Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Juliana Quincy. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
19 reasons to buy
- The bike is women-specific with its women's Ergon saddle and narrow Easton handlebars.
- The Juliana Quincy is offered in three sizes, fitting riders 5’ to 5’8".
- Juliana offers a lifetime warranty on the carefully constructed carbon frame.
- The bike has boost spacing, allowing a wider tire to fit on the bike. The Juliana Quincy can fit a 650b x 2.1” or a 700c x 45mm wheel and tire setup.
- The bike is responsive and agile with the lightweight carbon frame, slack head tube angle and flared drop bars.
- Weighing in at just over 18 lbs., the Quincy is quick to accelerate.
- The long wheelbase creates stability over rough terrain and on descents.
- Wide tires on the Juliana Quincy reduce road chatter and increase comfort on the bike.
- The wide rims on the DT Swiss 370 or Santa Cruz Reserve wheels allow the rider to run lower tire pressure, for greater traction, on a variety of surfaces.
- The knobby WTB Rangers or Maxxis Ravager EXO tires on the Juliana Quincy provide great traction on rough terrain and improve the bike’s cornering capabilities.
- With the right wheel and tire setup, the Juliana Quincy is very versatile. It is designed to be an endurance gravel adventure machine, though it can also serve as a bikepacking bike, commuter, road bike and cyclocross race bike.
- The gearing is ideal for riding the bike loaded with bags or over steep rocky terrain.
- The wide chainstay and downtube create a stiff base for the bike, ensuring efficient power transfer when pedalling.
- The bike includes a chainstay protector. This reduces any noise from chain slap and protects the bike from damage riding off-road.
- One expert found, the 74.5 degrees seat tube angle put them in a more upright riding position and reduced the amount of pressure on her hands, on long rides.
- The Quincy can accept an internally routed dropper post.
- The flared drop bars offer riders a variety of riding positions for maximum comfort on longer rides.
- The bike has mounts for up to three water bottles.
- The Juliana Quincy has mudguard mounts.
3 reasons not to buy
- The bike does not fit women over 5’ 8”.
- The Juliana Quincy lacks low gears, that are ideal for powerful sprints.
- The knobby tires that come on the bike create drag when riding on paved surfaces.
Bottom line
The Juliana Quincy is a fine-tuned adventure machine. It is the women’s version of the Santa Cruz Stigmata, with a women’s specific seat and narrow handlebars. The bike is comfortable, responsive and agile with a carbon frame, drop bars, long wheelbase and wide tires. The bike can be used for gravel grinding, bikepacking, cyclocross racing, commuting and road riding with the right tire and wheel setup. The bike does not fit women over 5’ 8”. The price tag on the bike is high compared to many other adventure gravel bikes, but so is the quality of it’s components.Where to buy
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18.27, 18.88 lb
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