Joplin MY25

From The Front Door To The Alpine And Back Again

The Joplin’s 29-inch wheels and lean frame float over washboard bumps with the same ease it devours jagged ledges. The geometry of a big travel trail bike blended with 130mm of travel in the front and 120mm in the rear, creating a capable climber that doesn’t flinch when roots get ragged and rocks start to roll. Let’s go fast. Let’s go far. Let’s go until your legs are ready to give up, and then go some more. Let’s make every second count. Let’s carve rides out of busy days and put those lines on the map on your done list.

Carbon C/CC
Front (MM) 130
Rear (MM) 120
Wheel Size 29
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Model Specs

Suspension System VPP
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Translation missing: en.products.product.specs.seat_post 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Length 190mm
Shock Stroke 45mm
Fork Compatibility 130mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Rear Brake Mount PM 180mm
Bottom Bracket Shell 73mm Threaded
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Max Chainring Size 36t
Water Bottle Mounts 1
Shock Bushing Size Front 30x8
Shock Bushing Size Rear 30x8

Build Kits

Select a Build Kit

Weight 30.59 lbs / 13.88 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 120mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Performance, 190x45
Fork RockShox Pike Base, 130mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Rear Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt 32h
Front Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim RaceFace AR Offset 30 29"
Front Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Rear Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Brakes SRAM G2 R
Crankset SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 32t
Handlebars RaceFace Ride
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle Juliana Primiero Saddle
Seatpost SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips / Bar Tape Juliana House Grips
Weight 29.82 lbs / 13.52 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 120mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Performance, 190x45
Fork FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim RaceFace AR Offeset 30, 29"
Rear Hub DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim RaceFace AR Offeset 30, 29"
Front Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Rear Rotor Avid Centerline, 180mm
Brakes SRAM G2 R
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebars Burgtec RideWide Alloy
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle Juliana Primiero Saddle
Seatpost OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
Grips / Bar Tape Juliana House Grips
Weight 29.88 lbs / 13.55 kg
Material Carbon C
Travel 120mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45
Fork FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, Grip X, 130mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
Rear Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Rim Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle Juliana Primiero -or- WTB Deva, Cromoly
Seatpost OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips / Bar Tape Juliana House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger
Weight 29.07 lbs / 13.18 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 120mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Factory, 190x45
Fork FOX 34 Float Factory, Grip X, 130mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Cassette SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Tire Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO
Front Hub DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim Reserve 30|SL Carbon
Rear Hub DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h, DEG 90T
Rear Rim Reserve 30|SL Carbon
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Brakes SRAM Code Silver Stealth
Crankset SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm
Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Saddle Juliana Primiero -or- WTB Deva, Cromoly SL
Seatpost OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips / Bar Tape Juliana House Grips
Battery Charger SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger
Weight 5.98 lbs / 2.71 kg
Material Carbon CC
Travel 120mm
Wheel Size 29
Shock FOX Float Factory, 190x45

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.
xs s m
Reach (Hi/Lo) 405/403 430/428 455/453
Stack (Hi/Lo) 601/603 610/612 619/621
Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5 65.7/65.5
Head Tube Length 95/95 105/105 115/115
Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) 76/75.7 76.3/76 76.7/76.4
Seat Tube Length 370/370 380/380 405/405
Rear Center (Hi/Lo) 430/431 430/431 433/434
Front Center (Hi/Lo) 708/708 737/737 766/766
BB Height (Hi/Lo) 335/332 335/332 335/332
BB Drop (Hi/Lo) 38/41 38/41 38/41
Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) 1138/1138 1167/1167 1199/1199
Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) 555/556 579/580 602/603
Standover Height (Hi/Lo) 680/676 693/691 696/693

Size Guide

X-Small
142cm 4'8" - 154cm 5'1" Reach: 405mm
Small
154cm 5'1" - 165cm 5'5" Reach: 430mm
Medium
165cm 5'5" - 175cm 5'9" Reach: 455mm

Suspension Setup

(2025) Fox Float Factory
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 80 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
120 54 100 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
140 64 120 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
160 73 140 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
180 82 160 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
200 91 175 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
220 100 195 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
240 109 215 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
260 118 235 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
(2025) Fox Float 34 Factory
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (from closed) Compression (L/H from closed)
120 54 64 13 10/10
130 59 69 12 10/10
140 64 74 11 10/10
150 68 78 10 10/10
160 73 83 9 10/10
170 77 88 8 10/10
180 82 92 7 10/10
190 86 97 6 10/10
200 91 102 5 10/10
210 95 106 4 10/10
220 100 111 3 10/10
230 104 116 2 10/10
240 109 120 1 10/10
(2024) Fox 34 Factory G2 130
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (L/H from closed) Compression (L/H from closed)
120 54 64 9/8 10/5
130 59 69 8/7 10/5
140 64 74 7/6 10/5
150 68 78 7/6 10/5
160 73 83 6/5 10/5
170 77 88 6/5 10/5
180 82 92 5/4 10/5
190 86 97 4/3 10/5
200 91 102 4/3 10/5
210 95 106 3/2 10/5
220 100 111 2/1 10/5
230 104 116 2/1 10/5
240 109 120 1/0 10/5
(2024) Fox Float Factory
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 110 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
120 54 135 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
140 63 155 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
160 72 180 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
180 81 200 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
200 90 225 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
220 99 245 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
240 108 270 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
260 117 290 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
(2025) Fox Float Performance Elite
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 80 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
120 54 100 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
140 64 120 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
160 73 140 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
180 82 160 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
200 91 175 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
220 100 195 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
240 109 215 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
260 118 235 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
(2025) Fox Float 34 Performance Elite
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (from closed) Compression (L/H from closed)
120 54 64 13 10/10
130 59 69 12 10/10
140 64 74 11 10/10
150 68 78 10 10/10
160 73 83 9 10/10
170 77 88 8 10/10
180 82 92 7 10/10
190 86 97 6 10/10
200 91 102 5 10/10
210 95 106 4 10/10
220 100 111 3 10/10
230 104 116 2 10/10
240 109 120 1 10/10
(2024) Fox 34 Float Perf. Elite 130 29
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (from closed)
120 54 64 12
130 59 69 11
140 64 74 10
150 68 78 9
160 73 83 8
170 77 88 7
180 82 92 6
190 86 97 6
200 91 102 5
210 95 106 4
220 100 111 3
230 104 116 2
(2024) Fox Float DPS Performance Elite
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 110 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
120 54 135 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
140 64 155 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
160 73 180 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
180 82 200 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
200 91 225 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
220 100 245 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
240 109 270 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
260 118 290 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
(2024) Fox Float Perf. Elite
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 80 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
120 54 100 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
140 64 120 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
160 73 140 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
180 82 160 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
200 91 175 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
220 100 195 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
240 109 215 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
260 118 235 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 3
Fox Performance 34 130
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (from closed)
120 54 64 13
130 59 69 12
140 64 74 11
150 68 78 10
160 73 83 9
170 77 88 8
180 82 92 7
190 86 97 6
200 91 102 5
210 95 106 4
220 100 111 3
230 104 116 2
240 109 120 1
Fox Float Performance
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 110 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
120 54 135 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
140 63 155 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
160 72 180 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
180 81 200 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
200 90 225 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
220 99 245 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
240 108 270 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
260 117 290 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4
Rockshox Pike Base 130
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Rebound (from closed)
100 45 40 12
120 54 50 11
140 63 60 11
160 72 70 9
180 81 80 8
200 90 90 8
220 99 100 7
240 108 120 6
Fox Float Performance
Rider Weight (lbs) Rider Weight (kgs) Pressure (psi) Sag Rebound (from closed)
100 45 110 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
120 54 135 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 8
140 63 155 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
160 72 180 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
180 81 200 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 7
200 90 225 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
220 99 245 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 6
240 108 270 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 5
260 117 290 29-32%, 13-14.5mm 4

Transmission Setup

Frame Size Flip Chip Setup Key Setup Cog 30T 32T 34T 36T
XSmall High B 7 116 118 118 120
Small High B 7 116 118 118 120
Medium High B 7 116 118 118 120
XSmall Low B 7 116 116 118 118
Small Low B 7 116 116 118 118
Medium Low B 7 116 118 118 120

Exploded Diagrams

Upper Link
label name quantity part_number blurb
A 29-24191 1 Upper Link
B 11-12681 2 6900-2RS Bearing
C 26-15533 2 M10x3 Washer Apply grease to inner surface
D 26-18690 2 Bearing Dust Shield Apply grease to inner surface
E 11-12681 2 6900-2RS Bearing
F 26-22561 1 10x35.25 Bearing spacer
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Seat Collar, Head Badge, and Downtube Protector
label name quantity part_number blurb torque
A 67-19217 1 Head Tube Badge Clean frame surface, center on headtube
B 30-24189 1 Downtube Protector
C 26-18382 2 M4x12 BHC Apply grease to treads 0.65 Nm
D 34-20201 1 36.4 Seat Collar
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Lower Link
label name quantity part_number blurb torque
A 29-24190 1 Lower Link
B 11-18385 4 6900-1ZR Bearing
C 26-18690 4 Bearing Dust Shield Apply grease to inner surface
D 26-18691 1 10x30.5 Bearing spacer
E 26-18692 1 10x41.5 Bearing Spacer
F 26-12678 1 M6 Grease Fitting 9 Nm
G 26-15532 1 M5x5 Set Screw Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Glovebox
label name quantity part_number torque blurb
A 26-22843 1 Glovebox lid
B 26-25333 1 Glovebox bezel
C 26-23284 4 M3x8 BHCS 0.5 Nm Apply Loctite 242 to threads
D 30-23225 2 Glovebox nut
E 26-22358 1 M3x6 0.6 Nm Apply Loctite 242 to threads
F 30-22620 1 Storage Bulkhead Install inside Downtube
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Rear Axle, Derailleur Hanger, Chainstay Protector, and Rear Fender
label name quantity part_number blurb torque
A 08-22209 1 Rear axle 12x173.7 Apply grease to shaft and threads
B 23-23491 1 SCB UDH Interchangeable with Sram UDH
C 26-23492 1 SCB UDH screw Reverse thread 20 Nm
D 30-20361 1 Chainstay Protector
E 26-15939 1 M3x12 BHCS Apply grease to treads 0.5 Nm
F 30-21453 1 Seatstay Protector
G 30-23094 1 Lower Link Fender
H 26-18382 2 M4x12 BHC Apply grease to treads 0.65 Nm
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Upper Link and Lower Link Hardware
label name quantity torque part_number blurb
A 26-20122 2 16 Nm M10x23 Screw Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
B 26-22461 1 20 Nm M8x45 Shock Bolt Apply Loctite 242 to threads
C 26-18289 1 20 Nm M8x43 Shock Bolt Apply Loctite 242 to threads
D 26-21452 1 M8x2 Flip Chip NDS Apply grease to surface
E 26-21451 1 M8x2 Flip Chip DS Apply grease to surface
F 08-23720 2 13.6 Nm Pivot Axle M10x81 Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
G 26-15632 3 M5 Tapered Washer Apply grease to surface
H 26-12652 3 M5 Washer
I 26-15946 3 5.6 Nm M5x20 SHCS Apply Loctite 242 to threads
J 08-23721 1 Pivot Axle M10x69 Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy

Manuals & Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.

FAQs

We recommend a 2.5" max on the rear.

The frame is UDH-compatible, but comes with our own machined aluminum hanger. You can replace it with another Santa Cruz hanger or a SRAM UDH.

The Joplin.5 will fit up to a 220mm rotor. The frame is 180mm-direct, so that's the minimum size that's compatible.

CC frames use the very best carbon materials available. C Carbon frames have all the same features but the trade off for a little less $ is a little more weight. Both versions are made in our own factory, are just as strong and stiff as one another. And both feature our lifetime warranty.

The Joplin comes with two bags - a tube purse and a tool wallet. You should be able to fit a superlight tube, a small pump, tire lever, and misc odds and ends in these two bags.

The Joplin uses a a 190x45mm shock with 8x30 hardware front and rear.

This bike uses integrated headset cups. The upper up is 41mm and the lower cup is 52mm. The SHIS name is IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40.For Chris King this is a DropSet.3

Our geometry is based off of a 130mm fork with a 44mm offset. We wouldn't recommend less travel than that, as the steering will be too twitchy and the BB will get a bit low. 140mm is the max travel fork we recommend.

Yes, this bike is equipped with ISCG-05 tabs for easy chain guide mounting. Most guides/bash guards that follow the ISCG-05 standard should fit.

You should definitely try both, but we typically recommend starting in High. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained.

There's a "flip chip" on the link where the shock mounts. Just remove the lower shock bolt and flip the chips to the setting you desire.