Juliana built the 2015 Rubion X01 Complete Women's Mountain Bike for ladies who charge hard in hairy terrain. So whether you're strapping on a number plate in your local series, or you just aren't happy until the trails get interesting, you just found your new best friend. It's no secret that we love the Rubion, and it's fairly easy to see why. First, 27. 5-inch wheels have quickly become the defacto wheel size for riders who push it, thanks to the responsive handling and fast rolling speed. Then there's the 150mm of rear wheel travel, which is primed to smooth out harsh trails, while the VPP suspension platform lends efficient pedaling on the climbs. And that's without mentioning the neutral geometry that descends with aplomb, and generally rips whether up or down. The head angle sits at 67 degrees, which provides plenty of high-speed stability, without being cumbersome at lower speeds. At 17. 3 inches, the chainstays are long enough to keep you centered in the bike, yet short enough to allow the Rubion to carve up turns with ease. Both the front and rear triangles are constructed as a whole, rather than bonding them together from sub-assemblies. In addition to saving weight, it ensures that the Rubion is as strong as possible. That's because the fibers are uninterrupted by seams, which happens with other construction methods. If you were to cut it in half, you'd find that the inside of the tubes have the same perfectly smooth finish as the outside. That's a result of construction techniques that maximize the compaction of the layers. The benefit is that it's lighter, because any excess epoxy is squeezed from the frame prior to curing, and this ideal degree of compaction optimizes the strength