Juliana

Compact and snappy geometry feels stable on descents

Playful and poppy; great for jumping and cornering

Excellent traction on climbs

Maneuverable in tight technical sections

Predictable and confident landing on jumps

Responsive to active riding style

Bottomless suspension feel when pumped

Cornering is responsive and stable

Short cockpit leads to knee hitting shifter on tight climbs

Less stretched out feeling on grindy climbs

Rear hub bearings wore prematurely (over preloading issue)

Reverb seatpost requires frequent servicing and special tool

Saddle with carbon rails broke after 5 rides

760mm bars too narrow for the reviewer

Lockout switch hard to reach with water bottle

Not ideal for steep, chunky terrain when braking

Suspension feels chattery when braking at speed on rough terrain

Slower climbing compared to 29er (~2 min on 45 min climb)

Maneuverable and responsive at speed

Poppy and playful on descents

Good traction on climbs

29-inch front wheel eats up chunder

Comfortable saddle with no saddle sores

Threaded bottom bracket and UDH

Lifetime warranty on frame and bearings

Stunning paint job

760mm bars may be narrow for some riders on Medium frame

Shock lock out awkward to reach with bottle cage

Tube sleeve cannot fit an actual tube

No alloy frame option

Slower roll on gradual declines compared to 29er

Climbing position needs work