Raleigh Avanti Race upgrades.

josehernandez
josehernandez Posts: 243
edited August 2012 in Your road bikes
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Made a few changes to my Avanti.
Added new -

Saddle: Ritchey Contrail.
Stem: FSA OS-150 90mm White.
Wheels: American Classic 420 Aero 3.
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX HD Tyres.
Elite Bottle cages.

Comments

  • PimpMyBike
    PimpMyBike Posts: 50
    Nice ! The rims go well with the Frame colour :)
  • Cheshire Celt
    Cheshire Celt Posts: 137
    Very nice
  • fludey
    fludey Posts: 384
    I must say I quite like that, all works well together 8)
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  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    For some reason it confuses me, I don't know if it's the spacers, or the bars, or the saddle, or just the colours.
  • dortmunder
    dortmunder Posts: 101
    I'm liking it. A very nice looking machine!
  • josehernandez
    josehernandez Posts: 243
    Most feedback positive so far. I must say I'm quite surprised, expected one or two "over the top" comments.
    When I first put the wheels on I thought it looked fantastic then a short while afterwards I thought it was maybe a bit "bling" but now I love it again.
    It's funny when I was looking to buy a road bike I was thinking modern minimal graphics along the lines of Cube or Trek but fate conspired and I ended up finding a good deal on the Avanti.
    There's part of me that feels quite proud to be flying the British flag in a market saturated with foreign imports.

    I do have one problem however. The American classics are a bit of a pain to keep clean.
    In addition the stock black brake pads are leaving a black line just outside the braking surface of the wheel. I've tried adjusting the positioning of them but there doesn't seem to be a way to avoid this.
    I think the only option is a set of lighter coloured brake pads.
    What brand and colour would you guys recommend ?
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    that is seriously garish - I like it alot. Too many stealth bikes at the moment!
    Dolan Mythos
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    There's a wire from the plug socket making your rear spokes look bent.

    Personally it's a bit too much is a polite way to put it, but it's just my opinion and as long as your out on it plenty good luck to you.



    Just not round my way !
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • josehernandez
    josehernandez Posts: 243
    Galatzo wrote:

    Personally it's a bit too much is a polite way to put it, but it's just my opinion and as long as your out on it plenty good luck to you.



    Just not round my way !

    :lol:

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