What sets the Instinct apart
Total trail precision
Razor sharp handling and a buttery but efficient suspension setup means satisfying small bump compliance and addictive flickability. Hitting the sweet spot between big hit confidence and surgical levels of precision, it rewards the rider ready to ride more of everything, faster.
An Instinct for every rider
Embiggening or shrinking a frame isn’t enough. That’s why the Instinct comes in six distinctly sized frames with specific suspension kinematics and two wheel-size options. It’s the only way to ensure every element of the Instinct’s character gets fully realized for every rider.
The right setup for any trail
Total precision is yours on any trail with our RIDE-9 adjustment system and 2-position rear axle that allows for chainstay length adjustment. It’s everything you need to quickly arrive on the best setup for the trail ahead.
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
Front Travel
150mm
Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS – SM = 190x45mm | MD – LG – XL = 210×52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Rear Travel
140mm
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5″ Crown Race
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes
Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm
Shifters
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Cranks & Chainring
Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB92 24mm
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Chain
Shimano M6100
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Rims
WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready – Tape | Valves Incl
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS – SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
Weight
31.2 LBS|14.18 KGS
Notes
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.
WHEEL SIZE
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
These figures are a rough guide only. Rider proportions, riding style, and personal preferences all factor in choosing the correct bike size. Rocky Mountain always recommends test riding and professional bike fitting at an authorized dealer.
Frame Size
29”: 175 – 188 cm / 5’9” – 6’2”
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND USER MANUALS
Find out all user manuals, critical dimensions and key standards.
FELIX BURKE
“The most versatile bike I have ridden”
“Whether it is a new trail that people keep saying is “so gnarly!” or a distant point on the map that makes for an ambitious objective for a ride, the Instinct handles it beautifully and makes it all just so fun!”
“The Instinct is an ideal weapon for riders who like long rides and prefer to pedal deep into a trail system with challenging climbs, yet it still more than holds its own when pointed downhill.”
“It makes the Instinct capable of covering a wide breadth of riding that falls under the trail category. From fast, flowing cross country to the steeper, more technical trails that the B.C. brand calls home.”
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