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Instinct 970 MSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$5,099| Weight | 29.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float Fit4 Adjust. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Cinch 30mm BB92 Pressfit |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB 35mm 7° x 60-80mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 1/2 Rise 35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT E-Type Mount 2x11spd |
| Crank | Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 36/26T 2x11spd |
| Shifters | Shimano XT Rapid Fire I-Spec II 2x11spd |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11-40T 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano XT 11spd |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT I-Spec II Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Stan\'s ZTR Rapid 28 Incl Tubeless Kit |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted |
| Front Hub | Shimano XT / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT / 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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