THE AVANTI 1982-1986
Not much is know about these bikes, only the brief description in the catalogues. Built initially with Reynolds 531, from its second year it was changed to the new 501 seam welded butted tubes both with 73deg angles. This was a mid range model and replaced the Mystique in 1982, it stayed in the range after the Malboro take over being joined by the Brevet in 1985.
Model Recognition Table
| Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Steerer Tube) | 6 Dig. Horz. BB D/Side + Forks |
| Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm) | 531 in 1982, 501 from 1983 |
| Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg) | 73/73 |
| Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat | 1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″ |
| Head Tube Lugs | Prugnat S  |
| Fork Crown | Basic/Plain |
| Head Set Type | 1″ Threaded |
| Seat Lug | Prugnat S |
| Seat Stay Attachment | To Side of Seat Lug |
| Seat Stem Bolt | Nut & Bolt |
| Bottom Bracket Lugs | Basic |
| Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BB | Under |
| Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO) | Not Known |
| Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle) | Not Known |
| Rear Dropouts (Front) | Pressed Steel |
| Rear Brake Bridge | Straight |
| Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed Bolt | No |
| BB Hight | Not Known |
| Wheel Size | 27″/700C |
| Head Badge/Transfer | Transfer |
| Decals & Name Plate | To TT |
| BB Cable Guides | Plastic Clip |
| BB Oiler | No |
| Gear Change Lever Lugs | No |
| Rear Stay Gear Cable Guides | Under |
| TT Brake Cable Stops/Guides | x3 to Top |
| Mudguard Stay Attachments | eyes to Dropouts |
| Bottle Holder Bosses | No |
| Colour | Red Pearl |
| Chrome | No |
| Comments |