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 Carbon 30 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 |
Carbon Fiber |
Frame Material Details |
Smoothwall carbon front and rear triangles; modular shock mounts; molded chainstay, seatstay, and down tube protection |
Rear Travel |
140mm |
Rear Shock |
FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, size-specific tune, 190mm length x 45mm stroke (XS/SM) or 210mm length x 52.5mm stroke (MD-XL) |
Fork |
Marzocchi Z2, EVOL, RAIL damper, 34mm stanchions, 44mm offset |
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, 31.8mm clamp diameter |
Stem |
Rocky Mountain AM, 40mm length, 5° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp |
Grips |
Rocky Mountain Light, lock-on |
Brakes |
Shimano MT4120, 4-piston, resin pads, Shimano RT30 180mm rotors |
Brake Levers |
Shimano MT4120 |
Drivetrain |
1x |
Shifters |
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
Front Derailleur |
None |
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed |
ISCG Tabs |
2-bolt ISCG05 |
Chainguide |
None |
Cranks |
Shimano Deore, 24mm spindle, 170mm length |
Chainrings |
Shimano Deore, 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 i30 TCS 2.0, 32 hole, tubeless ready (tape and valves included) |
Hubs |
Front: Rocky Mountain, sealed bearings, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) Rear: Novatec D462, sealed bearings, 12mm x 148mm (Boost), MICRO SPLINE driver |
Spokes |
2.0 stainless steel |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, EXO casing, TR, 2.5" WT Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 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 |
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 |