How they do it we'll never know. Juliana's been able to cram even more bump-eating, berm-blasting, and trail-ripping fun into the 120mm Joplin. On paper it almost makes sense, but really, no, it doesn't: the Juliana Joplin 4 C GX AXS Complete Mountain Bike can hang with trail bikes through the chunk, stay with the lightweights on the climbs, and out-maneuver everyone through tech sections. This latest version everything the Santa Cruz / Juliana camp has to offer, from the amazing GX AXS wireless drivetrain to Glovebox™ in-frame storage to the size-optimized rear triangles that give every rider the same fit and performance. You know what?--who cares how they did it, because they really done did it. The Joplin's the Top One most versatile and fun bike that can win an XC race, bar none.
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
Fox Float Performance Elite DPS Rear Shock – A lightweight chassis, EVOL air spring, and dual piston damper with 3-position switch create a pedal-friendly shock that soaks up the bumps and delivers pedal power to the ground with utmost efficiency. This shock is identical to the Factory model, excepting Kashima coating.
Shock Adjustments – Air Spring Pressure / Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes (with Open Mode Tuning Range 1, 2, 3) / Rebound
The Glovebox™ – Seal whatever you want to carry on your ride inside your downtube. Secure and easy to access, the Glovebox™ has a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside, to help organize your stuff too. Simply cavernous!
120mm Rear Travel
Integrated Flip Chip for HI / LO Geometry Setting
Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing
Cane Creek 40 Integrated Headset
SRAM DUB Threaded Bottom Bracket
RockShox Pike Select+ – Not afraid of the rooty chutes. Unintimidated by the calf-crushing climbs. Pike is for riders not looking to compromise on features or performance. Pike Select+ features an all-new chassis, designed to be satisfyingly stiff, playful, and efficient. The new Charger 3 RC2 damper, DebonAir+ air spring, and Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube keep your fork performing for the long haul ahead. A fork designed to level up your trail game. The new Pike is here.
Fork Adjustments – Charger 3 RC2 Damper: Air Spring Pressure / High Speed Compression / Low Speed Compression / Rebound
SRAM GX AXS – Riders want a derailleur that shifts on command, whether under climbing load or sprinting to the stage finish. The GX Eagle AXS derailleur gets it done with everything you have come to expect from our AXS connect components. The GX Eagle AXS derailleur is smart enough to protect itself thanks to its incredibly resilient Overload Clutch. Showcasing its lineage from the proven GX Eagle mechanical line, the GX Eagle AXS derailleur is there for one thing - to do the job.
Avid Centerline Rotors | 180mm – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
SRAM G2 RS – The G2 RS offers riders the joys of SwingLink™ — getting brake pads to the rotor fast, then moderating pressure with smooth modulation. It’s one small movement for your finger, one monumental upgrade to your braking.
Maxxis Rekon Rear Tire – A light trail tire designed to go fast in technical terrain, the Rekon is great in hard-packed to loose conditions.
Maxxis Dissector Front Tire – Designed in conjunction with Aussie DH racer Troy Brosnan, the Dissector seeks to minimize drag while retaining cornering control. This versatile tire can be used as a front, a pair, or as a rear depending on trail conditions.
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims Laced to Industry Nine 1/1 Hubs – Bomber 6069 aluminum rims on Industry Nine's storied hubs: these wheels are meant to take a beating. They're made to handle the toughest trails around without a weight penalty, balanced and incredibly durable.
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Post – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.
Santa Cruz Carbon Handlebar
Price and Spec Subject to Change
Size | XS | S | M |
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Top Tube (mm) | 556 | 580 | 603 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 370 | 380 | 405 |
Stack (mm) | 601 | 610 | 619 |
Reach (mm) | 405 | 430 | 455 |
Standover Height (mm) | 680 | 693 | 696 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76.0 | 76.3 | 76.7 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 433 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 335 | 335 | 335 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 95 | 105 | 115 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1138 | 1167 | 1199 |
Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" |