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Today’s DealsInstinct 999 MSL Frame
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,899| Weight | 5.7 lbs (frame) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130mm rear |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ |

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 |
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| Shock | Fox Float DPS Kashima Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Press Fit BB92 |
| Headset | IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom |
| Seatpost | 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Front Derailleur | E Type Low Direct Mount S3 + ISCG 05 |
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Last updated April 14
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