Avanti Cadent C1 Carbon Frame Bike / Shimano Sora Groupset - Womens Geometry AU $799 @ Avanti Plus

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cycleri3 on 10/04/2017 - 14:47 avantiplus.com.au (828 clicks)
Last edited 10/04/2017 - 15:05 by 1 other user

This looks like a good deal for a carbon road bike, fairly entry level but still a pretty good groupset.

Original price shown as 1,599.95.

Specifications:

Frame ADT R3 Carbon, Endurance Road Geometry, Universal component capability

Fork ADT E3 Monocoque Carbon Integrated with 1.5-1 1/8" Steerer

Front Derailleur Shimano Sora

Rear Derailleur Shimano Sora

Shifters Shimano Sora 18-Speed with Shimano Gear cables

Crankset Shimano Sora Compact 50/34T

Brakes Alloy Dual Pivot R312

Brake Levers Shimano Sora

Wheelset / Rims Alex AT470 Aero 32H

Hubs Shimano Claris

Spokes Stainless Steel

Cassette Shimano HG50 11-30T 9-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 Zelix Sport

Seat Post Zero Attack 27.2mm x 350mm

Bottom Bracket Shimano SM-BB71 Press Fit

Chain HG53

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  RubenM on 10/04/2017 - 15:02

  +1

  Interesting mix, to have a carbon frame and then an entry level Sora groupset…

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    goingDHfast on 10/04/2017 - 15:03

    +1

    Shows how cheap carbon framesets have become IMO. Nothing wrong with Sora either I reckon for weekend warriors or commuters.

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      RubenM on 10/04/2017 - 15:05

      Didn't say there was anything wrong with Sora.
      There is a problem with it though: Now I want a carbon frame!

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        jaybo on 10/04/2017 - 16:08

        as someone who has a few bikes… stiffness is not always your friend :D
        it's excellent for racing, but for nice cruisy long rides, a frame with a little bit of flex in it can be lovely :)

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        bargaino on 10/04/2017 - 16:24

        @jaybo:

        but for nice cruisy long rides, a frame with a little bit of flex in it can be lovely :)

        Thats a myth. On a "cruisy ride" your frame flex will be imperceptible. Its really only noticeable if you stand on the pedals, and pay careful attention. Ride comfort is about frame geometry, not materials. And tyre pressure.

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        jaybo on 10/04/2017 - 16:34

        @manic: i've got 2 bikes with basically the same geometry once i'm seated on them, the full carbon race-spec aero bike is exceptionally uncomfortable compared to the older aluminium one, and it's mostly due to the sheer stiffness of the bike - i can feel every bump on the race bike….. don't get me wrong, it's incredibly efficient due to it's stiffness, i get a lot more from the pedal strokes and it goes a lot faster for the same effort, but any ride over ~90mins is borderline agonizing :)

        both bikes run the same tyres & pressures too.

        i get what you mean that carbon vs. metal isn't the issue, it's the geometry, or more the design of the frame - most people when you say 'carbon' they buy it because it's 'super stiff' and i was just saying that stiffness may not actually be what they're after, get a frame that is designed for a bit of comfort/flex rather than something that is designed to be super stiff.

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        bargaino on 10/04/2017 - 18:07

        I'll just refer to the late great Sheldon Brown, master off all matters technical in cycling:

        http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-comfort.html
        http://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-materials.html

        A bicycle frame is made up of triangles, and there is no compressibility in the frame members whatever they're made of. You've fallen for folklore.

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        RubenM on 10/04/2017 - 18:28

        @manic:
        It's not about comprehensibility, it's about frame members bending and flexing.

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        bargaino on 10/04/2017 - 18:56

        It's not about comprehensibility

        Sorry, I was trying to provide a link with no maths skill needed.

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        bargaino on 10/04/2017 - 20:40

        @manic:
        err .. that didn't come out right.
        Its a complex and controversial topic, so I guess here is not the place.

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    tron07 on 10/04/2017 - 16:22

    And claris hubs to keep the cost down.

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  Sonnshine on 10/04/2017 - 15:24

  Is Avanti a good brand? Any sort of warranty on the frame?

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    fertiliser on 10/04/2017 - 15:31

    +1

    yes and yes

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

    +1

    Kiwi Brand. Frames are made in the same Taiwanese factories as almost all of the other brands.

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  TheBean on 10/04/2017 - 19:28

  It's for women?