At least the cheap model switched to Deore. Interesting to see kids bike still gets NX. Still hoping they release an alloy Stumpy with a Z2 or something like a Yari/35goldRL to get it to 3k or less. (reality check: its going to be xfusion and sram sx for 2500 isnt it??)
Using the tensioner allows me to keep the chainstay in the short setting while having adjustability to swap out the rear cog tooth size based on what l'm riding. i.e. park or pedaling on trail rides. Otherwise to keep the short chainstay length i would need different chains to fit the different cogs.
In March, Rocky Mountain pulled back the veil on their latest Instinct trail bike. After a few years of sharing frames with its more capable big brother, the Altitude, the Instinct regained its independence with a dedicated and revised chassis. Complete with internal storage, a grip of geometry adjustments, and a proven suspension layout, Rocky aimed to give riders the do-it-all trail bike that could adapt to any terrain or rider preference. We spent the past four months finding out what's on offer with each Instinct adaptation and where this aggressive trail bike shines or leaves more to be desired...
Amazing race! I'm not sure why a highlights video wouldn't include Remi Thirion showing the entire world how to ride steeps in the mud, but this is the sort of coverage we've become accustomed to now.