
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora
• Brake Levers: Shimano R225
• Shifters: Shimano R225 24-Speed
• Crankset: Shimano Sora Triple Octalink 52/42/30
• Brakes: Tektro RX3 Mini V-Brake
• Hubs: Shimano 2200
• Cassette: Shimano HG50 13-26T 8-Speed
• Handlebar: Alloy Flat, W/Alloy Bar Ends
• Grips: Avanti Comfort Grip
• Handlebar Stem: Alloy A-head
• Pedals: Alloy Comfort
• Rims/Wheel Set: Alex DA16 Double Wall
• Spokes: Stainless Steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kwest 700 x 28
• Saddle: Zero Tempo S1
• Seat Post: Alloy Micro Adjust
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES25 Octalink
• Headset: FSA Intellaset 1-1/8" - Semi Intergrated w/ Avanti Top Cap
• Chain: KMC HG50
• Sizes: S
• Cost $1000.00 au
Due to not earning a lot of cash I would like the blade 2.0 as its $400.00 cheaper
But will it last me and for the future when I get into it more and more ????
Any advice would be greatly appreciated on which model would be best. D
I am very new and fresh to cycling, I want to start cycling to improve my fitness level and get back into shape.
I will be commuting to an from work around 35k and the occasional bike track.
I have been to a few bike shops and read loads of forums. I have decided on a flat bar road bike.
I like Avanti Blade range but not sure of which model to get as I don’t know much about the running gear and stuff.
I cant find reviews on the 2 models any where on the net
The Blade 2.0 or Blade 3.0
Blade 2.0 specs
• Frame: All New ADT 7005 Series Alloy
• Fork: Cro-mo A-head with 1-1/8" Steerer
• Front Derailleur: Shimano C051
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
• Brake Levers: Shimano EF50
• Shifters: Shimano EF50 24-Speed
• Crankset: Shimano M-191 48/38/28
• Brakes: Tektro RX1 Mini V-Brake
• Hubs: Alloy QR Front, Shimano RM30 Rear
• Cassette: Shimano HG30 11-30T 8-Speed
• Handlebar: Alloy Flat, W/Alloy Bar Ends
• Grips: Avanti Comfort Grip
• Handlebar Stem: Alloy A-head
• Pedals: Nylon
• Rims/Wheel Set: Weinmann SEC-16 Double Wall
• Spokes: Stainless Steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kwest 700 x 32
• Saddle: Zero Tempo S1
• Seat Post: Alloy 27.2mm Micro Adjust w/ Suspension
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN26
• Headset: Alloy 1-1/8" - Semi Intergrated w/ Avanti Top Cap
• Chain: KMC HG50
• Sizes: S
• Cost $650.00 au
Blade 3.0
• Frame: All New ADT 7005 UL1 Alloy
• Fork: Cro-mo A-head with 1-1/8" Steerer
• Front Derailleur: Shimano R443
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora
• Brake Levers: Shimano R225
• Shifters: Shimano R225 24-Speed
• Crankset: Shimano Sora Triple Octalink 52/42/30
• Brakes: Tektro RX3 Mini V-Brake
• Hubs: Shimano 2200
• Cassette: Shimano HG50 13-26T 8-Speed
• Handlebar: Alloy Flat, W/Alloy Bar Ends
• Grips: Avanti Comfort Grip
• Handlebar Stem: Alloy A-head
• Pedals: Alloy Comfort
• Rims/Wheel Set: Alex DA16 Double Wall
• Spokes: Stainless Steel
• Tyres: Kenda Kwest 700 x 28
• Saddle: Zero Tempo S1
• Seat Post: Alloy Micro Adjust
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES25 Octalink
• Headset: FSA Intellaset 1-1/8" - Semi Intergrated w/ Avanti Top Cap
• Chain: KMC HG50
• Sizes: S
• Cost $1000.00 au
Due to not earning a lot of cash I would like the blade 2.0 as its $400.00 cheaper
But will it last me and for the future when I get into it more and more ????
Any advice would be greatly appreciated on which model would be best. D