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Your trail bike, redefined.
Trail
INTENDED USE
29, 27.5
WHEEL SIZE
150mm
FRONT TRAVEL
140mm
REAR TRAVEL
In search of a quiver-killer? The Instinct has you covered.
Adventure-ready geometry
We’ve refined the reach, made the seat tube angle steeper and lengthened the chainstays for a ride that will crush the up’s, down’s, and everything in between.
Tuned for every trail rider
Based on real world testing, each frame size is both custom tuned and tuned for small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end stroke progressiveness giving riders that signature Rocky Mountain feel.
Refine your ride
Designed with loads of adjustable frame features to suit all riders and riding styles. This is our most versatile platform. Ready for wherever your next ride takes you.
Adventure-ready geometry
We’ve refined the reach, made the seat tube angle steeper and lengthened the chainstays for a ride that will crush the up’s, down’s, and everything in between.
Tuned for every trail rider
Based on real world testing, each frame size is both custom tuned and tuned for small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end stroke progressiveness giving riders that signature Rocky Mountain feel.
Refine your ride
Designed with loads of adjustable frame features to suit all riders and riding styles. This is our most versatile platform. Ready for wherever your next ride takes you.
Our most versatile platform just got more adventure-ready.
“ The new Instinct is lighter, stronger, and more agile, making it the perfect hard-charging trail bike I always wanted. I'll be packing this bike on all my multi-day, bike-packing adventures.”
Margus Riga - Photographer and Rocky Mountain Athlete
Features and technologies
Two-position axle
The Instinct is equipped with a two-position axle dropout, allowing for 10mm of adjustment.
RIDE-4™ adjustment system
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip.
Size Specific Tune
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.
PenaltyBox 2.0™
The new PenaltyBox™ 2.0 downtube storage (carbon models only) includes generous capacity, custom tool wrap and our rock-solid hinged door system that doubles down as a water bottle mount and built-in concealed AirTag/Tile compartment.
Reach adjust headsets
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.
64° / 77°
Head angle / Seat tube angle
Neutral RIDE-4 position
3
Adjustable reach headset positions
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options. Available on alloy and carbon models
10mm
Adjustable chainstays
On alloy and carbon models
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Element
Instinct Powerplay
Altitude