2015 Rocky Mountain

Instinct 930

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,699
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkManitou
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, X5
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct 930
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Instinct 930

26 mph

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(descending)

Reviews
Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition

Nov 2015 · McCoy

This is not a nimble bike and should not be ridden as if it were...

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MTBR
First Ride Review: Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition

Oct 2015

From general trail riding to long adventure rides or backcountry stage races to steep and blown out shuttle descents — this bike is ready. - Mtbr.com

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Bike Test | Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition

May 2015 · Andrew Richardson

Testing out the newest edition to the Rocky Mountain lineup, the Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition on the Canadian trails. What a machine!

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BikeRadar
Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition - first ride review

Jan 2015 · Guy Kesteven

Stiff, light trail 29er with super-slack ‘flat out, foot out’ swagger, but size and tune carefully for full potential

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Review: Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL

Aug 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL is a big-wheeled bike for big rides

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BIKE Magazine
'14 Bible of Bike Tests Roundtable Reels: Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL BC Edition

Feb 2014

The Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL BC Edition sparked serious emotions in our testers, leading to this robust debate about what wheel size actually means.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate

Fork

Manitou Minute Expert. 130mm. TPC Absolute+ Damper / Hydraulic Bottom Out / Compression / Lockout / Rebound / 15mm Hexlock Axle / Tapered Steerer

Travel130mm

Shock

Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face Press Fit Team XC

Headset

Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered

Stem

Race Face 6° x 60-80mm

Handlebar

Race Face Ride 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep

Saddle

WTB Volt Race

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm x 400mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd

Front Derailleur

SRAM X5 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd

Crank

Race Face Ride 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd

Shifters

Shimano Deore Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd

Chain

Shimano HG54 10spd

Brakes

Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M506 I-Spec Shifter Mount

Wheels
Rims

Wheeltech Inferno 27 by SUNringlé

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion

Front Hub

Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle

Rear Hub

Shimano 618 / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle

Tires

Maxxis F: Ardent EXO Folding 29\" x 2.4\" R: Ikon EXO Folding 29\" x 2.35\"

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