Instinct Carbon 70
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP | $5,499 |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance Elite |
Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
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.
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
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
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.
Apr 2018
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 is a bike that can be anything, to anyone.
Mar 2018
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...
Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB92 DUB |
Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM |
Handlebar | Race Face Turbine R 780mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
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Crank | SRAM Stylo 7k Eagle 32T |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 10-50T |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle |
Brakes | Shimano XT / Shimano RT66 180mm / Shimano RT66 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
Rims | Race Face AR 27 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl |
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Spokes | WTB 1.8-1.6 |
Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 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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