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Instinct Alloy 50
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,399| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Instinct is a versatile enduro bike praised for its refined suspension kinematics, adjustable geometry via the Ride-9 system, and capability both uphill and downhill. It's noted for its supple suspension with small bump sensitivity and progressive end-stroke, making it a strong performer on technical trails. However, some reviews mention limitations like brake performance and bottom-bracket height in certain settings.
Versatile and adaptable to various riding styles
Refined suspension kinematics for more progressiveness
Ride-9 adjustable geometry system
Supple suspension with small bump sensitivity
Stable and capable descender
Guide R brakes lack power and adjustability
Bottom-bracket height can be limiting in slacker settings
Initial rear wheel rattle due to manufacturing defect
Is it a backcountry scree-slope raider? Is it a big-wheel play bike, a slack-angled couch, a relaxed-fit trail carver, a long-legged marathon racer? Yes.
BIKE MagazineWith 29” wheels, 155mm of travel and a lively rear linkage, this bike rolls over bumps with ease, grabs everything it can for traction and carries downhill momentum like a landslide.
BikerumorThe Rocky Mountain Instinct BC really is an easy bike to get to grips with.
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Jan 2020 · Scott Prendergast
It’s no secret that Rocky Mountain Bikes were there at the dawn of the mountain bike era and in a lot of ways they have also been at the forefront of shaping the modern crop of MTB’s. So, what else would you expect from one of British Colombia’s best bike builders other than pure Radness? No doubt when the crew at Rocky Mountain Bikes set out to create this all mountain shredder in their line up, they considered a longer […]
Sep 2019 · Dan Cavallari
With adjustable geometry and the ability to run 29 or 27.5 inch wheels, the Instinct C70 offers one-bike-stable versatility
Feb 2019 · James Bracey
The Rocky Mountain Instinct trail bike gets a big-travel makeover worthy of its North Shore Inspiration with the Carbon 90 BC Edition.
Lively ride characteristic.
At home on steep, technical trails both up and down.
Most of the geometry is completely dialled.
Tall bottom bracket height.
Dec 2018 · Steve Fisher
Rocky Mountain's 2019 Instinct Alloy 50 BC Edition uses its big wheels and long travel to eat up rough terrain.
Aug 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Although the shock is fixed in what would be the lowest and slackest position on the standard bike, the extra travel means a very tall 350mm bottom bracket (18mm higher than on the non-BC Instinct). . .
Aug 2018 · Jordan Villella
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 BC edition is the latest offering from the North Vancouver-based bike maker. It’s designed to shred the gnar — and do a reasonable job when the trail turns skyward. - Mtbr.com
Aug 2018
Usually reserved for its top-end carbon models, Rocky Mountain just gave the BC treatment to its alloy outback 29er, the Instinct. Have a look at what $3,700 can get you.
Jun 2018 · McCoy
Rocky Mountain’s R&D facility is nestled at the foot of Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains, home to some of the most well-known trails in the world.
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. 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 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB92 DUB |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain AM |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM 760mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect Dropper 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano M6000 / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M6000 |
| Rims | Sun Düroc 30 Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0-1.8 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746 Boost 148mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.3 / Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.3 |
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Last updated April 14
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