Juliana

Joplin C R Mountain Bike

From its lightweight frame to its aggressive geometry and capable suspension platform, the Juliana Joplin is a trail-riding rock star that took a little piece of our hearts. With 29-inch wheels, the Jopin rockets over the terrain and is so efficient that when we are on other bikes we feel like we are riding with a ball and chain. With a 65.7-degree head tube angle and a size-specific seat tube angle that averages at 76.3 degrees, the Joplin puts us in the perfect position to conquer the descents, climb efficiently, and maintain precise handling. 120mm of VPP suspension makes for a super efficient climbing bike and feels like a mid-travel bike on the descents. Size-specific chainstays and seat tube angles allow you, me and Bobby McGee to get the perfectly balanced and efficient climbing position, no matter our size frame. Santa Cruz and Juliana introduced the Glovebox frame storage to most of their frames recently, giving us a place to keep all our ride essentials so we can leave the pack at home. Another new addition to their frames is the Sag Window, a cutout through the frame that allows us to read and set up our rear shock's sag easier.

The R build of the Juliana Joplin is a mid-tier build fitted with quality components that is so good you'll want to get it while you can. First up, Juliana's Carbon C frame gives us a stiff and lightweight chassis that is designed to the same specifications as Santa Cruz’s premium Carbon CC frame. SRAM's NX Eagle drivetrain gives us a huge gear range and reliable components for getting up any climb. RaceFace AR Offset 30 wheels ramp up the value of this build even more and are durable and dependable. A Fox Float Performance rear shock maintains the traction in the rear on the most technical of trails, and a RockShox Pike Base, 130mm fork soaks up the big hits. Lastly, dual Maxxis Forekasters give us lightweight, trail-ready performance that roll fast and provide the grip we need for aggressive trail rides.

*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.