Juliana Joplin C R2x - 2017

Born unto the world as a race-bred endurance machine, the Juliana Joplin has evolved into something more, finding its stride in a genre-defying category that includes all the best traits of XC and trail riding. The result is a bike that's composed on tricky descents, supple through bumpy flats, and strikingly fast when it's time to crank things up. Add the ability to run either the stock 29-inch wheelset or switch to 27.5+ for extra traction on loose trails, and you have an unassumingly fun bike that allows you to ride wherever you please. Featuring a reliable mix of components from Shimano, Race Face, and Fox, the Joplin C R2x is made for women who are ready to take mountain biking to the next level. And for this Carbon C model, Juliana used a slightly less-expensive carbon fiber to put top-tier performance within reach. The result is a frame that weighs just half a pound more, yet is every bit as stiff, durable, and fun as the Carbon CC version.