Details
Part endurance racer, part rowdy trail bike—the Joplin is ridiculously fun. The original model redefined what people thought a 29er could be. This latest version breaks the mold all over again.
Conventional wisdom always held that a big-wheel bike like this was good for one thing—covering lots of ground quickly. We’ve never had much use for conventional wisdom. Yes, the Joplin is a fine cross-country/endurance machine. With its aluminum frame, efficient VPP™ rear suspension, and 29-inch wheel option, this bike can be an absolute race weapon—but the Joplin is more than that.
The Joplin has always been, to reduce this thing to a single word, fun. As in the uncontrollable-giggling-spontaneous-high-fiving kind of fun. We cranked the knob on that particular trait to 11 this year with a ground-up redesign that increases the bike’s composure on descents, adds a bit more small-bump suppleness to the mix and improves its handling in tight turns.
The new Joplin also gives you the option of running either 29er or 27.5+ wheels. If you’re looking for quick acceleration and a nimble feel, go 29er. If you’re wanting extra traction and a more forgiving ride over roots and babyhead rocks, go 27.5+. It’s your choice.
Is the Joplin a cross-country racer? Sure. A trail bike? Absolutely. Is it fun? Oh, hell yes.
Specs
Frame | Juliana Aluminum, 120 mm travel, 148x12mm thru-axle |
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Fork | Rock Shox Recon RL 120 29/27+ |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 Series |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
Rims/Wheels | WTB ST i23 TCS 29 |
Hubs | Novatec D711 Front Hub 15x110 (Front); Novaec D462 Rear Disc Hub 12x148 (HG) (Rear) |
Spokes | DT Competition |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR; 29x2.3 (F) : Maxxis Crossmark 2 DC EXO TR; 29x2.25 (R) |
Crankset | Race Face Aeffect |
Chainwheel | 30 Tooth |
Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Long Cage |
Rear Cogs | SRAM PG1130 11-42T |
Shifters | SRAM NX |
Handlebars | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Tape/Grips | Juliana Single-Sided Lock-On |
Stem | Race Face Ride 50mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level |
Brakes | SRAM Level |
Saddle | Juliana Segundo Saddle |
Seat Post | Race Face Ride 31.6 |
Seat Binder | 31.6 |
* Subject to change without notice.