Hairy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Hi all Any of you out there have any reviews/personal experience on the Java Espresso HT Frame? RegardsHairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted July 8, 2011 Share also wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted July 8, 2011 Share for R850 it is worth a try, it also comes with a 2 year warranty so sounds like a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsu Posted July 10, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 4, 2011 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted May 4, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted May 5, 2012 Share Would love to know what one weighs.... Need to "un-Raleigh" my MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falagar Posted May 5, 2012 Share Would love to know what one weighs.... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted May 5, 2012 Share About 1650g according to the website. Wayne gives very good service, even no problems with a warranty claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted May 5, 2012 Share 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 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted May 6, 2012 Share 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 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker911 Posted May 28, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinvdw Posted July 4, 2012 Share Awesome awesome frame! I got mine 3days ago and I'm inlove with it!!Its handling is superb!! And relatively light! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted September 13, 2012 Share Anybody who bought one of these: Can you please indicate frame size vs body length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB Posted October 2, 2012 Share Specs below: http://www.rapide.co.za/pJAVA%20ESPRESSO%20HT%20FRAMESET/Java-Espresso-HT-Frameset.aspx#.UGsxZ01vNTI It is so cheap... very tempting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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