Downcountry, underbike, upduro… whatever you want to call it, it’s a different breed of mountain bike. For 2020, the Juliana Joplin and its twin brother, the Santa Cruz Tallboy, are among a handful of exciting new-school, super slacked-out, short-travel (125mm max) 29ers. The fourth-generation Joplin joins the party with slacker n’ longer geometry, flip-chip adjustability, increased travel, and a lower-link VPP suspension design. Like getting in a swimming pool, some riders are jumping right into this take on the mountain bike while others are waiting to hear the reports. We’ve taken the plunge with the Juliana Joplin and are here to let you know how the water is. Come on in!
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