Been offered a Raleigh Avant, opinions please

[Wetdog]

what do you reckon?
I know diddly squat about bikes so I though I'd ask. Opinions and basic mechanical knowledge please.

Mick

 

[vickster]

Got info, pics?

 

[davidphilips]

first is it the right size for you do you want a race bike, not a cheap bike and how much does the seller want a picture may help with replies.

 

[Wetdog]

@davidphilips :- that's it, the exact bike. It's also £400.

And thank you for the pic

 

[Smokin Joe]

If it is in good condition that is a very reasonable price.

 

[Mrs M]

Looks lovely

 

[Wetdog]

Arnt they a few years old though?
i would have thought my cannondale was as good, well nearly

 

[guitarpete247]

If it is that model. Here's the Bike Radar review from 2010. http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/review-raleigh-avanti-race-10-37671/
Was £1999 when they reviews it in April 2010.

What is your Cannonball?

 

[Wetdog]

It's cannondale Aluminium Synapse

 

[T4tomo]

Quite different bikes, the Raleigh is a more race geometry and carbon, your synapse is more sportive geometry (higher head tube etc) and alloy. Depends how flexible you are. The Raleigh is quite stiff so not the best for long day rides, but should but fun on shorter blasts. It will probably be a bit lighter too.

 

[Wetdog]

Good help there T4tomo, on that I think I will be giving it a miss. After all I like the higher head tube etc on the cannondale.

Thank you everyone.

 

[Duc gas]

Good help there T4tomo, on that I think I will be giving it a miss. After all I like the higher head tube etc on the cannondale.

Thank you everyone.

I have one of those, had it since 2011 and covered over 15000 miles, great bike in my opinion and comfortable enough for rides over 100 miles for a 50yr old. Paid £1150 for mine at the time.

 

[Wetdog]

A bit late Duc Gas, obviously not your fault, but I have passed the bike on. I thought it would leave to uncomfortable riding on my part.
Cheers anyway it is appreciated.

Mick