Details
Part endurance racer, part rowdy trail bike…the Joplin is ridiculously fun. A luxurious endurance ride and raucous little trail bike all at once, the Joplin is a Jackie of all trades and mistress to no one. Mastery of speed and distance is the name of the game here. 29-inch wheels are proven to roll quicker than smaller sizes, with the added benefit of smoothing out the rough stuff with greater ease — just the ticket for going that little bit faster and further than you’ve gone before. The Joplin also delivers surprisingly quick acceleration and a nimble feel for a big-wheeled bike. Make no mistake, this is a punchy climber with great geometry for charging uphill. Naturally suited to cross-country ventures, the lightweight carbon and 110mm VPP-travel turns multi-day expeditions into effortless Grand Tours. Backed up by a lifetime warranty no matter how far or hard you go, the Joplin is the kind of rock-rolling royalty that never grows old.
The Joplin Carbon C S sits at the entrance to Santa Cruz' carbon mountain bike legacy, built with quality components that add a touch of trickle-down performance from their pricier counterparts. A Fox 34 Float 120mm fork leads the way with smooth control over rocky and rooty trails, followed by a very capable Fox Float DPS shock for composure over bigger hits. Race Face rims wrapped in dirt-clawing Maxxis tires help you clean sketchy sections of trail thanks to the tubeless design that allows lower tire pressure, giving you more traction when you want it most. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain keeps you moving with 12-speed gearing, while SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes inspire confidence with plentiful stopping power. A Juliana Segundo saddle and RockShox Reverb dropper seatpost complete this all-around trail machine.
Specs
Frame | Joplin Aluminum |
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Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance 120 |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS |
Axles |
Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm |
Rims/Wheels | Race Face AR Offset 27 29" |
Hubs | DT 370, 32H |
Spokes | DT Competition |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion 29x2.3 DHF EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Crossmark II 29X2.25 DC EXO TR |
Crankset | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB (XS-S, 170mm; M-L, 175mm) |
Chainrings | 30t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
Handlebars | Race Face Ride 35x760 bar |
Tape/Grips | Juliana |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
Brakes | SRAM Level TL w/ Avid Centerline 180mm rotors |
Saddle | Juliana Segundo 17 |
Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Accessories & Extras | Stans Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.