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Instinct 950 MSL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,079| Weight | 13.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, X7 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Nov 2015 · McCoy
This is not a nimble bike and should not be ridden as if it were...
Oct 2015 · Kent Robertson
From general trail riding to long adventure rides or backcountry stage races to steep and blown out shuttle descents — this bike is ready. - Mtbr.com
Jan 2015 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, light trail 29er with super-slack ‘flat out, foot out’ swagger, but size and tune carefully for full potential
Dec 2014 · Christoph Bayer
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. This review is part of a Group Test. View the main article here. Cube Stereo 120 HPC Race […]
Aug 2014 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL is a big-wheeled bike for big rides
Feb 2014
The Rocky Mountain Instinct 970 MSL BC Edition sparked serious emotions in our testers, leading to this robust debate about what wheel size actually means.
| Frame | Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Float FIT4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Press Fit Team XC |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered |
| Stem | RMB 6° x 60-80mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise 31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 350-420mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On XC |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd |
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect SL Cinch 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 10spd |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount |
| Rims | Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlé |
|---|---|
| Spokes | WTB 2.0-1.8 Butted |
| Front Hub | Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle |
| Tires | Maxxis F: Ardent EXO Folding 29\" x 2.4\" R: Ikon EXO Folding 29\" x 2.35\" |
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