2018 Juliana

Joplin C R 27.5+

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$3,899
Weight29.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Joplin C R 27.5+
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Joplin C R 27.5+

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
First Impressions: Juliana Joplin

Aug 2019

The Juliana Joplin is a short-travel bike that’s anything but short on soul. For 2020, in keeping with its burlier siblings, the Joplin gets a lower-link

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BikeRadar
Juliana Joplin R review

May 2018 · Aoife Glass

A wonderfully fun, versatile trail bike that’s a whole lot more capable than the travel suggests. Buy if you want a bike that is perfectly suited and plenty of fun on the majority of trails you’re likely to encounter

Highs
  • Feedback rich, capable suspension, playful yet stable feel, option to run 650b wheels and tyres

Lows
  • Some flex in the wheels, dropper seatpost is temperamental

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VeloNews
Juliana Joplin CC X01+

May 2017 · Emily Schaldach

The Joplin blends the best of enduro and cross-country traits. Its versatility is due, in part, to the bike’s newly revamped geometry. A steep seat tube

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Bicycling
Go Full Gas on the New Juliana Joplin

Apr 2016

The revamped 2017 Juliana Joplin becomes the first women’s trail bike that will be sold in—and fully compatible with—both 29er and 27.5+ wheel sizes

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MTBR
Juliana Joplin gets geometry updates, custom shock tune

Apr 2016

The new Juliana Joplin benefits from all the same frame and geometry updates as the just released Santa Cruz Tallboy 3, but improves on that package for the women’s market by focusing on the details. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX 34 Rhythm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float Performance DSP

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Threaded, 73mm, included with crankset

Headset

Cane Creek 10, IS

Stem

Race Face Ride, 50mm

Handlebar

Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp diameter, 760mm width

Saddle

Juliana Segundo

Seatpost

Race Face Aeffect, 125mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

none

Grips

Juliana single-sided lock on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Race Face Aeffect

Shifters

SRAM NX, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG1150, 12-speed, 10-42 tooth

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Chain Guide

none

Brakes

SRAM Level T with Avid Centerline 180mm rotors front and rear

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T

Wheels
Rims

Race Face AR 40

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition

Front Hub

Front: Novatec D711, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Novatec D462, 12mm x 148mm

Rear Hub

Front: Novatec D711, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Novatec D462, 12mm x 148mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 2.3", EXO, TR, Rear: Maxxis Crossmark II, 2.25", EXO, TR

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