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A little bit (cross) country. A little bit rock and roll.
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CloseThe Joplin is a bit of an XC wild child, a light bike that’s heavy on capability with a “let’s go” attitude to any trail.
Let’s go fast. Let’s go far. Let’s go until your legs are ready to give up, and then go some more. Let’s make every second count. Let’s carve rides out of busy days and put those lines on the map on your done list.
The Joplin’s 29-inch wheels and lean frame float over washboard bumps with the same ease it devours jagged ledges. A geometry bred for long days in the saddle is blended with 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the rear, creating a capable climber that doesn’t flinch when roots get ragged and rocks start to roll. The lower link VPP suspension offers a responsive pedaling platform that’s ready to get up and go the moment you are. Whether you’re flossing rock gardens or making the rider in front of you your next hare, the Joplin is one rapid little trail fox that will take you farther than you thought you could and give you the confidence to go bigger than you thought you would.
With a size range that starts at XS, this bike brings big-wheel benefits to those of us in the fun-size category too. And yes, every size in the line fits a water bottle inside the main triangle because XS doesn’t mean “do things by half”. Tying up the package is a range of component builds that weave the line between fun and fast, creating a bike that’s ready to race the distance or just race the clouds home.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go!
Wheel Size: | 29er |
Front Travel: | 130mm |
Rear Travel: | 120mm |
XS | S | M | |
---|---|---|---|
Reach | 400 | 425 | 450 |
Stack | 592 | 601 | 610 |
Head Tube Angle | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
Seat Tube Length | 370 | 380 | 405 |
Front Center | 699 | 728 | 757 |
BB Height | 335 | 335 | 335 |
BB Drop | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Wheelbase | 1129 | 1158 | 1187 |
Rear Center | 436 | 436 | 436 |
Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 |
Top Tube Length | 539 | 567 | 596 |
Seat Tube Angle | 76.8° | 76.7° | 76.6° |
Standover Height | 681 | 696 | 708 |
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If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
Suspension System | VPP |
Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
Seat Post | 31.6mm |
Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
Eye to Eye length | 190mm |
Stroke | 45mm |
Fork Compatibility | 130-140mm |
BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
Max Tire Size | 2.6" |
Max Chainring Size | 36t |
Water Bottle Mounts | 2 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 20x8 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 |
Brake Mount | 180 PM |
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Weight
34.66 lbs / 15.72 kg
Material
AL
Rear Shock
Fox Float Performance
Fork
RockShox Recon RL, 130mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rekon, 29"x2.5WT, 3C. EXO, MaxxTerra, TR
Front Tire
Maxxis Dissector, 29"x2.4, 3C, EXO, MaxxTerra, TR
Sealant
Stan's Sealant
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Front Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" Rims
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rear Rim
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 29" Rims
Front Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Rear Rotor
Avid Centerline 180mm
Brakes
SRAM Level
Crankset
SRAM X1 Eagle 148 DUB, 30t
Handlebars
RaceFace Ride
Stem
RaceFace Chester
Saddle
Juliana Segundo Saddle
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips
Juliana House Grips
Travel
130/120mm
Wheel Size
29"