Setup Guide
So you’ve got yourself a shiny new Juliana, now it’s time to make it truly your own. From suspension setup to saddle height, this guide will show you the basics of bike setup — without any mansplaining.
Setup Guide
So you’ve got yourself a shiny new Juliana, now it’s time to make it truly your own. From suspension setup to saddle height, this guide will show you the basics of bike setup — without any mansplaining.
Geometry
Flip chips are an adjustment mechanism found in the lower link of many of our VPP™ bikes that changes the bike’s geometry and suspension rate. You can adapt your bike to suit your trails, your riding style and your needs.
Low and High
In the Low position, the BB height is lowered, the shock rate becomes more progressive, providing plenty of traction while climbing and extra squish for small bump compliance, while also giving you some bottom-out resistance for big hits. In the High setting, BB height is higher so there’s improved pedal clearance for slower, techier terrain, the bike rides a little taller in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support.
Low and High
In the Low position, the BB height is lowered, the shock rate becomes more progressive, providing plenty of traction while climbing and extra squish for small bump compliance, while also giving you some bottom-out resistance for big hits. In the High setting, BB height is higher so there’s improved pedal clearance for slower, techier terrain, the bike rides a little taller in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support.
Flipping your chip
Switching the lower link chip between High and Low only requires a 6mm Allen wrench and a minute or two—simply loosen and remove the bolt, flip the chips (one each side of the lower link), and retighten to the correct torque spec. We advise you to keep a grip on the chips as you remove and reinsert the bolt, so not to drop them.