The Java Vesuvio offers excellent value with a full carbon frame and integrated components, but suffers from a heavy overall weight and subpar stock brakes.
Pros
- Low entry price point (1.5k SGD stock)
- Stiff frame, especially bottom bracket area
- Integrated carbon handlebar and internal routing
- Full 105 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes
Cons
- Very heavy bike at 9.5 kg
- Press fit bottom bracket is cumbersome to service
- Integrated handlebar makes DIY maintenance difficult
- Stock brakes (cable-actuated hydraulic) are insufficient for heavier riders
Key Facts
- Stock weight 9.5 kg (size 54)
- Full carbon frame, fork, handlebar, and seatpost
- Stock wheelset weighs about 2.7 kg
Reviews & Ratings
The reviewer discusses the JAVA VESUVIO bike after six months of use, highlighting its value for money due to carbon components but noting issues with brakes, weight, and crank. They detail upgrades made to improve performance.
AI Summary
Pros
- Good value for money
- Carbon frame, fork, handlebar, and seat post
- Upgrades improved speed sweet spot from 34 km/h to 37-38 km/h
Cons
- Stock brakes are bad, requiring rotor and caliper change
- Bike is heavy for a carbon bike, likely due to alloy wheelset
- Crank is not Shimano 105 but a heavy Decaf crank
Key Points
- Stock wheelset weighs about 2.7 kg
- Upgraded wheelset (Super Team Curve) weighs 1.7 kg
- Bike originally comes with alloy wheelset
- Reviewer plans to upgrade crank and brake caliper next
The reviewer, Zach, discusses his Java Vesuvio road bike, which he purchased for its low entry price point and non-budget appearance. He notes that the bike has a heavy frame (9.5 kg) but is very stiff, especially in the bottom bracket area. The bike is equipped with a full 105 groupset, hydraulic disc brakes, an integrated carbon handlebar, and a power meter. Zach mentions that the bike performs well on flats but is not ideal for climbing, and he appreciates that it often gets mistaken for a much more expensive bike like a BMC Time Machine. He also highlights that the bike offers modern features at a competitive price, making it a good option for entry-level cyclists.
AI Summary
Pros
- Low entry price point (1.5k SGD stock)
- Stiff frame, especially bottom bracket area
- Integrated carbon handlebar and internal routing
- Full 105 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes
- Comes with a power meter
- Slick aero look, often mistaken for expensive bikes
- Maintains speed well on flats due to momentum
- Comfortable for long rides with 28c tires
Cons
- Very heavy bike at 9.5 kg
- Press fit bottom bracket is cumbersome to service
- Integrated handlebar makes DIY maintenance difficult
- Stock brakes (cable-actuated hydraulic) are insufficient for heavier riders
- Not ideal for climbing
- Brand perception may be a downside for some
Key Points
- Frame size 54, top tube 550 mm, rider height 186 cm
- Stock weight 9.5 kg
- Full carbon frame and fork
- Proprietary aero seatpost
- In-house Java aluminum wheels with loud hubs
- Power meter: dual-sided (Merin or similar)
- Upgraded from stock to 105 hydraulic brakes
- Total cost after upgrades: ~2.5k SGD
- Wheels: 38mm depth, aluminum, steel spokes
- Tires: 28mm GP 5000
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