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Instinct 970 MSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$4,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Mar 2018 · Christophe Noel
With refresh in the middle of last year, the 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Trail 29er keeps its XC pacing but ups the technical capability. The result is a fast, nimble bike ready for rougher trails. Our full review explains what's changed, and why the updates were a good thing...
Feb 2018 · Ieuan Williams
A Canadian answer to all things 29
Feb 2018
Rocky Mountain's 140mm travel 29er is aimed at the all-day trail rider. It's been a while since we've ridden a Rocky, let's see how it holds up after a few weeks of shredding.
Looks great.
Mostly great spec for the cash.
Lively and fast through the singletrack.
Under-gunned SRAM Level brakes.
Horrendous saddle.
Jan 2018 · Antony de Heveningham
The BC Edition of the Rocky Mountain Instinct is the longest travel 29er from the Canadian brand. But is it too much bike? Antony gives us the lowdown
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
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon C13. BC2™ Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Factory 130mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Cinch BB92 Press Fit |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40 |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine 760mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Direct Mount |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Turbine Cinch 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11-46T |
| Chain | Shimano HG-700 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 180mm Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT I-Spec II |
| Rims | Stan's ZTR Arch Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 1.8-1.6 |
| Front Hub | Shimano XT Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano XT 142mm |
| Tires | Maxxis DHR II 29 x 2.3 Folding |
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Last updated April 14
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