Released March 6
Photo Credit: Rocky Mountain
Builds
9
Price Range
$2,899–$10,499
Wheels
27.5″ / 29″
Suspension
Full, 140 / 150mm
Frame Material
Aluminum, Carbon
Your trail bike, redefined.
From all day epics to challenging singletrack, experience total trail bike versatility with the all-new Instinct. Refined geometry and suspension kinematics plus new frame features translate to supreme prowess on the ups, downs, and everything in between.
The highs and lows of this model family
MSRP | $2,899 | $3,399 | $4,599 | $4,699 | $5,499 | $6,499 | $7,899 | $8,999 | $10,499 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spec Level | |||||||||
Weight | 36.6 lbs | 36.1 lbs | 34.9 lbs | 32.1 lbs | 31.0 lbs | 31.0 lbs | 30.1 lbs | 30.0 lbs | 30.5 lbs |
Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL | RockShox 35 Gold RL | Fox Performance Float 36 | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | RockShox Lyrik Select | Fox Performance Elite Float 36 | RockShox Lyrik Select+ | Fox Factory Float 36 | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Groupset | CUES, SRAM | Deore | XT, Race Face | Deore | XT, Race Face | XT, Race Face | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS | XTR, Race Face | X0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | 1 × 12 | 1 × 12 Electronic | |||
Power Meter | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | Integrated |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full | Full, Electronic |
Travel | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 140mm rear, 150mm front | 150mm rear, 160mm front |
Where to Buy | $2,899 At Rocky Mountain | $3,399 At Rocky Mountain | $4,599 At Rocky Mountain | $4,699 At Rocky Mountain | $5,499 At Rocky Mountain | $6,499 At Rocky Mountain | $7,899 At Rocky Mountain | $8,999 At Rocky Mountain | $10,499 At Rocky Mountain |
Wheels | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 585 | 584 | 582 | 594 | 593 | 591 | 591 | 571 | 572 | 572 | 572 | 599 | 599 | 599 | 599 | 626 | 627 | 628 | 628 | 659 | 659 | 659 | 659 | |
| 408 | 398 | 399 | 405 | 423 | 424 | 430 | 433 | 437 | 423 | 427 | 430 | 449 | 452 | 455 | 458 | 483 | 480 | 477 | 474 | 507 | 510 | 513 | 504 | |
| 1.43 | 1.47 | 1.46 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 1.34 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.31 | |
| 539 | 540 | 540 | 540 | 567 | 567 | 567 | 567 | 571 | 572 | 572 | 572 | 621 | 622 | 622 | 623 | 634 | 636 | 638 | 640 | 644 | 645 | 645 | 649 | |
| 355 | 355 | 355 | 355 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 365 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | |
| 77.3 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 77.0 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 77.0 | 77.3 | 77.3 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 77.0 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 77.0 | 77.3 | 77.3 | 77.0 | 76.7 | 76.5 | 76.7 | 77.0 | 77.3 | 76.5 | |
| 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | |
| 64.3 | 63.5 | 63.7 | 64.0 | 63.5 | 63.7 | 64.0 | 64.3 | 64.3 | 63.5 | 63.7 | 64.0 | 63.5 | 63.7 | 64.0 | 64.3 | 64.3 | 64.0 | 63.7 | 63.5 | 63.7 | 64.0 | 64.3 | 63.5 | |
| 15 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 15 | 32 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 44 | |
| 340 | 328 | 329 | 336 | 328 | 329 | 336 | 340 | 342 | 330 | 334 | 338 | 330 | 334 | 338 | 342 | 342 | 338 | 334 | 330 | 334 | 338 | 342 | 330 | |
| 718 | 721 | 721 | 720 | 750 | 750 | 749 | 747 | 759 | 761 | 761 | 760 | 790 | 790 | 789 | 789 | 820 | 820 | 822 | 822 | 856 | 855 | 855 | 856 | |
| 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| 1,148 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,149 | 1,179 | 1,179 | 1,178 | 1,177 | 1,197 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,198 | 1,227 | 1,227 | 1,227 | 1,227 | 1,258 | 1,258 | 1,259 | 1,259 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| 34 | 40 | 41 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 35 | 33 | 56 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 40 | |
| 133 | 133 | 130 | 133 | 133 | 130 | 134 | 134 | 118 | 113 | 115 | 115 | 123 | 125 | 124 | 123 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 131 | 143 | 141 | 140 | 142 | |
| 760 | 757 | 757 | 759 | 753 | 753 | 756 | 757 | 765 | 760 | 762 | 763 | 798 | 799 | 794 | 801 | 800 | 799 | 798 | 796 | 794 | 796 | 798 | 792 |
🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees
Mar 6, 2024 · Steve Fisher
Rocky Mountain refines the Instinct into their 'holy grail' do-everything trail bike, adding a reach adjust headset for 2024.
Mar 6, 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 6, 2024 · Mike Kazimer
The new Instinct has a huge range of geometry options, plus room for snacks. It looks good too.
