Juliana

Playful and poppy feel

Excellent cornering stability and responsiveness

Confidence-inspiring on descents

Great traction on climbs

Outstanding maneuverability on tight technical climbs

Seatpost required frequent service

Premature hub bearing wear (covered under i9 warranty)

Short cockpit causes knee contact with shifter on tight switchbacks

Suspension feels harsh when braking in steep/technical terrain

Not ideal for fast chunky terrain unless riding at speed

Lockout switch hard to reach with water bottle cage

Responsive and playful handling, especially on descents

29" front wheel eats chunder

Maneuverable and flickable at speed

Poppy nature for fun descending

Traction abundant, even with shock locked out

Acceleration easier in tricky terrain due to smaller rear wheel

Lighter weight, carries well on shoulders

High quality spec on top model

Threaded bottom bracket and UDH

Lifetime warranty on frame and bearings

Glovebox storage is handy

Saddle comfortable (no sores on 3-day trip)

760mm bars may be narrow for some on Medium frame

Lockout reach awkward with bottle cage installed

Desire for 30T chainring instead of 32T

Slower roll on gradual declines compared to 29er

Climbing position may need fit adjustment

Tube sleeve cannot fit a tube