Juliana

Nevis D Complete Mountain Bike - 2015

Whether you’re new to mountain biking or you just appreciate killer value, the Juliana Nevis D Complete 2015 Women’s Mountain Bike brilliantly fits the bill. Starting with a lightweight and bombproof aluminum frame, the Nevis is made to tackle long rides and keep up with your ever-expanding skillset. The same can be said of the build kit, which was chosen to keep you out of the shop and on the trail, the way it should be.

Strength is important, but it simply can’t come at the expense of unnecessary weight. Thanks to the hydroformed aluminum tubing, the Nevis strikes an ideal balance of the aforementioned factors. In achieving this balance, stiffness is paramount, which is why you'll find that the rear triangle has a thru-axle, and the headtube is tapered to accommodate modern forks.

Just as important in the discussion of balance is geometry, and the Nevis has that part dialed. At 69 degrees, the head angle is agile when climbing but still leaves enough stability to keep you composed during high-speed descents. The roomy cockpit provides ample room to stretch out and get comfortable on longer rides, and it positions you between the wheels for neutral handling. In other words, when you ask the Nevis to do something, it’ll oblige without fuss. But should you find yourself getting overwhelmed by the terrain, you can relax, because you’re riding a bike that’s capable enough to get you through hairy sections of trail with a smile on your face.

The D build starts off with a RockShox Recon Gold TK fork, which is light and stiff. The drivetrain consists of Shimano SLX and Deore components, with SRAM’s DB1 brakeset keeping you in control on the descents. For the cockpit, Juliana supplies the custom handlebar, grips, and saddle — each of which is designed to complement a woman’s body. A Race Face stem and seatpost keeps things in check. The Nevis rolls on a hand-built wheelset that consists of SRAM hubs laced to WTB i19 tubeless-ready rims, and they’re wrapped in Maxxis Crossmark tires.

The 2015 Juliana Nevis D Complete Mountain Bike is available in three sizes, from X-Small to Medium, and in the color Indigo.