Juliana Furtado
Wheel Size: 29" Front, 27.5" Rear | Front Travel: 140mm | Rear Travel: 130mm (VPP™)
The Juliana Furtado is the ultimate trail bike, designed to excel in a variety of riding situations. Equipped with 130mm of rear suspension travel and a mixed wheel setup—29" in the front and 27.5" in the rear—it’s built to handle diverse terrain with ease. This combination enhances both stability and agility, allowing the Furtado to conquer steep climbs and rugged descents while maintaining a responsive and balanced ride. The innovative down tube storage box is a standout feature, offering a sleek and practical solution for carrying gear without compromising the bike's aesthetics or risking damage to the frame. The Furtado’s design ensures a smooth ride over obstacles, with a robust construction that provides durability and confidence on challenging trails. Available in several build kits, including the R Kit for solid performance and great value, the S Kit for a versatile and balanced setup, and the high-end GX AXS Kit for advanced components and precision, the Furtado caters to various riding preferences and budgets. Each build option enhances the bike’s performance, making it ideal for riders looking to tackle new challenges and enjoy thrilling adventures. Discover the perfect model of the Juliana Furtado today and experience the thrill of trail riding with a bike that blends innovation, performance, and confidence.
Highlights and information
THE JULIANA FURTADO: A TRAIL BIKE THAT EXCELS IN EVERY RIDE
Wheel Size: 29" Front, 27.5" Rear | Front Travel: 140mm | Rear Travel: 130mm (VPP™)
The Juliana Furtado is the ultimate trail bike, designed to excel in a variety of riding situations. Equipped with 130mm of rear suspension travel and a mixed wheel setup—29" in the front and 27.5" in the rear—it’s built to handle diverse terrain with ease. This combination enhances both stability and agility, allowing the Furtado to conquer steep climbs and rugged descents while maintaining a responsive and balanced ride. The innovative down tube storage box is a standout feature, offering a sleek and practical solution for carrying gear without compromising the bike's aesthetics or risking damage to the frame. The Furtado’s design ensures a smooth ride over obstacles, with a robust construction that provides durability and confidence on challenging trails.
WHY THE JULIANA FURTADO STANDS OUT
The Furtado is all about bringing out the best in every trail, with a playful, lively ride that’s ready for whatever you throw at it. With 140mm of front travel and 130mm of VPP rear travel, it provides the perfect balance of capability and efficiency. The rear suspension ensures stability on descents while maintaining pedal efficiency for those climbs. The mixed-wheel setup—29” front and 27.5” rear—offers a stable, confident ride, with the quick, nimble handling of a smaller rear wheel. This wheel size combo gives you all the benefits of a 29er, while still preserving the playfulness and agility needed for technical features and tight corners.
WHO SHOULD RIDE THE FURTADO?
The Furtado is ideal for riders who crave a versatile, playful ride across all types of terrain. Perfect for trail enthusiasts who love to mix technical features with flowing trails, the Furtado provides the balance of stability, agility, and efficiency needed to handle both steep climbs and fast descents. Whether you're exploring new trails, looking for adventure, or simply enjoying a fun ride, the Furtado is designed to keep you grinning from start to finish.
WHAT CONTENDER BICYCLES LIKES ABOUT THE FURTADO
- Mixed Wheels: The 29” front and 27.5” rear wheels offer the perfect blend of stability and nimbleness, giving you the confidence to handle technical features with ease while still maintaining speed.
- VPP™ Suspension: The 130mm rear VPP™ suspension delivers outstanding pedaling efficiency on climbs while providing ample control and stability on descents.
- Integrated Storage: The Glovebox integrated downtube storage compartment offers convenient and secure storage for your ride essentials, keeping everything organized and easily accessible.
FRAME MATERIAL
The Juliana Furtado is built with a lightweight, durable carbon frame designed to provide a strong yet responsive ride. The carbon material ensures that the bike is both robust enough to handle challenging trails and light enough for efficient pedaling on climbs. The frame design allows for precise power transfer and a responsive feel when navigating varied terrain.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The 140mm front travel and 130mm VPP™ rear suspension on the Furtado provide a balanced, smooth ride, offering plenty of cushioning for rugged descents while maintaining pedaling efficiency on climbs. The suspension system is optimized to handle technical features, providing stability and control without sacrificing speed. This makes the Furtado perfect for riders who demand the best from their trail bike.
GEOMETRY AND FIT
The geometry of the Juliana Furtado strikes the perfect balance between playful handling and capable performance across all trails. With a design that ensures responsive handling and stability, the Furtado delivers confidence on both flowy singletrack and technical descents. Whether you're carving tight corners or powering through rough terrain, the Furtado's geometry is engineered to keep you in control and make every ride more fun.
- Climbing Efficiency: The geometry is optimized to provide an efficient pedaling position, ensuring you can power up steep climbs with confidence.
- Descending Confidence: With a stable and responsive frame, the Furtado excels at handling fast descents, offering smooth control even on the roughest trails.
- Versatile Handling: The mixed-wheel setup and geometry provide a perfect combination of agility and stability, making the Furtado suitable for a wide variety of trail conditions and riding styles.
Highlighted Models and Key Components
Juliana Furtado X0 AXS RSV
- Frame: Carbon CC frame for a lightweight, high-performance ride
- Drivetrain: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed wireless electronic groupset for fast, smooth shifting
- Suspension: 140mm front fork and 130mm rear VPP™ travel for a balanced ride
- Wheels: Mixed wheels (29” front, 27.5” rear) for stability and agility
Juliana Furtado X0 AXS
- Frame: Carbon CC frame for strength and durability without compromising weight
- Drivetrain: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed wireless electronic groupset
- Suspension: 140mm front fork and 130mm rear VPP™ travel for confidence on all trails
- Wheels: Mixed wheels (29” front, 27.5” rear) for a blend of stability and playfulness
Juliana Furtado GX AXS
- Frame: Carbon C frame designed for balance and performance
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed wireless electronic groupset
- Suspension: 140mm front fork and 130mm rear travel for smooth handling and control
- Wheels: Mixed wheels (29” front, 27.5” rear) for confidence on technical terrain
NOT EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
- Santa Cruz Tallboy: With 120mm of rear suspension and 130mm up front, it’s perfect for conquering every type of trail.
- Santa Cruz Hightower: Designed with 160mm of front and 150mm of rear travel for unmatched capability and control over rough terrain.
- Santa Cruz 5010: A bike that invites you to hop, skip, and jump your way through adventurous trails.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The Juliana Furtado is the perfect choice for riders who want to bring their playful side to the trails, offering the perfect blend of performance, stability, and fun on every ride. Whether you’re tackling technical features, exploring flowy trails, or seeking adventure, the Furtado is built to deliver an exceptional ride that will leave you grinning from start to finish.
From the front door to the alpine and back again, the Juliana Joplin is your ticket to all-day adventure. Designed with big-wheel efficiency and trail-ready capability, it excels on both climbs and descents. Its 130mm of front travel and 120mm of rear travel smooth out washboard bumps and power through technical sections with confidence. This bike is built for versatility, keeping you efficient and comfortable no matter the terrain. Whether you're tackling rugged ascents or flowing down alpine trails, the Joplin handles it all with ease. Lightweight yet durable, it’s perfect for riders who want to explore far, fast, and without limits. With a focus on balance and control, the Joplin ensures every ride is smooth, fun, and adventurous. When it’s time to push boundaries and conquer new trails, this is the bike that’s ready to take you there.
Sessionable, pedalable, and all-around dependable, the Juliana Roubion is a trail bike designed to thrive in aggressive terrain and technical challenges. Its mixed-wheel setup (29” front, 27.5” rear) delivers the perfect balance of stability and maneuverability, letting you navigate rocky descents and tight switchbacks with precision. Featuring 150mm of VPP™ rear travel and a 160mm fork, the Roubion absorbs big hits and rough terrain while maintaining pedal efficiency for long climbs. Its slack geometry enhances control on steep descents, giving you the confidence to push your limits. Whether you're charging down gnarly trails, flowing through bike parks, or tackling backcountry adventures, this bike is built to inspire. Designed with premium materials and thoughtful details, the Roubion is as durable as it is capable. From manicured berms to alpine switchbacks, it handles it all with ease. With the Roubion, every ride becomes an opportunity to explore, session, and conquer.
Unleash your adventurous spirit with the Juliana Wilder. This versatile bike combines the lightning-fast acceleration and out-of-the-saddle sprint capabilities of a carbon XC race machine with the cornering precision and stability of a trail bike. Engineered to deliver the best of both worlds, it’s equally at home dominating racecourses or exploring winding trails. The Wilder’s lightweight carbon frame ensures nimble handling, while its progressive geometry offers confidence-inspiring control on technical terrain. Designed for speed and playfulness, it’s the perfect companion for riders who want to push their limits without sacrificing fun. Whether you're powering through an XC course, tackling steep climbs, or flowing through switchbacks, the Wilder brings performance and excitement to every ride. It’s a bike that excels under pressure yet thrives in moments of pure joy. With the Juliana Wilder, the trails are yours to conquer—and enjoy.
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