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Heutige AngeboteInstinct 970
| Rahmen | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Aufhängung | Voll, 130 / 130mm |
| Gabel | Fox Float 32 |
| Stoßdämpfer | Fox |
| Räder | 29″ Aluminium |
| Antriebsstrang | 2 × 10 |
| Gruppenset | XT |
| Bremsen | Avid Hydraulische Scheibe |
| Sattelstütze | Tropfer |
Zusammenfassung
The Rocky Mountain Instinct is a versatile trail bike praised for its customizable geometry and suspension through the RIDE-9 system, making it adaptable to a wide range of terrains. Its durability and performance on technical descents are frequently highlighted, though some reviews note areas for improvement in fork stiffness and rear suspension plushness. The bike's ability to balance agility with stability at high speeds is a consistent strength across reviews.
Customizable geometry and suspension with RIDE-9 system
Durable and performs well in harsh conditions
Balances agility and stability at high speeds
Effective on technical terrain
Clean cable routing and stylish design
Fox Float 29 32 fork could be stouter
Rear shock doesn't fully utilize its stroke
Handling can feel imprecise for some riders
Missing a dropper post in some builds
The Instinct 970 never shat the bed or raised a mechanical fuss.
It quickly became apparent that the Instinct lives to rip technical terrain. It ate up rocks and roots on rough trails, flew through high-speed singletrack and carved corners with ease.
The bright green Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL didn’t just stand out amongst the other black and silver test bikes because of its colour: the high quality finish and beautiful shapes also contribute to the stylish-looking machine.
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Dez. 2014 · Christoph Bayer
Das leuchtend grüne Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL war, nicht nur wegen seiner auffälligen Farbe zwischen all den anderen schwarzen und silbernen Rädern des Tests, ein echter Eyecatcher. Auch mit seiner hochwertig anmutenden Verarbeitung und schönen Formgebung begeisterte das Carbon-Bike. Dieser Test ist kein Einzeltest sondern Teil des Trailbike-Vergleichstest, der in ENDURO Ausgabe #011 erschienen […]

Nov. 2014 · MBA Action
Instinctively Smooth Straight From Canada

Aug. 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL is a big-wheeled bike for big rides
Juli 2013 · Francis Cebedo
Smooth going up and even plusher going down. The Rocky Mountain MSL is a capable ride for rocky, rooty, and fast terrain. - Mtbr.com

Mai 2013
There are plusher bikes out there. Lighter bikes as well. Where the Instinct excels, however, is its balance and versatility. I'd happily ride this thing anywhere outside of a bike park. A quick tweak of the geometry and the bike is ready to tackle just about anything. That's not something you can say of most 29ers.
| Rahmen | FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing Internal Shock Remote Routing ISCG05 Tabs RIDE-9™ System Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate |
|---|---|
| Gabel | Fox 32 Float 29 130 FIT CTD Federweg: 130mm Federtyp: Luft |
| Stoßdämpfer | Fox Float Remote CTD Custom Trail Valved Federweg: 130mm |
| Untere Halterung | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Kopfhörer | Cane Creek Forty Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered |
| Vorbau | Race Face Turbine CNC 6° x 60-90mm |
| Lenker | Race Face Turbine 3/4 Rise Ø31.8mm x 725mm x 9° Sweep |
| Sattel | Rocky Mountain XC Light |
| Sattelstütze | RockShox Reverb 30.9mm x 380-420mm Typ: Tropfer |
| Griffe | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Schaltwerk | Shimano XT Shadow Plus 10spd |
|---|---|
| Umwerfer | Shimano XT E Mount 2x10spd |
| Kurbel | Race Face Turbine 170-175mm 36/24T 2x10spd |
| Schalthebel | Shimano XT Rapid Fire 2x10spd |
| Kassette | Shimano HG81 11-36T 10spd |
| Kette | Shimano HG74 10spd |
| Bremsen | Avid Elixir 90 XM Hydraulic Disc 180mm Typ: Avid Hydraulische Scheibe |
| Bremshebel | Avid Elixir 90 XM |
| Felgen | DT Swiss M 1.6 Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Speichen | DT Swiss Competition |
| Vorderradnabe | DT Swiss M 1.6 Straight Pull 15mm Axle |
| Hinterradnabe | DT Swiss M 1.6 Straight Pull / Star Ratchet Freehub / 12 x 142mm |
| Reifen | Continental Folding F: Mountain King 29\" x 2.2\" / R: X King 29\" x 2.2\" |
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