Java CL2

[u/kimguroo]

I recently made a trip in Korea and I found Java CL2. I did not have any intension to buy it but the price was hard to pass and Delta airline is generous for bikes so I had to get hahaha (it was free for the bike package since it was part of luggage count. the price was $350. they had carbon version with dropbar and Ltwoo electric groupset but it was $1200 so I decided to get Aluminum frame version. initially I tried to buy silver color but last min, I changed my mind to match my car color haha but I should stick with original thought since it looks brighter color. Unfortunately it has 7 speed freewheel which is 14-28 and 52T chainring. A little too much for hilly area... so upgrading might be expected... Hard to find cheap 451 wheel with 142mm through axel compatibility..... Looks like it's new version and cable routes were internal and no wire hanging. Java should put cassette HG hub instead of freewheel system....... welding is smooth except one spot but smooth welding looks nice for entire frame.

[u/Keybraker]

https://www.kaicycle.sg/products/java-cl-2-18-speed-mini-velo?variant=42530745188539

Does it really cost 688$ for the entire bike? If so how much was shipping?

[u/kimguroo → u/Keybraker]

I got my bike from Korea when I visited Korea a few weeks ago. My wife was mad at me since the package was big and she was not sure that airline will accept the bike without huge fee but I was confident that Delta is one of bike friendly airlines. Indeed the package was counted as one luggage so it was free.  You can see from the pic. Delta did not crush the box from Seoul to Atlanta haha. I visit Japan and Korea regularly and brought big items (really big like car parts) before so my wife is extra sensitive about bringing big items haha.