Instinct Carbon 70

Name: Instinct Carbon 70
Brand: Rocky Mountain
SKU: B0215SM94
Price: 4549.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$4,549.00

$6,999.00

Save $2,450.00

Overview

Intended use: Trail

Rear travel: 140

Description

If you’re looking for one bike that does it all, look no further than the Instinct. We’ve designed a bike that’s capable of tackling technical trail riding but still allows you to push the pedals hard on the climbs. We’ve 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.

Wheel Size:

29

29 27.5

Color:

One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer / In The Navy / Black Dog

Variant

Limited availability in store only

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Register your Instinct Carbon 70

Instinct Carbon 70

$4,549.00

$6,999.00

5-year warranty, transferable to second owners

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Specifications

Frame

SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork

Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
Front Travel

150
Shock

Fox Float X Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Rear Travel

140
Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Stem

Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar

Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Grips

ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes

Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm
Shifters

Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT
Cranks & Chainring

Shimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette

Shimano XT 10-51T
Chain

Shimano M8100
Front Hub

Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Spokes

DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims

Race Face AR 30 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Tires

F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Seatpost

Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
Saddle

WTB Volt Race 142
Weight

31.3 LBS|14.2 KGS
Notes

We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.

Geometry