A little bit (cross) country. A little bit rock and roll.
The 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!
- Sold on 29ers but need a bit more travel? The Maverick could be just your ticket.
- Fancy something like the Joplin but with 27.5 wheels? Say hello to the Furtado.
- New bike day? Register your Joplin or learn how to set up your bike.
Key Features:
| Available in: | Aluminum, Carbon C & Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 29er |
| Front Travel: | 130mm |
| Rear Travel: | 120mm |
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34.66 lbs / 15.72 kg | R
33.18 lbs / 15.05 kg |
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Material | Material | ||
Dämpfer | Dämpfer | ||
Gabel | Gabel | ||
Schaltwerk | Schaltwerk | ||
Schalthebel | Schalthebel | ||
Kassette | Kassette | ||
Kette | Kette | ||
Tretlager | Tretlager | ||
Steuersatzlager | Steuersatzlager | ||
Hinterreifen | Hinterreifen | ||
Vorderreifen | Vorderreifen | ||
Dichtmilch | Dichtmilch | ||
Vorderradnabe | Vorderradnabe | ||
Vordere Felge | Vordere Felge | ||
Hinterradnabe | Hinterradnabe | ||
Hintere Felge | Hintere Felge | ||
Vordere Bremsscheibe | Vordere Bremsscheibe | ||
Hintere Bremsscheibe | Hintere Bremsscheibe | ||
Bremsen | Bremsen | ||
Kurbelgarnitur | Kurbelgarnitur | ||
Lenker | Lenker | ||
Vorbau | Vorbau | ||
Sattel | Sattel | ||
Sattelstütze | Sattelstütze | ||
Griffe | Griffe | ||
Federweg | Federweg | ||
Laufrad-Größe | Laufrad-Größe |
Geometry
| XS | S | M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 425 | 450 |
| Stack | 592 | 601 | 610 |
| Lenkwinkel | 65.7° | 65.7° | 65.7° |
| Sitzrohrlänge | 370 | 380 | 405 |
| Front Center | 699 | 728 | 757 |
| Tretlagerhöhe | 335 | 335 | 335 |
| Tretlager-Absenkung | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Radstand | 1129 | 1158 | 1187 |
| Hinterbau-Länge | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Steuerrohrlänge | 90 | 100 | 110 |
| Oberrohrlänge | 539 | 567 | 596 |
| Sitzwinkel | 76.8° | 76.7° | 76.6° |
| Überstandshöhe | 681 | 696 | 708 |
Units
cm
Frame Sizing
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.
Units
cm
XS
S
M
Maintenance Information
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Joplin Tech Support
| 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 |
Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.
If you know the difference between a wrench and a spanner then we have a host of simple-to-follow guides for the basic service jobs.
We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.
