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Avanti Corsa SL 1 2016 Now $999.95 (Was $2,499.95) @ Rays Bikes via Bike Exchange (Preston VIC)

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Avanti Corsa SL 1 2016 Now $999.95 (Was $2,499.95) @ Rays Bikes via Bike Exchange (Preston VIC)
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sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 09:02 bikeexchange.com.au (4860 clicks)
Last edited 04/04/2017 - 09:44 by 1 other user

Just spotted this while browsing bike exchange, seems like a really good deal.

Frame ADT R5 Carbon, Performance Road Geometry, Universal component capability

Fork ADT R5 Monocoque Carbon Integrated with 1.5-1 1/8" Steerer

Front Derailleur Shimano 105 5800

Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 5800

Shifters Shimano 105 5800 22-Speed with Shimano Gear cables

Crankset Shimano 105 5800 53/39T

Brakes Shimano 105 5800 Front, 5810 Chainstay Mount Rear

Brake Levers Shimano 105 5800

Wheelset / Rims Shimano RS010 Wheelset

Hubs Included in wheelset

Spokes Included in wheelset

Cassette Shimano 105 5800 11-28T 11-Speed

Handlebar Zero Attack Pro-S 31.8mm

Handlebar Stem Zero Attack Pro 31.8mm

Headset Tapered Integrated Aheadset 1-1/8"- 1.5"

Grips Zero Suede Micro Wrap

Pedals Nil

Tyres Kenda Kountach 700 x 25c Folding with Superlite Tubes

Saddle Zero Zenith Pro

Seat Post Zero Attack Team Carbon 27.2mm x 350mm

Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB71 Press Fit

Chain Shimano HG600 11S

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  • hollykryten on 04/04/2017 - 09:09
    +2

    I would reckon that it's a one bike only deal. There's not even an add to cart button. In other words one lucky person only gets it.

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 09:10

      Well it says: Availability: In-store, plus Size CM: 52cm, 53cm, 54cm, 55cm, 56cm, so I was hoping there was more than 1.
      It just looks like a discontinued model as it is no longer on the Avanti website.

      • hollykryten on 04/04/2017 - 09:12
        +2

        Yeah you must be right and i stand corrected. Must be 5 sizes available.

        • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 11:49

          Yeah the 53cm version is gone now, so it looks like multiple sizes.

  • stuntman on 04/04/2017 - 09:11
    +3

    Good deal OP! That's a lot of bike for the money. Does anyone know if it's possible to haggle and get free/discounted interstate shipping?

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 10:27
      +4

      At this price I would say there is very little room for haggling!

    • french1e on 04/04/2017 - 11:35
      +4

      I rang the shop, they advised they will not ship this interstate

    • Jase83 on 05/04/2017 - 09:16

      My mate rang them about a different bike last week and they advised they wouldn't ship. He ended up buying another Avanti from a dealer in Brisbane for not quite as good a deal but still a cracker price.

  • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 09:19
    +12

    [INSERT COMMENT FROM JV ABOUT PEDALS]

    • weezlebub on 04/04/2017 - 09:31
      +2

      you don't get pedals on descent bikes, the pedals usually come with the cleats

      • weezlebub on 04/04/2017 - 09:32
        +2

        Lol @ trading hours:

        Trading Hours
        MONDAY-THURSDAY 9 TILL 5.30 ISH
        FRIDAY 9 TILL 6 ISH
        SATURDAY 9 TILL 4 ISH
        SUNDAY 11TILL 4 ISH
        CLOSED XMAS DAY-NEW YEARS DAY-AUSTRALIA DAY-GOOD FRIDAY-EASTER SUNDAY

        • damion on 04/04/2017 - 09:46

          Most good bike stores have 'ish' hours…. they just usually publish normal hours!

        • cycleri3 on 04/04/2017 - 13:05

          I used to live just up the road from the shop. Its owned by an elderly guy, i guess he works when he can?

      • Maverick-au on 04/04/2017 - 10:08
        +24

        you don't get pedals on descent bikes

        Of course not as when you're descending you don't need to pedal.

        I'd be disappointed if this was an ascending bike without pedals.

  • eruption on 04/04/2017 - 09:32
    +4

    Great deal. Great introduction to road biking for anyone wanting to start out.

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 09:37

      Agreed, if only I had money, I could finally stop dreaming!

      • eug on 04/04/2017 - 10:58
        +1

        Won't you just lose all the money when you wake up?

        • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 11:00

          But it would be motivation! If I can do it in dream world, surely I can do it in the real world!

  • weezlebub on 04/04/2017 - 09:34
    +1

    side note, only good if you're between 5'2" & 5'9" with the sizes available … but if you're 5'8"+ you'd be better with a larger size

    • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 10:27
      +1

      not necessarily, I'm 5 ft 10 with short arms and I ride a 52 or a 54. I have friends 6 ft - ish that ride a 56. I would say this size range would fit most people, if you are taller than around 6ft 2 ish you would probably need a bigger frame. A 5 ft 8 person would probably be riding a 50cm frame, maybe a 52.

  • wtfnodeal on 04/04/2017 - 09:36
    +3

    Even better price than some used bikes advertised on Gumtree.

    • anthem29 on 04/04/2017 - 10:36

      I have a Propel running 105, and put out more than enough watts. 105 handles it no worries. Plenty of "serious riders" on Saturday morning running Dura-ace on their coffee ride… pointless.

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 10:40
      +18

      I would hardly call 105 entry level, its mid-range IMHO

      • petec_7 on 04/04/2017 - 11:50
        +2

        Especially the 5800 105. Only really difference between it and the 6800 is weight.

      • Telios on 05/04/2017 - 15:06
        +1

        Isn't that just pure 'weekend warrior' snobbery.

        I've put probably 30-40,000km on my 105 5700, and though its probably due for a new cassette and derailleur it's still churning the KMs.

        105 remains almost perfect for performance vs price for mid-range.

    • norbs on 04/04/2017 - 10:40
      +2

      Whilst I agree it was probably overpriced at the start, I dont think 105 is entry level these days. Sora or Tiagra maybe. I had 105 gruppo on my old Avanti and it did 30,000kms.

      yes, Ultegra is better, but 105 is sufficient for most people I would have thought.

      And those wheels are rubbish if the rider is 75kg plus.

      • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 11:02

        Agree, I would be more worried about the cheap wheels than the groupset. I have an aluminium bike I use for commuting that has a 105 groupset and my main ride for Sunday coffee shop runs has Di2. I also have an Ultegra Groupset in a box stripped off a bike I crashed last year. The groupsets are progressively better as expected and the Di2 is telepathic in how quickly and easily it changes, but it is also much more expensive. The 105 is OK and I reckon better wheels would be a better investment.

        The $2500 RRP looks a little steep for this bike upfront but the sale price looks like a good deal.

      • G Wok on 04/04/2017 - 12:03

        Rubbish in that they will sink? I'm 83kg is that too heavy for it?

        Have been interested in getting a bike for a while

        I know it's not a hybrid, but can this go on gravel cycling tracks?

        • damion on 04/04/2017 - 16:02

          rubbish, as in, you'll break spokes.
          You can take any bikes on gravel tracks, you just need the right skills.

          Road bikes on gravel tracks have a few issues: skinny tyres, uncomfortable geometry and saddle, as well as possible gear-ratio issues, if your gravel tracks are uphill

        • 2ndeffort on 05/04/2017 - 16:52
          +1

          Rubbish as in they are heavy, spokes probably more prone to snapping and the hubs probably wont roll as easy meaning wasted energy. They may also be less stiff meaning they might flex a bit under power also wasting energy. If you want to be rolling around on gravel tracks you also culd do with some slightly wider tyres, these are 23's I think, for regular gravel riding you probably want 28 or 32 wide tyres, 25 at the very least. Not sure what width tyres these wheels will take.

    • eruption on 04/04/2017 - 11:09

      Definetely not entry level.

      Sora and Claris are entry level.

      The order of quality and price is as per this table: http://oi66.tinypic.com/2rgdwxv.jpg

    • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2017 - 11:11
      +1

      105 is not entry level, but even if it was, there is no need to ditch a perfectly fine and new group set on a bike for something more expensive.

    • zeppeybabey on 04/04/2017 - 11:16
      +1

      You're kidding right?

      105 group set is more than sufficient for this type of bike.

      • bargaino on 04/04/2017 - 11:26

        105 group set is more than sufficient for this type of bike.

        Lets not start a religious argument. Might as well go to a "gamer" thread and tell them a Celeron is more than sufficient since they are "just playing games", nothing professional :)

        I try to tell people that a 10-speed steel frame was good enough for Eddy Merckx. I wonder how that bike would go in a time-trial now?

    • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 11:40
      -1

      105 is entry level for people that take their cycling seriously. Probably overkill for commuters and the like, probably good for those on a budget but probably bottom of the heap for the Sunday morning shop ride set or the local club racers. Practically it is probably sufficient for 99% of us for 99% of the riding we do but personally I love my Di2. I used to have a Cervelo S3 with Rotor Cranks and I loved those cranks as well! The 105 on my 2nd bike is good enough for the level of cyclist I am but the Di2 on my main bike is awesome!

  • keepa on 04/04/2017 - 10:30

    Decent amount of bike for a good price.

    For reference, I'm 6 ft 2 and ride a 57cm. Have ridden a 56cm and found it quite comfortable and manageable when set up correctly.

  • bargaino on 04/04/2017 - 10:34

    The 105 groupset is $500.

    How many for sale? Anyone tried phoning the seller? I'm a bit sceptical. Normally 10 is minimum quantity to list on Ozb.
    Good luck.

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 10:39

      Didn't know there was a minimum! Whoops! Just posted as too good not to!

      • bargaino on 04/04/2017 - 10:40

        Its a guideline rather than a rule.
        For a really good price on a big-ticket item, it is flexible.

        This would be great price until you have a minor crash, then you'll be wishing you'd bought an alloy frame instead of carbon-reinforced plastic :-)

        • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 10:42

          Ahh, I see. Thanks for the tip!

  • chillipaste on 04/04/2017 - 10:36
    +2

    damn this is a good deal

  • Jeffreylin on 04/04/2017 - 10:55

    Great deal, was shopping for a bike for my son who is now 183cm and still growing. I bought a 58cm CAAD8 $999 - http://lawrenciacycles.com.au/product-detail/2016-cannondale… thought was a good price
    Well done OP for finding the deal!

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 10:57

      That's a great deal too! The only major difference is the frame material. Still a good buy! It comes with pedals too!

      • Shuey on 04/04/2017 - 13:27
        +1

        That's a great deal. I bought that exact CAAD8 105 5 at Bike Force Docklands for $1,249 in Dec 16. The Wellgo pedals that comes with the bike is rubbish. But if you are new to road bikes, it's adequate until you go clip-less.

  • pringleskid on 04/04/2017 - 11:01

    Why there such huge gap price?

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 11:02
      +1

      You mean discount? No idea, as mentioned it seems to be discontinued, so likely just trying to clear out old models.

    • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 11:04
      +1

      Probably an old model. The classics have started in Europe (racing season) so most of the bike manufacturers will be bringing out their new models. Old stock from old models will probably be on run-out if not already then very soon to make way for the shiny new models fresh from victory in Europe.

  • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 11:09
    +3

    Tempted to buy one, strip off the 105 groupset, replace it with an Ultegra groupset I took off a bike I crashed. Sell the brand new 105 groupset and cheap wheels on Facebook and use the proceeds to buy a better set of wheels and a better saddle.

    • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 11:10

      Sounds like a pretty good plan tbh!

    • pitiek on 04/04/2017 - 12:03

      Are you on Bicycle Market?

      • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 16:08

        Yep! Along with 'Buy Swap Sell Road Bikes Melbourne' and 2 or 3 others

  • Sydster on 04/04/2017 - 11:39

    Good bike with good group-set at good price…

  • Nesuno on 04/04/2017 - 11:39
    +2

    105
    full carbon
    heaps of sizes
    sub $1000

    BARGAIN!

  • Nesuno on 04/04/2017 - 11:40

    Where does Avanti rank against other brands like Merida, Giant, etc?

    • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 11:41
      +10

      Right along side all of them on the loading dock at the Taiwanese factory they are all made in.

      • bargaino on 04/04/2017 - 12:08
        +1

        But Giant bicycles are made in their own factories, while Avanti … may well be made in the Giant factory?
        Or maybe the Merida factory.

        • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 16:10

          My Trek Madone 9 has a 'Made in Taiwan' sticker on the bottom, pretty sure my friend's Colnago C60 does too. This bike is maybe not made in the Giant factory but its made in one of the 2 or 3 massive carbon factories in Taiwan

    • cycleri3 on 04/04/2017 - 13:07

      I think they are a Kiwi company that made their way over to Aussie. They are pretty good.

  • Your Friend on 04/04/2017 - 11:48

    I wish I lived in Melbourne, I'm in the market for a road bike!

    • hollykryten on 04/04/2017 - 11:54

      You can arrange for a delivery according to the BikeExchange T&C.

      "Shipping and Delivery Policy

      Standard delivery time frames are between 3-10 business days; in the event that an ordered item is not available or we are unable to fulfil your order we will notify you within 2 business days to arrange an agreeable alternative item, a backorder or a full refund."

      https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/article/terms-conditions

      • sykeau on 04/04/2017 - 11:57

        Comment from @french1e:

        I rang the shop, they advised they will not ship this interstate

        • hollykryten on 04/04/2017 - 11:59

          Oh well. Never mind.

        • FlatulentFrank on 04/04/2017 - 12:21
          +1

          @hollykryten:

          just get someone like me that will happily ship it to you for a small fee LOL

  • cryptos on 04/04/2017 - 12:45

    Looks like a great deal, all those people that post on here for bicycle recommendations and you budget is around $700-800, spend a little extra and buy this ^

  • cryptos on 04/04/2017 - 12:51

    Frameset alone is on sale for $1799 on Bikeexchange, I'm trying to find the weight, the "SL" I thought normally stood for superlight, but that's a vague term for some manufactures…

    Rear brake mounted near bottom bracket, I'd buy just for that :)

    • Jase83 on 05/04/2017 - 09:11

      In the Avanti Cosa range SL is the regular road and DR is the aero road.

  • Shuey on 04/04/2017 - 13:46

    .. full 105 group set, carbon frame for $1k.. it's a good deal. Now all it needs is some 105 pedals :)
    (comparing the Cannondale CAAD8 105 5 (2016) at $1k - $1.25K and Trek 1.2 C H2 (2017) Sora gruppo at $1.1k+)

  • SnakeDoctor on 04/04/2017 - 14:11

    non-serious comment:
    this thing rides itself right - because there are no pedals ?

  • eneloop on 04/04/2017 - 14:40
    -1

    Guys I need your advice. I'm 190KGs 4' is this bike good for me

    • Jase2801 on 04/04/2017 - 14:42
      +3

      No you need a bus..

    • 2ndeffort on 04/04/2017 - 16:14

      You would probably need some stronger wheels. I would check with the shop if the frame has a weight rating. There are plemnty of good wheels around that have no weight rating or are made for heavier riders but the wheels on the bike in the picture are very entry level and might not be strong enough.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/04/2017 - 15:51

    none left as of 3.50 pn AEST?

  • fruit on 04/04/2017 - 18:08

    How come jv has not commented on this deal?

  • ifonlyiwasyounger on 04/04/2017 - 21:44
    -1

    Two and a half grand RRP for a bike that doesn't have disc brakes! What am I missing?

    • Jase83 on 05/04/2017 - 09:09
      +2

      How about this one then, $18,599 and still no disc brakes… https://www.canyon.com/en-au/road/ultimate/ultimate-cf-evo-1…

      Disc brakes on quality road bikes are only very very new. You are not allowed to enter Cycling Australia sanctioned races yet with disc brakes as they are not approved by the world governing body.

      • 2ndeffort on 05/04/2017 - 13:29

        That Canyon is a nice piece of kit. Those Meilenstein wheels would be half the cost!

  • Jase83 on 05/04/2017 - 09:05

    There are run out deals on all older model Avanti's at the moment. My mate just picked up a 2015 model full carbon, 11s mech ultegra, from the Avanti shop in the valley here in Brisbane, got about 45% off the original list price.

    Personally i would love something like this as an upgrade from my ultegra di2 giant propel - https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/road-bikes/avanti/vic/pres…

  • Jase83 on 05/04/2017 - 09:55

    Another good deal from the same shop here, $3800 down to $1800 - https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/road-bikes/avanti/vic/pres…

    Avanti Corsa DR 2 2015

    Frame New ADT CR5 Carbon, Performance Road Geometry, Universal component capability
    Fork ADT R5 Monocoque Carbon Integrated with 1 1/4""-1 1/8"" Steerer
    Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra 6800
    Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra 6800
    Shifters Shimano Ultegra 6800 22-Speed with Shimano Gear cables
    Crankset Shimano Ultegra 6800 53/39T
    Brakes Shimano Ultegra 6800, 6810 Chainstay Mount Rear
    Brake Levers Shimano Ultegra 6800, with Shimano Brake cables
    Wheelset / Rims Shimano RS31 Aero Wheelset
    Cassette Shimano Ultegra 11-25T 11-Speed
    Handlebar 3T Ergonova 31.8mm
    Handlebar Stem 3T ARX II Team 31.8mm
    Headset Tapered Integrated Aheadset 1-1/8"" - 1-1/4""
    Grips Zero Suede Micro Wrap
    Pedals Nil
    Tyres Kenda Kountach 700 x 23c Folding with Superlite Tubes
    Saddle Zero Zenith Pro
    Seat Post Aero Carbon 350mm
    Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB71 Press Fit
    Chain Shimano HG600 11S"

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