2019 Rocky Mountain

Instinct Carbon 70

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
Compare the full range

MSRP$5,499
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance Elite
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes

For This Bike

Accessories
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Instinct Carbon 70
Other Trail bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Instinct Carbon 70

26 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed // Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition

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 […]

Read Review

Velo
Review: Rocky Mountain Instinct C70

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

Read Review

MBR
Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition: first ride - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Lively ride characteristic.

  • At home on steep, technical trails both up and down.

  • Most of the geometry is completely dialled.

Lows
  • Tall bottom bracket height.

Read Review

BikeRadar
Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition first ride review

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). . .

Read Review

MTBR
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 BC Edition released

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

Read Review

Mountain Bike Action
Review - Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70

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.

Read Review

BIKE Magazine
Tested: The Shape-Shifting Rocky Mountain Instinct

Apr 2018

The Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 is a bike that can be anything, to anyone.

Read Review

Bikerumor
Review: 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 mountain bike blends XC and Trail

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...

Read Review

Geometry
99 Spokes on YouTube99 Spokes on YouTube
Specs
Build
Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 140mm

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Elite

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeDropper

Grips

Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT

Wheels
Rims

Race Face AR 27 Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl

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

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

Last updated April 14
Not listed for 1,076 days