Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 Coil Mountain Bike 2021

The Instinct has been designed for epic rides and wide-open singletrack. As our most versatile platform, the Instinct thrives on all types of trails, tackling features with the utmost efficiency and responsiveness.

The Instinct has been the go-to bike for riders looking for a bike that does it all, and our most recent design takes that philosophy to the next level. The desire to ride faster and harder than ever is universal amongst riders, and the changes we've made to our Instinct take that to heart while maintaining peak efficiency. Updated geometry and frame features mean that the Instinct is versatile and can adapt to meet any demands that you or the trail may have.

Size Specific Tune Suspension

Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.

FORM™ Alloy Frame Construction

FORM™ tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM™ tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.

RIDE-9 adjustment System Geometry

The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.

Adjust your RIDE-9 position for geometry before considering suspension effects, or variables like air pressure and shock compression. Make gradual, incremental changes, take notes, and be methodical. Don’t adjust in a hurry before a big ride. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Smoothlink Suspension Suspension

Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.

Smoothwall Carbon Frame Construction

Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.

Specifications:

• Frame -  SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
• Sizes -  XS-SM-MD-LG-XL
• Fork -  Cane Creek Helm Coil 150mm | 44mm Offset
• Front Travel -  150mm
• Shock -  Cane Creek DBCoil IL | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Coil Spring XS = 300 - SM = 350/400 - MD = 400 - LG = 500 - XL = 550 | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
• Rear Travel -  140mm
• Headset -  FSA Orbit NO.57E | 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 | 35mm Clamp
• Grips -  Ergon GE1 EVO Lock On
• Brakes -  Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metallic Pads | RT86 180mm F Rotor | RT86 180mm R Rotor
• Shifters -  Shimano XT
• Rear Derailleur -  Shimano XT
• Cranks & Chainrings -  Race Face Turbine Cinch | 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T | 30mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length
• Bottom Bracket -  Race Face BB92 30mm
• Cassette -  Shimano XT 10-51T
• Chain -  Shimano M8100
• Front Hub -  Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
• Rear Hub -  DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm
• Spokes -  DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
• Rims -  Race Face ARC 30 | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | 32H
• 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 -  Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm
• Saddle -  WTB Volt Race | Cromoly Rails | 142mm Width
• Weight -  56 KG | 32.0 LBS | Incl. Inner Tubes