Juliana Wilder Carbon 29 – XT TR – Purple Sweetness-Lavender – 2022

Saving weight means little without retaining an appropriate level of stiffness and responsiveness too. So we’ve taken all the acceleration and out-of-the-saddle sprint qualities of a carbon XC race rocket and fused them with a rear-end that still rails corners like a hardcore trail bike.

This unique XC-trail attitude is also reflected in the geometry. The head tube angle (67.1 degree) and reach (425mm) is a little steeper and shorter than a Joplin to meet the demands of aggressive climbing, yet the Wilder’s seat tube angle is a touch slacker and the chainstays a little longer than a Joplin too in order to retain that familiar Juliana confidence on descents. And talking of chainstays, each chainstay length is specific to the individual frame size; meaning riders of every height enjoy the same handling and performance no matter what.

Beyond the details, there are some bigger features that amplify this XC wild child’s abilities. Rapid rolling 29-inch wheels are paired with a 120mm fork to tame the feral lines and smooth the sketchiest of passing manoeuvres. There’s even room for two water bottles within the front triangle for bigger training and racing days.

SPECS:

• Frame Carbon C 29″ 115mm Travel VPP™
• Rear Shock FOX Float Performance Elite DPS
• Fork FOX 34 Step Cast Performance Elite, 120mm
• R. Derailleur Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
• F. Derailleur N/A
• Shifters Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
• Cassette Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t
• Chain Shimano XT, 12spd
• Chainguide N/A
• Bottom Bracket Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB
• Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Rear Tire Maxxis Rekon Race, 29″x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
• Front Tire Maxxis Rekon Race, 29″x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
• Sealant Stan’s Sealant
• Front Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 110×15, Centerlock, 28h
• Rims RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29″ Rims
• Spokes Sapim D-Light
• Rear Hub DT 350, 12×148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h
• Rotors Shimano XT, Ice Tech, Centerlock, 180mm
• Brakes Shimano XT 8100
• Crankset Shimano XT M8120 32t
• Handlebar Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Flat Bar
• Stem SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
• Saddle Juliana Primiero Saddle
• Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
• Grips/Bar Tape ESI Chunky Grips