Newbie question

[Jim Kyle]

First of all im new to thr forum so hi, i have bought an avanti vapour 16.3 xc mtb, does anyone know much about them,it cost £1300 and rides great but after looking at the components im wondering are they old dated  ?

frame development to tune wheel rate giving great small bump compliance, more perceived travel and good bottom out protection. Low ratios between the wheel travel and shock stroke increase shock velocities enabling the compression and rebound damping circuits inside the shock to give better control of the suspension motion.
Plush feel over rough terrain: supple, smooth and controlled. Lighter weight frame that retains strength and durability.

Integrated Rocker
The key to an accurate-handling and flex-free suspension frame is linking together both sides of the rear triangle as strongly as possible. Avantis one piece integrated rocker link, TruLink, is designed to do just that lock both sides together so the frame stays true under even the highest torsional and side-loads.
High rigidity for responsive and accurate handling over the roughest terrain.

Key Features:
Fox 32 Float RLC FIT for k, Fox Float RP23 Boost Valve SHOCK.
Sram X9/X0 20 speed components
Easton bar, stem and post, Easton EA90 wheelset
Avid Elixir 5 Hydraulic disc brakes

SPECIFICATIONS
Frame ADT 6061 Ultralite Alloy, 100mm Travel Tru-4 Independent Suspension System Enduro Max Bearings
Rear Shock Fox Float RP23 XV/BOOST VALVE with Avanti tune
Fork Fox 32 Float FIT RLC 100mm Travel, Compression Adjust, Rebound Adjust & Lockout
Front Derailleur Sram X9 High Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur Sram X0
Shifters Sram X9 20-Speed
Crankset Sram X9 GXP, 42/28T
Brakes Avid Elixir 5 Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 5 Hydraulic
Cassette Sram PG-1050 12-36T 10-Speed
Handlebar EASTON EC70 CNT CARBON FLAT 31.8MM
Stem EASTON EA70 AHEAD 31.8MM
Headset FSA Intergrated
Grips Zero Strike Pro Dual Compound Lock-on Grips
Tyres Kenda Karma FOLDING 26 x 2.0”
Saddle Zero Zealth TEAM
Seatpost EASTON EA70 30.9MM
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Giga-X PIPE TEAM
Chain PC1031
Wheelset Easton EA90 XC UST Tubeless Wheelset
Tags
TypeMTB – Full Suspension
Bike Appraisal
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FRAME CONDITION

[Aaron Chamberlain ✓ supporter]

Looks like a nice bike to me. While the components listed aren’t the latest and greatest, they aren’t exactly “outdated” yet either. You’ll be able to find replacement parts for several years to come.

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