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Avanti K.I.S.S. 29er - I like this!

MMcG

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
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Burlington, Connecticut
Saw this 29er from Avanti Bikes (Aussie/NZ brand) and I really dig it.

I like the looks and the simple panels they used for it. Question, is this the same frame and fork as the Raleigh XXIX?

 
MMcG

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
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Burlington, Connecticut
Here's the Raleigh for comparison - they sure look similar, but there is something about the paint/panel scheme on that Avanti that really works for it.
 
MMcG

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
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Burlington, Connecticut
Upon closer inspection I see a couple of differences. The avanti looks to have straight seat stays whereas the Raleigh's look to have a bit of a bend to em?

Whattya think folks?
 
martini

martini

Chimp
Nov 30, 2004
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'Sconni
Sure does look like they're from the same plant line! Not that thats a bad thing....I like them both. The Raleigh is understated, and the Avanti is classic.

And if you like, I have contacts in Aussiland that could get one of them and ship it up here....
 
MMcG

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
15,457
12
Burlington, Connecticut
martini said:
Sure does look like they're from the same plant line! Not that thats a bad thing....I like them both. The Raleigh is understated, and the Avanti is classic.

And if you like, I have contacts in Aussiland that could get one of them and ship it up here....
Click to expand...

Ridemonkey test crew would be ready! :clapping:

Edit: I also noticed they have a geared 29er with a cheap suspension fork as well - but it isn't nearly as classic looking as this KISS.
 
Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted

Monkey
Aug 21, 2006
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Waterloo, IA
I'll agree with martini. I think it's definitely from the same factory. You can specify tubing differences, so the seat stays are probably cheaper on the Avanti then they are on the Raleigh, but the drop outs and the fork are dead on for an XXIX.

Amazing what a paint job will do for a bike, huh? :cool:

Of course, show me a bike with panels and I'll show you a bike I like!
 
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alixta

Chimp
Mar 25, 2008
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Brisvegas
Take a look at this pic of my new KISS, it shows the stays at a different angle. Much more like the XXIX jobbies.



http://picasaweb.google.com/alixta/Mtb/photo#5180833237335218898

The friendly chap at the LBS used to work in New Zealand and he had a XXIX over there, he seemed to think they were pretty much the same frameset.

Either way I did over 100km on it over easter all through daisy hill & gap creek .. what a bunch of fun it is!!
 
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