Introducing Rocky Mountain Instinct

Full trail bike, which will not disappoint you in any situation, is even better this year. Read more about the innovative design of the new Rocky Mountain Instinct, which expands our range of mountain bikes.

Instinct is designed for epic singletrack riding. However, it is a highly versatile bike suitable for trails of all kinds. If you are looking for a versatile mountain bike that will not be intimidated by anything, Instinct is created just for you.

Tuned trail bike to the max

Thanks to its improved geometry, Instinct handles even more aggressive and faster driving than ever before, and is safe and efficient on the trail. It will adapt to any requirements you have for it. It easily overcomes jumps, drops, quick flaps and roots or rock guards and gives you exemplary feedback.

The latest version of Rocky Mountain Instinct takes the idea of the perfect trail bike to the next level. When designing the new model, the manufacturer heard the desire of all riders who want to ride even faster and rougher, while maintaining the bike's top efficiency.

Team driver Felix Burke says: “I feel like I can spend the whole day in the pedals of Instinct and it will not be afraid of demanding descents or long technical ascents. Every time I step on the pedals, I look forward to where this bike will take me and what adventures await me. ”

Instinct in more details

The Instinct model unifies the all-suspension Rocky Mountain trail line. Here are its basic features:

• Designed for: Trail
• Front stroke: 150mm
• Rear stroke: 140mm
• Wheel size: 29" & 27,5"

The well-thought-out frame is designed to work perfectly in all sizes and with riders of different heights. Rocky Mountain uses 27.5" wheels for smaller sizes and 29" for M and larger frames. To suit every rider, the Instinct is available in a total of six sizes, including two S-size bike variants. The suspension is also tuned differently for each size, so that riders of all constitutions experience the perfect feeling of riding on Rocky Mountain. The following comparison shows how Instinct frames differ in different sizes to achieve uniform driving characteristics.

Frame features

What have they improved in Rocky Mountain for top features and versatility? Engineers of the Canadian brand are constantly trying to take their wheels to the next level, so they come up with new ideas and take care of their perfect application. As an added value, they set the best possible ratio between stability and playfulness, ease of maintenance and frame life.

10mm chain stay/strut adjustment

• Long for stability at high speeds
• Short for playfulness
• The 180mm Rocky Mountain brake holder requires no additional parts
• New Rocky Mountain foot
• The long variant is compatible with the universal SRAM UDH foot

 

RIDE-9 system

The RIDE-9 system allows the rider to fine-tune the geometry even more precisely with just two Allen keys. The result is nine possible setting variants.

 

Internal cable routing for carbon models

Full internal routing of hoses and cables ensures clean style and no banging while driving.

 

Frame protection and chain guide

The bike comes with a lower frame tube protection, a noise-absorbing chain stay protector and other protectors.
New “Canadarm” handle and OneUp Components V2 chain guide.

 

Modular shock-absorber

• Allows adjustment of suspension kinematics.
• It is available in carbon variants.

 

Innovative pipe profile

• Modern look with a focus on the rigidity of the front triangle and steering precision

 

Double bearings on chain and seat stays

• They strengthen rigidity and durability. Covered bearings are on all pins, including the lower mounts of the shock absorber, which is compatible with aftermarket shock absorbers.

Here you can find Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 29" with complete specifications and do not forget to check out another Rocky Mountain products.

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