Why We Like The Juliana Roubion C R Mountain Bike
From technical trails to full-on enduro days, the Juliana Roubion is our go-to bike. With 150mm of premium VPP suspension, the Roubion is a balanced bike that can climb narrow switchbacks gracefully and plow down technical descents. A 64.7-degree headtube angle paired with size-specific seat tube angles, averaging at 77.2 degrees, gives us a bike that is stable, composed on descents, and efficient when climbing. The Roubion features a mixed wheel setup to provide us with the best of both worlds, allowing us to plow through rock gardens and maintain a higher rolling speed with a 29-inch front wheel and have agility and finesse when blasting around bank turns at mach speed with our 27.5-inch rear wheel. A flip chip in the shock link allows us to change the bike's geometry, quickly making it slacker, longer, and lower when we feel like sending it. This year, Juliana and Santa Cruz added a Glovebox frame storage to many of their bikes for the option to leave the backpack at home and store our riding essentials in the downtube of our frame for easy access. Additionally, a new Sag Window allows us to see the shocks sag indicator ring easier by adding a small cutout through the frame, simplifying the reading and setting of our rear shock's sag. Other features of the Roubion frame include integrated downtube and chainstay protectors, a shuttle guard, and a shock fender, all of which aid in keeping the frame protected.
The R build of the Juliana Roubion is an entry-level build, outfitting us with value-based components that won't burn a hole in our wallets. Starting this build is Juliana's Carbon C frame, which goes through the same layup and testing process as Juliana's and Santa Cruz's premium CC frames to ensure a lightweight, strong, and stiff frame. SRAM's GX Eagle drivetrain gives us a reliable 12-speed drivetrain with a proven track record and a huge gear range for getting us up those technical climbs. A Fox Float X Performance rear shock keeps the weight down compared to chunkier chocks but supplies big mountain performance, featuring a compression switch and rebound adjustments. A RockShox Lyrik Base fork with 160mm of travel gives us a simple and reliable fork that locks in the traction when we are headed downhill. To wrap it up, premium Maxxis DHF and DHRII tires were fitted to give us the grip and traction we need when enduro riding.
*Due to a high demand in the global supply chain and bike industry since the start of the pandemic, material weight and exact components are subject to change. We are working diligently to keep tech specs updated, and any adjustments will be of equal or better spec level. If you have any questions, reach out to a Gearhead by chatting online or calling 1-888-276-7130.
Details
- Aggressive trail bike/lightweight enduro bike with women's-specific sizing
- Carbon C frame is stiff, reliable, and lightweight
- 150mm of VPP suspension climbs and descends well
- Mixed-wheel setup for both speed and agility
- SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain is super reliable and has a huge gear range
- RockShox Lyrik base, 160mm fork is simple and gets the job done
- Fox Float X Performance shock for enduro performance in a lightweight package
- Premium Maxxis tires ensure tons of bite and traction on technical descents
- Item #JLIC08A
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Performance
- Rear Travel
- 150mm
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Base
- Front Travel
- 160mm
- Headset
- FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- ISCG-05
- Crankset
- SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 32t
- Crank Arm Length
- [x-small] 165mm, [small, medium] 170mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 11-50t
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM G2 R
- Brake Type
- 4-piston
- Rotors
- [front, rear] Avid Centerline, 200mm
- Handlebar
- Burgtec RideWide Alloy
- Handlebar Width
- 800mm
- Grips
- Juliana House Grips
- Stem
- Burgtec Enduro MK3
- Stem Length
- 42mm
- Saddle
- Juliana Primiero Saddle
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm
- Seatpost Travel
- [x-small] 100mm, [small] 125mm, [medium] 150mm
- Wheelset
- [front] RaceFace AR Offset 30, 29in, [rear] RaceFace AR Offset 30, 27.5in
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h, [rear] SRAM MTH 746, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tire Clearance
- [rear] 2.6in
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF WT, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II , 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
- Tire Size
- [front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- downtube protector, chainstay protector, shuttle guard, shock fender, Glovebox, Tool Wallet, Tool Purse, Sag Window SRAM UDH compatiable, Flip Chip
- Claimed Weight
- 32.97lbs
- Activity
- trail, enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov