Originally Posted by existence
i dont really like either but id definately take the avanti if i had to choose...if i were you id shop parts...you could grab a full carbon frame (in the BF pedal force deal) shipped for Oz for about $900AUD (frame + fork). then shop a cheap groupset at PBK and grab a pair of wheels/bars/saddle on ebay and have a decent dead sexy ride.
if its easier for you to just walk in and out of a shop then id take the avanti myself.
existence, don't you aussies also have to pay some sort of import tariff also?