2024 Rocky Mountain
Instinct C90 Shimano
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,999| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, Race Face |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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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 · Mike Kazimer
The new Instinct has a huge range of geometry options, plus room for snacks. It looks good too.
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
Aug 2021 · Travis Engel
This is not a trail bike. When things get real, the Rocky Mountain Instinct can take it. It can be anything. Maybe even a trail bike.
Incredibly versatile
Smart, functional customization
Clean, understated look
Ride 9 flip chip requires some trial and error
Chainstay-length flip chip adjustment not fine enough
Not cheap, but cheaper options abound.
Jul 2021 · Dale Tiessen
If you’re like me, 2021 left you scrambling for a bike this spring. Having sold off my 2020 Santa Cruz Megatower, feeling it was a bit too much bike for me, I had settled on getting a more trail oriented bike for 2021.
Jul 2021
An ultra-capable trail bike from Canada's own Rocky Mountain Bicycles.
Jun 2021
If you’ve been following the mag over the years you’ll know that Rocky Mountain’s are a definite favourite amongst our staff here at [R]evo. The reason that we’ve been such big fans of the brand for such a long time comes down to a simple fact; they’re bikes kick arse! Trail performance, speed, technology, reliability and frame aesthetics – Rocky always manage to tick every box and each year their ‘new’ bikes come out with a few little unique details […]
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Grey / Beige |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable Sealed Stainless 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 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 175mm | LG - XL = 200mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano XTR 12s |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350 Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // |
Last updated May 11