Thoughts on Java bikes ?

[Zak J]

New china manufactured bike called Java hitting the market . Not a bad price for a full carbon frame and carbon wheels. Any idea if they reliable and will it be the next 'Haval' ?

[Guest Mike Dewing]

8 hours ago, Zak J said:

New china manufactured bike called Java hitting the market . Not a bad price for a full carbon frame and carbon wheels. Any idea if they reliable and will it be the next 'Haval' ?

You just said it’s new.. How would anybody know if they reliable or not? 
 

if you want Chinese carbon and been around a while probably look at elves 🤷🏼‍♂️

[shaper]

New to SA market, but quite a well know brand in China.  You will be best researching Youtube videos on the bikes, as there wont be much feedback from the local market.

[Nic Brigando]

1 hour ago, Mike Dewing said:

You just said it’s new.. How would anybody know if they reliable or not? 
 

if you want Chinese carbon and been around a while probably look at elves 🤷🏼‍♂️

Think the Java bikes aim a little lower than Elves. Can get a full 'decent' spec Java for cheaper than an Elves frame.

[BuffsVintageBikes]

"UCI Certified Frame

With a UCI-certified frame, the JAVA FUOCO TOP meets the rigorous standards for professional racing, guaranteeing top-tier quality and competitive readiness."

Can't be too bad if certified. Looks like a great value for money option, the market needs bikes like this.

[Andreas_187]

It's not bad for 20k with some Shimano 105 parts. My only worry would be availablity of bespoke parts like a hanger but you could say the same for a 2010 bike in the classifieds selling for the same price 

[Stretched@Birth]

There are some for sale in the Classifieds:

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/868520/java-fauco-top-l-2025-carbonwheels-12spd?return_to=L2NsYXNzaWZpZWRzL2FsbC1hZHM_cz1qYXZh

Perhaps contact the @thebikegarage and get more info from them.