by Simon Ananda Raj August 01, 2025 1 min read
Java is an International Bicycle brand with a wide range of MTBs, Hybrid and Road Bicycles. This brand forayed into India a few years back and has had a consistent release of new Bicycle models every year. Java is known for its stylish design and value for money components on its Bicycles. We got the opportunity to test ride the Java Vesuvio Disc 15 and here is what we thought. Weight: 1 KgsUsage: Racing/Fitness
The Java Vesuvio Disc 15 is an aerodynamic and super light race-road bicycle with full carbon frame and fork.
Product Rating Out of 5
✔ Full Carbon frame and Carbon fork
✔ Smooth and precise gear shifting
✔ Aesthetic design and graphics
✖ Tektro or Shimano brakes would have been better
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Java Vesuvio Disc Carbon
The geometry is aggressive and this is needed for fast and compact rides.
Carbon Tapered
The Aero flattened carbon fork was bladed and helped with keeping the front of the Bicycle light.
Shimano 105 R7000 2x11-Speed
The Shimano 105, 2x11-Speed derailleurs worked well and had enough depth for quick acceleration and climbs
Deca Mechanical Disc Brakes
Deca’s Disc brakes with 105 brake levers made the braking experience safe and responsive
Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c
These tires make sure it gives maximum traction on both dry and wet tarmac.
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The Java Vesuvio is built on a lightweight full Carbon frame. The geometry is aggressive and this is needed for fast and compact rides. This frame has a tapered head tube, smoothly welded frame and an integrated seat post clamp. The aerodynamic tube profiles aid in the smooth reintegration of air. The Aero flattened carbon fork was bladed and helped with keeping the front of the Bicycle light.
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This Lightweight Aerodynamic Carbon frame weighs only 1kgs
The Vesuvio Disc 15 is equipped with a full Shimano 15 R7 road drivetrain. 15 is Shimano's entry into a full performance drivetrain. It sits beneath Dura-Ace, Ultegra and Di2 in the Shimano road hierarchy. During the test ride both at the front and rear, the gears shift cleanly, smoothly and quietly. I never missed a gear or felt the shifter being unresponsive when I needed to change gears quickly. The 2x11-Speed integrated Shimano 15 shifters were easy to use with feather light pushes to change the gears.
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The Shimano 15, 2x11-Speed derailleurs worked well and had enough depth for quick acceleration and climbs
Java's designs are cutting edge and futuristic with smooth welding of the tubes. The Road Bicycle I test rode came in a Black gloss finish frame with Red as the secondary colour for graphics and text. The flat aero tube profiles along with the bladed Carbon fork and an integrated seat tube clamp immensely enhanced the aesthetics of this Road Bike.
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This Bicycle comes in 3 colour variants; Black/Red, Black and Blue
The Deca Disc brakes handle the braking power on the Vesuvio. These brakes were lightweight components and powerful on flat tarmacs and balanced even on wet roads.The Deca Alloy drop handlebar was of perfect length for optimum control over the Cycle on steep turns and also gives a compact riding posture.
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Deca's Disc brakes with 15 brake levers made the braking experience safe and responsive
The Continental Ultra Sport 7x25C slick tires on the Vesuvio are race specific tires built to be lightweight and reliable. These tires make sure it gives maximum traction on both dry and wet tarmac. They tires are well supported by lightweight Deep-Dish Decaf rims.The Deca Saddle was not only stylish, but has a level of support and cushioning that suits the rider on faster rides just as much as long distance rides. The integrated seat post clamp was also shaped aerodynamically.
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The 7x25C Continental Ultra Sport Road tires are long lasting and give good traction on tarmac
This Road Bicycle comes with a full Shimano 15 drivetrain and Disc brakes. The lightweight Carbon frame with a carbon fork kept the overall weight less at just 1kgs. The design and graphics were aesthetic and the gloss finish was smooth and of top notch quality. Priced at Rs.1,55,(as on 16th June 222) the Java Vesuvio Disc 15 is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a race focused Road Bicycle with an aerodynamic profile.Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.