How popular isAvanti?
In September 2026, people searched for Avanti by name about 710 times in New Zealand, a 26.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.6% of all New Zealand bike brand searches, placing Avanti sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike brands, Avanti appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Avanti is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
TrekShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SpecializedShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MeridaShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
GiantShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AvantiShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Avanti was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Avanti is the fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Trek1st
Giant2nd
Specialized3rd
Avanti4th
Merida5th
Smartmotion6th
Cube7th- Velectrix–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Trek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Specialized5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Giant5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Merida3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Avanti2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smartmotion2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cube1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Velectrix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike brand in New Zealand for everyday riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric bike brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mountain bike brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which bike brands compete with Avanti?
Share of searches by month for Trek, Specialized, Merida, Giant, Cube, Avanti, Smartmotion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Trek | Specialized | Merida | Giant | Cube | Avanti | Smartmotion | Velectrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.6% | 22% | 23.3% | 14.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.7% | 19.2% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.1% | 19.3% | 20.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.7% | 22.2% | 19.8% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.8% | 21.9% | 19.4% | 13.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.4% | 24.8% | 17.9% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.4% | 24.3% | 17.6% | 14.9% | 4% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 29.9% | 23.8% | 18% | 14.6% | 4% | 4.5% | 4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.1% | 22.2% | 18.7% | 13.9% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 4% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.2% | 18.7% | 20.2% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.5% | 20.4% | 19.3% | 16% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 21.2% | 18.2% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.2% | 4.9K | +12.6% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.2% | 3.2K | +10.6% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.2% | 2.8K | +0.72% | -1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.7% | 2.3K | -1.7% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.8% | 730 | +14.1% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.6% | 710 | +9.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 440 | -10.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.4% | 220 | +15.8% | +0.1 points |
1.
Trek32.2%
Held 1st. 4.9K estimated branded searches, +12.6% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
21.2%
Held 2nd. 3.2K estimated branded searches, +10.6% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
3.
Merida18.2%
Held 3rd. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +0.72% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
Giant14.7%
Held 4th. 2.3K estimated branded searches, -1.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.
Cube4.8%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 730 estimated branded searches, +14.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Avanti4.6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 710 estimated branded searches, +9.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.9%
Held 7th. 440 estimated branded searches, -10.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.4%
Held 8th. 220 estimated branded searches, +15.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Avanti changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Avanti in New Zealand rose from 560 to 710.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avanti’s share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand increased from 3.9% to 4.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avanti’s share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avanti fell from 5th to 6th among bike brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Trek gained share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand, from 30.5% to 32.2%.

In September 2026, Specialized gained share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand, from 20.4% to 21.2%.

In September 2026, Giant lost share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand, from 16% to 14.7%.

In September 2026, Merida lost share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 18.2%.

In September 2026, Smartmotion lost share of searches among bike brands in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.9%.

In September 2026, Cube rose from 6th to 5th among bike brands in New Zealand.
How are Avanti’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avanti’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- avanti bike
- avanti discovery bike
- avanti e bike
- avanti gravel bike
- avanti mountain bike
- avanti road bike
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