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Instinct 930 MSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,399| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Manitou |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, X7 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
Nov 2015 · McCoy
This is not a nimble bike and should not be ridden as if it were...
Oct 2015 · Kent Robertson
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
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!
Jan 2015 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, light trail 29er with super-slack ‘flat out, foot out’ swagger, but size and tune carefully for full potential
Aug 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL is a big-wheeled bike for big rides
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.
| Frame | Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. 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 / Tapered Steerer Travel: 130mm |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB 6° x 60-80mm |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain Five15 XC 31.8mm x 760mm x 5° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect Cinch 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M506 I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0 Stainless |
| Front Hub | Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano / 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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Last updated April 14
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