Juliana Furtado Carbon 27.5 R Mountain Bike - Women's

The Juliana Furtado C 27. 5 R Complete Mountain Bike is a versatile trail machine, not a one-trick enduro sled or XC pony, so it can keep up with you whether you're sweating up a technical ascent, flowing through sweeping descents, or dicing techy sections. This nimble bike bike has a long, slack geometry that increases stability without sacrificing the playfulness of its 27in wheels and short chainstays. The 2. 3in tire width provides traction without the added rolling resistance and slow rebound of a larger tire, though the frame still provides clearance for larger tires if you find yourself favoring looser terrain. The little sister to Juliana's enduro-bred Roubion, the Furtado emphasizes surgical precision, especially on tighter trails where trees and rocks pose clearance issues. That being said, this bike doesn't sacrifice much in the way of descending composure versus the Roubion, thanks to a reinvigorated geometry that's longer, slacker, and low-slung. The 67-degree head tube angle keeps you confident and composed when you're dropping into steep descents littered with rocks and sudden drops. Plus, it retains one of the lowest bottom brackets in Juliana's line at a mere 13. 1 inches, keeping you glued to the trail when you're charging at high speeds and railing around corners. Another notable geometry number, the 16. 7-inch chainstays are shorter than your average trail bike, making it quick to change direction around corners. It's loaded with 130-millimeters of travel (just a tick over five inches) of VPP suspension, which balances responsive pedaling with bump-smoothing compliance over rock gardens and forest roots. Surprisingly, the engineers at Juliana made this 130-millimeters of VPP travel feel a bit deeper than the numbers suggest, making it suitable for conquering all but the most technical of trails. And because Juliana gives it a custom shock tune for lighter female riders, you'll find its more sensitive and responsive than a shock designed for he...