Name: Juliana Wilder
Brand: Juliana
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92 (7 reviews)

92/100

BikeRide Score

Users (4 ratings)

100

Experts (3 reviews)

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Juliana Wilder. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

11 reasons to buy

Experts and owners describe the Wilder as an aggressive climbing bike that is still stable on descents.

Testers feel the Wilder is a good choice for avid trail riders who want a light, nimble hill climber.

The Wilder's suspension design propels the bike forward rather than upward when the suspension rebounds.

Experts say the 29" wheels and suspension pair well to create a smooth ride.

Juliana is a female-specific brand, so the Wilder is optimized for average female weight and proportions.

Experts appreciate the size-specific geometry, cranks, and chainstays.

Riders (especially those needing small frames) love that Juliana fits two bottle cage mounts inside the bike's small triangle instead of the usual single bottle holder.

Experts are impressed by the electronic drivetrain and wireless dropper post equipped on the top X01 build.

Juliana offers a lifetime warranty on the frame and bearings.

Cable routing is fully internal for better cable protection.

Owners like the color choices, especially one dubbed "Purple Sweetness and Lavender."

5 reasons not to buy

Reviewers find the Wilder to be expensive, especially the top build.

According to some testers, the 120mm (front) and 115mm (rear) travel may be too much for serious cross-country riders.

Experts feel that a bottle cage mounted on the outside of the downtube would be easily damaged, making that mounting point redundant.

Reviewers find the SRAM X01 AXS drivetrain a pricey upgrade, arguably without the performance to match.

Testers are disappointed by the stock Maxxis Rekon tires.

Bottom line

Juliana is a sub-brand of Santa Cruz specializing in women's bikes. The Wilder has female-specific geometry and components, and the suspension is tuned for lighter riders. Both experts and owners enjoy riding the Wilder, but this fun comes with a substantial price tag. The bike's marketing as a "Carbon XC race rig" may also sell it short. According to experts, the Wilder performs better as an all-day trail machine than as a pure cross-country racer. Overall, the design and component quality is evident, but the high price may be a deterrent, particularly for a bike that lacks specialization.

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Facts

Gender

Women

Type

Cross Country, Trail, Mountain, Non-Electric

Release Year

Brand

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Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

24.49, 26.22 lb

Suspension

Brake Type

Frame Material

I’m still keeping my big bike for bike park days and gnarly epics. But when it comes to most after-work spins, I find myself reaching for the Wilder, and I don’t feel guilty about it in the slightest.

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