Avanti
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- New Zealand
- Australia
- India
- United States
Apr 2023
For the money, there aren't many other bikes that can match the comfort and ride quality of the Avanti Gran Durance 3
Money saved on spec in the right places
Surprisingly solid geometry
Well mannered handling
Room for big tyres
Balanced ride feel
Headset cable routing
Saddle is a medieval torture device
Aug 2022
Featuring a powerful motor, plenty of travel and burly parts, the Avanti Hammer-E LT is aiming to be a capable e-MTB at an impressive price.
Great overall package for the money
Smooth suspension that's easy to set up
The powerful & intuitive Bosch motor
625Wh battery delivers masses of range
Excellent brakes with proper 203mm rotors
Dropper post lever is awkward to use
Would prefer a longer dropper post
Tyres struggle to bite in loose conditions
Long chainstays reduce overall agility
May 2019
The perfect style of bike for Australian conditions. If you’re looking for one bike that’ll happily tackle the vast majority of Australian riding, then you’d be foolish to go past a mid-travel 29er. Big hoops, with suspension in the 130-150mm range, will see you through just about any trail around. And on paper, the Avanti …
Aug 2017 · Colin Levitch
With fat tires, loads of grip, a proven geometry and smart spec the Competitor 2 Plus is an entertaing ride. Buy if you’re on a budget and looking for a fat tired 27.5 that performs well above its price tag
Ride quality, suspension, threaded bottom bracket
Weight, play in dropper
Jul 2017
A dependable option that gives you what you expect most the time, the Avanti Competitor S Plus 2 is a trail bike that does the job but doesn’t set the world alight doing it. Is that a bad thing? Let’s discuss how the bike performed in the sort of situations you’ll come across on a …
Consistent performance across a variety of terrain.
High spec for this price point.
Exploits the benefits of plus size wheels.
Heavier than Grandma’s Christmas pudding.
Non-lock on grips.
Brakes are on the weak side.
Rims quiver at the mere mention of rocks.
Apr 2017
To this day I vividly remember the first time I ever saw an Avanti and I thought it was the most badass looking bike on planet earth! The year was 1998 and this particular bike was being ridden by a very young, yet very large, Nathan Rennie, whom most of you will recognize as the lad that went on to become one of the most iconic mountain bikers to ever point a bike down a hill. Avanti was one of […]
Q: Which Avanti bikes are most popular?
The most popular Avanti model families are the Hammer, Giro, and Gran Durance.
Q: Does Avanti make eBikes?
Yes, Avanti manufactures both conventional bikes and e-bikes.