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Instinct 950
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,899| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
Oct 2017 · Jason Sumner
Two-day test session in Fruita, Colorado, aboard revised 29er and 27.5+ options from North Vancouver-based bike maker. - Mtbr.com
Oct 2016
The Rocky Mountain Instinct puts finesse first and foremost, but can be a bruiser when it needs to don the brass knuckles.
Nov 2015 · McCoy
This is not a nimble bike and should not be ridden as if it were...
Jan 2015 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, light trail 29er with super-slack ‘flat out, foot out’ swagger, but size and tune carefully for full potential
Dec 2014 · Christoph Bayer
The bright green Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL didn’t just stand out amongst the other black and silver test bikes because of its colour: the high quality finish and beautiful shapes also contribute to the stylish-looking machine. This review is part of a Group Test. View the main article here. Cube Stereo 120 HPC Race […]
Aug 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL is a big-wheeled bike for big rides
| Frame | FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Fit4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB 7° 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 | Shimano Deore E 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 SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted |
| 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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