Hairy Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Hi all Any of you out there have any reviews/personal experience on the Java Espresso HT Frame? RegardsHairy
MTB_Roadie Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 for R850 it is worth a try, it also comes with a 2 year warranty so sounds like a good deal
mitsu Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 I have one and to date I am very happy with it. Was meant to be a frame that I could use till I could afford something else. My previous frame cracked and I didn't want to be without wheels. I find it quite stiff laterally but with some vertical compliance which makes it a very comfortable ride. For R850 I don't have anything negative to say about it. The paint quality is good, seems to be epoxy coated. The paint tends to chip rather than scratch but it's a mtb, doesn't bother me. I thoroughly enjoy riding my bike and have not thought of changing it. If cash is tight I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. RegardsKevin
Hairy Posted August 4, 2011 Author Posted August 4, 2011 I have one and to date I am very happy with it. Was meant to be a frame that I could use till I could afford something else. My previous frame cracked and I didn't want to be without wheels. I find it quite stiff laterally but with some vertical compliance which makes it a very comfortable ride. For R850 I don't have anything negative to say about it. The paint quality is good, seems to be epoxy coated. The paint tends to chip rather than scratch but it's a mtb, doesn't bother me. I thoroughly enjoy riding my bike and have not thought of changing it. If cash is tight I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. RegardsKevin Thanks for the feedback, are you running a 100mm fork on that frame?
Nofearnofun Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Contemplating buying one of these frames. Any more feed back on the Java Espresso HT frame as I can't seem to find anything on the interweb.
Agteros Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Would love to know what one weighs.... Need to "un-Raleigh" my MTB
jannosmit Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 About 1650g according to the website. Wayne gives very good service, even no problems with a warranty claim.
Agteros Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 Maybe I can move the singlespeed drivetrain to one of these together with the wheels/brakes/bars/etc from the rellie, and then turn the Cotic into a geared MTB ....
MTB0007 Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 I've done approx 100km on the Espresso ...QIts nimble and quick to respond .. When in twisty single track ... When peddling it is stiff and doesn't flex too much . . Corners like its on rails .. This frame is excellent ..
Seeker911 Posted May 28, 2012 Posted May 28, 2012 I bought one of those frames from Kiwi. Been riding it for about a year now. I'm no podium dude but must say I am very happy with mine. It was my very first MTB from scratch build without any help so to speak. I used a combo of sram and XT components. Everything fitted and worked perfectly.
martinvdw Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 Awesome awesome frame! I got mine 3days ago and I'm inlove with it!!Its handling is superb!! And relatively light!
Agteros Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Anybody who bought one of these: Can you please indicate frame size vs body length?
RyanB Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 Specs below: http://www.rapide.co.za/pJAVA%20ESPRESSO%20HT%20FRAMESET/Java-Espresso-HT-Frameset.aspx#.UGsxZ01vNTI It is so cheap... very tempting....
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