Furtado 2.0 Carbon S Complete Mountain Bike - 2017
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Reigning as the gold standard by which all other trail bikes are measured, the Juliana Furtado saw a few updates in the mid-2016 2.0 release that further widened the gap to the rest of the herd. Continuing with the new 2.0 geometry, the 2017 Juliana Furtado 2.0 Carbon S Complete Mountain Bike arrives on the scene as a longer, lower, and slacker version of its lauded 1.0 predecessor with a nimble back end and aggressive pedaling platform that redefines the limitations of a trail bike. This particular version rocks a kit featuring SRAM's one-by GX drivetrain, Guide R hydraulic brakes, a dropper seatpost, and hard-charging Race Face AR 24 rims.
The shifts in geometry appear most obviously in the slacker head tube and steeper seat tube in comparison to the Furtado 1.0. The head tube loses a whole degree, dropping from 68 to 67, which brings it more in line with the previous Roubion model and expands the Furtado's capability when things get steep and gnarly. The steepened seat tube is equally impactful, with the forward-oriented position of the saddle making for better leverage on the pedals while grinding up climbs or cranking out speed over long stretches of flowy singletrack.
Compared to its predecessor, the Furtado 2.0 also features a longer reach, lower bottom bracket, 5mm more travel, increased dropper range, stubbier chainstays, and a wider rear axle. That pile of alterations means that it pedals harder, takes bigger bites out of terrain, and provides a wider seat height range for aggressively tackling double-digit grades on either side of zero.
The Virtual Pivot Point 3 (VPP3) suspension also sees some changes in the Furtado 2.0. The most immediately obvious is the extra 5mm of travel, but the tuning has also been revised. Where the old suspension curve described a deep "U," VPP3's curve resembles a flattened check mark, with less dramatic ramping on either end of the travel arc.
The results are that, during the initial stroke, VPP3 provides increased small bump compliance to keep the tires glued to the trail for more traction across lumpy terrain and root-strewn grades. It also maintains its predecessor's firm feel during accelerations while jockeying for position off the line or clearing a shelf at the crux of a climb. When paired with FOX's Evol air can, the ramp-up arc doesn't dramatically alter as the shock compresses, so the pedaling platform stays consistent across travel with less wallowing, bob, and bottoming out—even while the axle's path turns rearward as travel increases to absorb big hits.
Juliana’s industry-leading carbon fiber construction makes its way into Furtado 2.0 Carbon S, although this version uses a slightly lower grade of carbon fiber than the higher end Carbon CC frame. This requires more material be used to achieve the same strength, so it carries a bit more weight, but in every other aspect it’s held to the same astoundingly high standards as Juliana’s Carbon CC level frames. The upshot is that you get a frame that’s every bit as stiff and strong, with a much more palatable price tag.
Both triangles are constructed as whole, monocoque pieces, which also contributes to keeping weight low because the carbon can be wrapped through junctures and around joints. This eliminates the artificial weak points of bonded frames and actually requires less material in the process. While it's being cured, the frame is compacted from inside and out, a final step that virtually eliminates any excess material and resin pooling, resulting in more structural integrity and, of course, additional weight savings.
Details
- Versatile trail bike redefines its category
- 130mm travel with smooth, controlled VPP suspension
- Longer front end holds lines with confidence
- Nimble rear triangle with Boost spacing adding stiffness
- Carbon C frame blends strength and rigidity
- SRAM's GX drivetrain provides a wide range of gearing with one-by simplicity
- Rich aesthetics and enviable functionality define Juliana
- Item #JLI002U
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Performance
- Rear Travel
- 130 mm
- Fork
- FOX 34 Float Performance 130
- Front Travel
- 130 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 series tapered, cartridge bearing
- Shifters
- SRAM GX
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX 1x11
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect AL
- Bottom Bracket
- included w/ crankset
- Cassette
- 10 - 42 t SRAM XG 1150
- Chain
- SRAM PC 1130
- Brakeset
- SRAM Guide R
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Handlebar
- Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
- Handlebar Width
- 760 mm
- Grips
- Juliana single sided lock-on
- Stem
- Race Face Ride, 35mm clamp
- Saddle
- Juliana Segundo
- Seatpost
- [extra-small] RockShox Reverb Stealth 100mm travel, [small] RockShox Reverb Stealth 125mm travel, [medium, large] RockShox Reverb Stealth 150mm travel
- Wheelset
- Race Face AR 24
- Hubs
- [front] Novatec D541, [rear] Novatec D542
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, [rear] Maxxis Ardent Race EXO
- Tire Size
- [front] 27.5 x 2.3 in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.35 in
- Recommended Use
- trail, mountain bike
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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