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 light-yet-stiff carbon 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.

This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as our C-level frames, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed us to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.

Awards

Bike Radar : Bike Of The Year 2018

Frame Features

• Custom ‘light’ suspension tune for a plusher feel
• Low standover height for better maneuverability
• 148mm Rear Hub Spacing
• Accepts both 29er and 27.5+ wheel/tire combos
• Juliana anatomical women's saddle
• Sizes: S, M, L
• 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket
• Collet axle pivots - lock in place without pinch bolts
• Double sealed pivots with grease ports for low maintenance
• Full carbon frame and swingarm

UK Pricing

• Frame Only Pricing
• Joplin Alloy: £1,799 | Dijon
• Joplin CC: £2,999 | Dijon

• Complete Bike Pricing
• £3,899 Joplin C R [Wheelsize: 29]
  FOX Rhythm 34, 120mm
• £4,699 Joplin C S [Wheelsize: 29]
  FOX 34 Float Performance, 120mm
• £5,999 Joplin CC X01 [Wheelsize: 29]
  FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, 120mm
• £7,199 Joplin CC X01 RESERVE [Wheelsize: 29]
  FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, 120mm

Build Kit Specs

Shock Setup

Shock: Fox Float Factory

Bearing Adjustment Guideline

Please refer to the new Bearing Adjustment Guide - Angular Contact & Radial Bearings to ensure your bearings are optimised to run smoothly.

Geometry

Size Guide

Warranty & Registration

Lifetime Frame Warranty

Juliana Bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame it determines to be defective. The warranty will be in effect for lifetime of the original, registered owner. In order to confirm that you are the original owner, we require that you register on our Warranty page at the time of purchase. Frames produced prior to Model Year 2016 are covered under the previously stated five-year warranty. Warranties do not cover custom finishes.

Lifetime Bearing Warranty

Juliana Bicycles frame bearings are warranted for life to the original owner of the bike. The return process is simple: send your used bearings back to Juliana Bicycles in an envelope marked "Warranty Bearing Replacement", and be sure to include your return address. We'll turn your package around within 48 hours, and cover the shipping back to you. That's it!

No-Fault Replacement

Juliana Bicycles will make replacement parts available to the original owner at a minimal charge in the event of a crash or other non-warranty situation for the life of the bike.