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The Instinct has been designed for epic rides and wide-open singletrack. As our most versatile platform, the Instinct thrives on all types of trails, tackling features with the utmost efficiency and responsiveness.
The Instinct has been the go-to bike for riders looking for a bike that does it all, and our most recent design takes that philosophy to the next level. The desire to ride faster and harder than ever is universal amongst riders, and the changes we've made to our Instinct take that to heart while maintaining peak efficiency. Updated geometry and frame features mean that the Instinct is versatile and can adapted to meet any demands that you or the trail may have.
A SIMPLER LINEUP
The 2020 Thunderbolt and Instinct platforms both offered 140mm of rear travel but differed in their wheelsize and ride characteristics. The natural evolution of these platforms within the Trail category was to combine them into one platform designed for efficient riding for all-day adventures.
Looking at the needs of shorter vs. taller riders, we’ve introduced a wheelsize split with our small Instinct frame. Our extra small frame is offered with 27.5" wheels while the small frame is available in either 27.5" or 29" wheels. For riders that are tall enough to ride medium, large, or extra-large frames, the Instinct is available with 29" wheel only. In order to accommodate the shorter riders, our size extra small and small frames have an adjusted frame silhouette to give riders a comfortable amount of standover height.
The Instinct is designed around efficient and versatile trail riding, which is why we’ve offered six frame sizes including size small available in two distinct frames to accommodate either 27.5" or 29" wheels.
With a suspension curve that provides a supple beginning-stroke, supportive mid-stroke, and progressive end-stroke, our engineers designed these bikes for hard riding on technical trails. Our product team goes above and beyond by creating custom shock tunes for every frame size to ensure riders of all heights experience how we intended the Instinct to feel.
Our size extra-small and small frames have a visibly different frame silhouette than our medium through extra-large frames. The two smallest sizes use a 190x45mm shock to achieve 140mm of travel which creates a lightweight kinematic, making it easier for small riders to properly set up their suspension and use all of the travel. The medium through extra-large frames use a 210x52.5mm shock to achieve 140mm of travel, so no matter what size of rider you are our bikes are designed to perform at their best.
We’re always looking for ways to take our bikes to the next level, which leads our engineers to incorporate thoughtful ideas through flawless integration. Added benefits like the ability to control thebalance between stability and playfulness, ease of maintenance, and frame durability are just the beginning for these bikes.
10mm Chainstay Adjustment
Long = high speed stability
Short = playfulness
Dedicated Rocky Mountain 180mm brake mount supplies, no extra parts needed
New Rocky Mountain hanger
SRAM UDH compatible in Long mode
RIDE-9 Adjustment System
The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.
Internal guides (Carbon models) and large ports (Alloy models)
Full guided internally for easy cable and hose management
New Rocky Mountain “Canadarm” mount with OneUp Components V2 Top Guide
Modular Shock Mount
Allows for future suspension kinematic updates
Only available on carbon models
Updated Tube Profile
Modern look with a focus on front triangle stiffness for steering precision
Dual Bearings at the Chainstay and Seatstay
Increased stiffness and durability. Shielded bearings featured on all pivots including at the lower shock mount (compatible with aftermarket shocks as well)
While the all-new Instinct shares many of the same technologies and frame details as our redesigned Altitude, the bikes are starkly different in their intended use and ride characteristics. The Instinct is meant for long days in the saddle and efficiently tackling all types of trails, while the Altitude was designed for aggressive riding and enduro racing.
The Instinct is for the rider who’s looking to embrace the challenge of a technical climb, maintain a steady cadence on flowing singletrack, and push it on the descents.
Weights for complete bikes and frameset are for size medium and includes protectors, seatcollar, and rear axle: 94.5g / 0.2lbs
Instinct 27.5 Tech Details
Fork
150mm, 37mm offset fork
Max Tire Clearance
27.5 x 2.6
Max Chainring Size
34t
Min. Chainring Size
30t
Sizes
XS - SM
Frame & Fox DPX2 Shock
2.95 kg / 6.50 lbs
Carbon 99 Build
12.89 kg / 28.4lbs
Carbon 90 Build
13.25 kg / 29.2 lbs
Carbon 70 Build
13.98 kg / 30.8 lbs
Carbon 70 Coil Build
14.27 kg / 31.4 lbs
Carbon 50 Build
13.99 kg / 30.8 lbs
Carbon 30 Build
14.05 kg / 30.9 lbs
Alloy 50 Build
15.10 kg / 33.2 lbs
Alloy 30 Build
15.40 kg / 33.9 lbs
Note*
Weights for complete bikes and frameset are for size small and includes protectors, seatcollar, and rear axle: 94.5g / 0.2lbs
TECHNOLOGIES
RIDE-9™ ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.
Smoothwall™ Carbon FRAME MATERIAL Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-toweight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.
FORM™ Alloy FRAME MATERIAL FORM tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.
Smoothlink™ SUSPENSION Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.
Size Specific T U NE Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
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