If you’re looking for one bike that does it all, look no further than the Rocky Mountain Instinct. Rocky Mountain has designed a bike that’s capable of tackling technical trail riding but still allows you to push the pedals hard on the climbs. Rocky Mountain has updated the geometry, frame features, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up’s, down’s, and everything in between. Trust your Instinct.
Product |
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 29" Bike |
Model Year |
2023 |
Riding Type |
Trail Enduro / All-Mountain |
Rider |
Unisex |
Sizes and Geometry |
SM 29" (Slackest, Steepest) MD 29" (Slackest, Steepest) LG 29" (Slackest, Steepest) XL 29" (Slackest, Steepest) View Geometry |
Wheel Size |
27.5" (650b) 29" |
Frame Material |
Aluminum |
Frame Material Details |
FORM alloy; molded chainstay, seatstay, and down tube protection |
Rear Travel |
140mm |
Rear Shock |
FOX FLOAT X Performance, size-specific tune, 190mm length x 45mm stroke (XS/SM) or 210mm length x 52.5mm stroke (MD-XL) |
Fork |
FOX FLOAT 36 Performance, EVOL, GRIP damper Offset: 37mm (27.5"), 44mm (29") |
Fork Travel |
150mm |
Head Tube Diameter |
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom |
Headset |
FSA Orbit No.57E, sealed bearings |
Handlebar |
Rocky Mountain AM, 780mm width, 25mm rise, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter |
Stem |
Rocky Mountain AM, 40mm length, 5° rise, 35mm bar clamp |
Grips |
ODI Elite Pro, lock-on |
Brakes |
Shimano Deore Trail M6120, 4-piston, metal pads, Shimano RT64 180mm rotors |
Brake Levers |
Shimano Deore Trail M6120 |
Drivetrain |
1x |
Shifters |
Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur |
None |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed |
ISCG Tabs |
2-bolt ISCG05 |
Chainguide |
None |
Cranks |
Race Face Ride Cinch, 24mm spindle Length: 165mm (XS), 170mm (SM-XL) |
Chainrings |
Race Face Ride Cinch, 32 tooth |
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano MT500, 92mm press-fit |
Pedals |
None |
Chain |
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
Cassette |
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth |
Rims |
WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 32 hole, tubeless ready (tape and valves included) |
Hubs |
Front: Rocky Mountain, sealed bearings, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) Rear: Shimano SLX, 12mm x 148mm (Boost), MICRO SPLINE driver |
Spokes |
DT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.5" WT Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.4" WT |
Saddle |
WTB Volt Race, 142mm width |
Seatpost |
Rocky Mountain Toonie dropper Drop: 125mm (XS/SM), 150mm (MD), 170mm (LG/XL) |
Seatpost Diameter |
30.9mm |
Seatpost Clamp |
Single bolt, 34.9mm |
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions |
12mm x 148mm (Boost) |
Max. Tire Size |
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Bottle Cage Mounts |
One inside front triangle |
Colors |
Brown/Blue, Blue/Orange |
Warranty |
5 years frame; 1 year paint, decals, and frame hardware |
Weight |
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Miscellaneous |
• Smoothlink Horst-Link rear suspension design • Geometry adjustable via RIDE-9 flip chip at rear shock mount • Chainstay length adjustable via two-setting flip chip at rear dropout • Internal cable routing |