Trail mastery at your finger tips.

Elevate your trail adventures and unleash your full biking potential with the 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct. It's called the "quiver killer" with even more adjustable geometry than the last version. In fact, it's Rocky Mountain's most versatile platform yet, thanks to a RIDE-4 flip chip, chainstay flip chip, two-position rear axle, and adjustable headset cups. Offering you 24 possible set-ups.

Size-specific shocks change how the bike handles bumps and supports the rider based on their height and weight. A PenaltyBox 2.0 gives you enough room for tools, tubes, and snacks right in the downtube. Other features are shared with the 2023 Instinct. Like a SmoothLink suspension and 150mm/140mm travel.

The Instinct has unparalleled performance and versatility, turning ordinary riding days into unforgettable two-wheel experiences. With ten different builds in carbon and alloy, and two wheel sizes, its everyone's perfect MTB.

Key Details

  • Available In

    Alloy & Carbon

  • Designed For

    Trail

  • Front Travel

    150mm

  • Rear Travel

    140mm

  • Wheel Size

    27.5" & 29"

  • 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct A10 Shimano in Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone
  • 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano in We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog
  • 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C99 SRAM in Still of the Night / Highway to Hell / Foil

Specifications

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Build A10 Shimano A30 Shimano A50 Shimano C30 Shimano C50 Shimano C70 Shimano C70 SRAM C90 Shimano C99 SRAM C Frameset
Frame FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle FORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL 150mm | 42mm Offset RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset Marzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 150mm | 44mm Offset RockShox Lyrik Select RC 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm | Charger RC3 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant 160mm | Auto-Adjust Flight Attendant Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Front Travel 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm
Rear Travel 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm 140mm
Shock RockShox Deluxe Select | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ RockShox Deluxe Select RT | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float X Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Headset FSA ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 FSA ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 FSA ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm Race Face Turbine R | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp Rocky Mountain AM Carbon 780mm Rocky Mountain AM Carbon 780mm Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp Race Face Next R | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Grips Rocky Mountain Lock On Light ODI Elite Pro Lock On ODI Elite Pro Lock On Rocky Mountain Lock On Light ODI Elite Pro Lock On ODI Elite Pro Lock On ODI Elite Pro Lock On ODI Elite Pro Lock On ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano Pad Compatible Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads Sram G2 RSC 4 Piston | Resin Pads Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads Sram Code RSC 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Shifters Shimano CUES 11spd Shimano Deore 12spd Shimano XT Shimano Deore 12spd Shimano XT Shimano XT Sram AXS Pod Wireless Controller Shimano XTR Sram AXS Pod Wireless Controller
Rear Derailleur Shimano CUES 11spd Shimano Deore 12spd Shimano XT Shimano Deore 12spd Shimano XT Shimano XT Sram X01 Eagle AXS Wireless Shimano XTR Sram X01 Eagle AXS Wireless
Cranks & Chainring Rocky Mountain Microdrive | 32T | Sram 76mm BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Race Face Ride Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Race Face Turbine Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Sram X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm Race Face Next SL G5 Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mm Sram X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Power Meter Sensor | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible Shimano SM-BBMT500 Shimano SM-BBMT500 Shimano SM-BBMT500 Shimano SM-BBMT500 Race Face BB92 30mm Sram BB92 DUB Wide Race Face BB92 30mm Sram BB92 DUB Wide
Cassette SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51T Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd Shimano SLX 10-51T Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd Shimano SLX 10-51T Shimano XT 10-51T Sram XG-1275 10-52T Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T Sram XG-1295 10-52T
Chain KMC X11-1 Shimano M6100 Shimano M6100 Shimano M6100 Shimano M6100 Shimano M8100 Sram GX Eagle Shimano XTR 12s Sram XO Flattop T-Type
Front Hub Shimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28H Shimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28H Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm Shimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28H Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm DT Swiss 350 Boost 15mm DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Rear Hub Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28H Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28H Shimano XT Boost 148mm | 28H Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28H DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Spokes 2.0 Stainless 2.0 Stainless 2.0 Stainless 2.0 Stainless 2.0 Stainless DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Rims Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl Race Face AR 30 | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl Rocky Mountain 30AM Carbon / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Tires F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready
Seatpost X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm X Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm X Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 175mm | LG - XL = 200mm OneUp Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG - XL = 210mm Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 175mm | LG - XL = 200mm Rock Shox Reverb AXS Wireless Post | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Saddle WTB Volt 142 WTB Volt 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Volt Race 142 WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails
Weight 36.498|16.59 KGS 36.014|16.37 KGS 34.782|15.81 KGS 32.054|14.57 KGS 30.932|14.06 KGS 30.954|14.07 KGS 30.074|13.67 KGS 29.898|13.59 KGS 30.426|13.83 KGS 6.952|3.16 KGS
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Updated Geometry

The Instinct has refined reach, a steeper seat tube, and longer chainstays for climbs, drops, and all types of terrain.

Geometry

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Size 27.5" in XS / SM
Ride-4 Pos. Pos.1 Slack Pos.2 Pos.3 Pos.4
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) 540 / 567 540 / 567 540 / 567 539 / 567
Head Tube Angle (deg) 63.5 63.7 64 64.3
Head Tube Length (mm) 100 / 110 100 / 110 100 / 110 100 / 110
Seat Tube Angle (deg) 76.5 76.7 77 77.3
Seat Tube Length (mm) 355 / 365 355 / 365 355 / 365 355 / 365
Rear Centre (mm) 430-440 430-440 430-440 430-440
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 27 26 19 15
Reach (mm) 398 / 423 399 / 424 405 / 430 408 / 433
Stack (mm) 585 / 594 584 / 593 582 / 591 582 / 591
Standover Height (mm) 757 / 753 757 / 753 759 / 756 760 / 757
Wheelbase (mm) 1150 / 1179 1150 / 1179 1149 / 1178 1148 / 1177
Size 29" in SM / MD / LG / XL
Ride-9/4 Pos. Pos.1 Slack Pos.2 Pos.3 Pos.4
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) 572 / 621 / 640 / 649 572 / 622 / 638 / 644 572 / 622 / 636 / 645 571 / 623 / 634 / 645
Head Tube Angle (deg) 63.5 63.7 64 64.3
Head Tube Length (mm) 100 / 110 / 125 / 135 100 / 110 / 125 / 135 100 / 110 / 125 / 135 100 / 110 / 125 / 135
Seat Tube Angle (deg) 76.5 76.7 77 77.3
Seat Tube Length (mm) 365 / 410 / 440 / 470 365 / 410 / 440 / 470 465 / 410 / 440 / 470 365 / 410 / 440 / 470
Rear Centre (mm) 440-450 440-450 440-450 440-450
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 44 40 36 32
Reach (mm) 423 / 449 / 474 / 504 427 / 452 / 477 / 507 430 / 455 / 480 / 510 437 / 458 / 483 / 513
Stack (mm) 572 / 599 / 628 / 659 572 / 599 / 628 / 659 572 / 599 / 627 / 659 571 / 599 / 626 / 659
Standover Height (mm) 760 / 798 / 796 / 792 762 / 799 / 798 / 794 763 / 794 / 799 / 796 765 / 801 / 800 / 798
Wheelbase (mm) 1198 / 1227 / 1259 / 1293 1198 / 1227 / 1259 / 1293 1198 / 1227 / 1258 / 1293 1197 / 1227 / 1258 / 1293
Bike Geometry Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

  • What's the warranty on this bike?

    It includes a 5-year warranty that's transferable to second owners.

  • What's the RIDE-4 adjustment system?

    The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows you to fine-tune the bike's geometry manually even while on the trail. It requires a single Allen key to work. The system enables four different configurations.

  • What's the difference between the Rocky Mountain Instinct and the Instinct Powerplay?

    The Instinct Powerplay is the electric version of the Instinct.