Instinct C99 Sram
A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame electronic full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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$10,499Weight | 30.5 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, Electronic, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant |
Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Power Meter | Integrated |
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
Rocky's super-capable trail bike sees updates and refinements to frame features, geo, and suspension kinematics. We've got a first look and details.
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.
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 | 29" = 150mm | 27.5" = 140mm SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Black / Red/silver |
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Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant 160mm | Auto-Adjust Flight Attendant Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB92 DUB Wide |
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 | Race Face Turbine R | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
Handlebar | Race Face Next R | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails |
Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb AXS Wireless Post | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - XL = 170mm Type: Dropper |
Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 Transmission Wireless |
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Crank | SRAM X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Power Meter Sensor | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm |
Power Meter | SRAM X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Power Meter Sensor | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm |
Shifters | SRAM AXS Wireless Pod Controller |
Cassette | SRAM X0 Transmission 10-52T |
Chain | SRAM XO Flattop T-Type |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC 4 Piston | Metal Pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon |
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Spokes | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon |
Front Hub | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon |
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