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Instinct Alloy 50
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'8" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'6"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Summary
The Rocky Mountain Instinct is a highly versatile and adjustable trail bike, praised for its balanced performance across climbing and descending. Its Ride-9 system and adjustable geometry allow riders to fine-tune the bike to their preferences, making it suitable for a wide range of trails and riding styles. While it excels in versatility and adjustability, some reviews note limitations in high-speed stability and component choices.
Highly adjustable geometry and suspension
Versatile performance suitable for a wide range of trails
Balanced and stable ride quality
Good climbing efficiency
Excellent traction and handling on descents
Frequent pedal strikes due to low bottom bracket
Some component choices could be improved
Limitations in high-speed stability
Initial setup may require adjustments
The Rocky Mountain Instinct is far too capable to be lumped into a category as pedestrian as 'trail bike.'
BetaA dialed and capable bike that puts the 'all' in all-mountain.Bicycling
Rocky Mountain’s 2021 Instinct offers solid modern geo and enough adjustability that anyone should be able to tune this bike to their terrain or riding style.
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Sep 2024
The Rocky Mountain Instinct A10 offers great adjustability and ride quality but falls short in component quality for its price.
Wide range of geometry adjustments
Fun and intuitive on-trail demeanor
Under-powered brakes and fork
Heavy (size large weighed 36.2 lbs)
Nov 2024 · Henry Quinney
Three shocks and a whole bunch of laps to try to improve the Instinct.
Good geometry
Good features
Good adjustability
Impressive weight
Shock tune not to liking
Limited compression damping adjustment
Difficulty accessing latter stages of travel with higher spring rate
Oct 2024
The new Instinct Powerplay SL packs a punch in a lightweight package. Powered by the all-new Dyname S4 Lite drive system.
Mar 2024 · Tim Wild
Rocky Mountain Instinct at a glance: longer chainstays, steeper seat angle, longer dropper posts plus adjustable reach and chainstay length.
Mar 2024 · Steve Fisher
Rocky Mountain refines the Instinct into their 'holy grail' do-everything trail bike, adding a reach adjust headset for 2024.
Mar 2024 · Matt Miller
The latest Rocky Mountain Instinct trail bike is a versatile, do-everything bike and technical trail smashers will love it most.
Versatile and confident bike in most terrain
Stiff carbon frame holds its line
Exceptional suspension performance
Hubs could be better
Not the most inspiring climber
Oct 2023
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay becomes an Altitude after 6 iterations during the 5 month test period
Jul 2022 · Simon Kohler
The Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 stands up against the competition with a flashy paint finish and super variable geometry. How did it fare in our 2022 trail bike group test?
Versatile variable geometry
Efficient suspension generates tons of traction
Excellent all-round qualities
Spec leaves room for improvement
Neither a tool mount nor a storage compartment
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle Colors: Brown / Blue; Blue / Orange |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 140mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Ride Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Brakes | Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT64 180mm | R:Shimano RT64 180mm Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX Boost 148mm |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
First added November 6
Last updated July 15
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