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Rocky Mountain Instinct 17

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Volvoshredder
2/14/2024 12:41am
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Maxxis
Industry Nine
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Rocky Mountain
Instinct C
Size large, Pro Bolt cable port, bottle cage, and Canadian Shield bolts and washers, Veloink and Retrodecal decals, Rocky Mountain Frorider decal colour matched to factory paint codes
Frame: Rocky Mountain Instinct C. Misc: Size large, Pro Bolt cable port, bottle cage, and Canadian Shield bolts and washers, Veloink and Retrodecal decals, Rocky Mountain Frorider decal colour matched to factory paint codes
Rear Shock
FOX
Float X Factory
140mm, Slik Graphics decals colour matched to factory paint codes, Toronto Cycles orange valve cap
Rear Shock: FOX Float X Factory. Misc: 140mm, Slik Graphics decals colour matched to factory paint codes, Toronto Cycles orange valve cap
Fork
FOX
36 Factory
150mm, Kabolt X, Slik Graphics decals colour matched to factory paint codes, Better Bolts gold titanium pinch bolt and top cap bolt, North Shore Billet cable guide with Toronto Cycles gold titanium bolt
Fork: FOX 36 Factory. Misc: 150mm, Kabolt X, Slik Graphics decals colour matched to factory paint codes, Better Bolts gold titanium pinch bolt and top cap bolt, North Shore Billet cable guide with Toronto Cycles gold titanium bolt
Headset
Chris King
Dropset 3
Black/gold, Pro Bolt aluminum bolt, Chris King spacers
Headset: Chris King Dropset 3. Misc: Black/gold, Pro Bolt aluminum bolt, Chris King spacers
Handlebar
Race Face
Next 35
760mm wide, 20mm rise
Handlebar: Race Face Next 35. Misc: 760mm wide, 20mm rise
Stem
ENVE Composites
M7
35x50mm, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Toronto Cycles red aluminum washers, faceplate custom painted by VéloColour
Stem: ENVE Composites M7. Misc: 35x50mm, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Toronto Cycles red aluminum washers, faceplate custom painted by VéloColour
Grips
Race Face
Getta Grip
30mm, Better Bolts gold titanium lock bolts
Grips: Race Face Getta Grip. Misc: 30mm, Better Bolts gold titanium lock bolts
Brakes
Hope
V4/E4
Planet Titanium gold titanium fittings, Hope red banjos, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, red washers, Hope 203mm floating rotors, North Shore Billet adapters
Brakes: Hope V4/E4. Misc: Planet Titanium gold titanium fittings, Hope red banjos, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, red washers, Hope 203mm floating rotors, North Shore Billet adapters
Brake Levers
Hope
Tech 3
Planet Titanium gold titanium fittings, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, coloured Hope accents, Toronto Cycles gold titanium reservoir bolts
Brake Levers: Hope Tech 3. Misc: Planet Titanium gold titanium fittings, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, coloured Hope accents, Toronto Cycles gold titanium reservoir bolts
Shifters
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Extralite ExtraBolt 12.1 Matchmaker bolt, Shimano SP41 housing and Sil-Tec cable, Jagwire cap
Shifters: SRAM XX1 Eagle. Misc: Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Extralite ExtraBolt 12.1 Matchmaker bolt, Shimano SP41 housing and Sil-Tec cable, Jagwire cap
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
XX1 Eagle
Factory pulley titanium bolts power-coated gold, Extralite UltraPulleys, Hopp carbon parts cage custom painted by VéloColour, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Bike Yoke Shifty with gold titanium bolt, Jagwire cap
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle. Misc: Factory pulley titanium bolts power-coated gold, Extralite UltraPulleys, Hopp carbon parts cage custom painted by VéloColour, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Bike Yoke Shifty with gold titanium bolt, Jagwire cap
Cranks
Race Face
Next R
170mm with orange Cinch bolts, Cane Creek lock ring with Toronto Cycles custom anodized gold titanium bolt
Cranks: Race Face Next R. Misc: 170mm with orange Cinch bolts, Cane Creek lock ring with Toronto Cycles custom anodized gold titanium bolt
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
KA Engineering
32t
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other KA Engineering. Misc: 32t
Bottom Bracket
Race Face
Cinch BB92 Press Fit
Bottom Bracket: Race Face Cinch BB92 Press Fit
Chain
SRAM
XX1 Eagle Gold
Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle Gold
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XX1 Eagle Gold
10-50
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM XX1 Eagle Gold. Misc: 10-50
Pedals
Crank Brothers
Candy 11
Red end caps
Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy 11. Misc: Red end caps
Front Rim
We Are One Composites
Union 29
Gold nipples, Stickrd decals colour matched to factory paint codes
Front Rim: We Are One Composites Union 29. Misc: Gold nipples, Stickrd decals colour matched to factory paint codes
Rear Rim
We Are One Composites
Union 29
Gold nipples, Stickrd decals colour matched to factory paint codes
Rear Rim: We Are One Composites Union 29. Misc: Gold nipples, Stickrd decals colour matched to factory paint codes
Hubs
Industry Nine
Hydra Classic 6B
Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra Classic 6B
Spokes
Sapim
CX-ray
Spokes: Sapim CX-ray
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF
2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO TR
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF. Misc: 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO TR
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHR II
2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ TR
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II. Misc: 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ TR
Saddle
WTB
Silverado
Rocky Mountain EWS Team maple syrup limited edition
Saddle: WTB Silverado. Misc: Rocky Mountain EWS Team maple syrup limited edition
Seatpost
FOX
Transfer Factory
30.9x175, Better Bolts gold titanium saddle clamp kit
Seatpost: FOX Transfer Factory. Misc: 30.9x175, Better Bolts gold titanium saddle clamp kit
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Rocky Mountain
Better Bolts gold titanium bolt with Toronto Cycles red washer
Seatpost Clamp: Other Rocky Mountain. Misc: Better Bolts gold titanium bolt with Toronto Cycles red washer
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2022
Model Year:
2022
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
30 lb 1 oz (13,636 g)
Weight: 30 lb 1 oz (13,636 g)
Additional Info

- Hope dropper lever, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Pro Bolt orange washer, Toronto Cycles aluminum bolt, Shimano SP41 housing and Sil-Tec cable, Jagwire caps
- Wolf Tooth/King Cage Morse Cage, titanium with limited edition black cerakote
-Muc-Off 44mm valves, Speed Evolution lock rings, and Stealth Tubeless Tag holder
-Shelter Frame protection
-Rocky Mountain cable clips
-Godfather’s Garage grease

A big thanks to James and Jonny at Tinker Creek Cycles, everyone at Ascent Cycle, Mark at GearHub Sports, everyone at VéloColour, Tom at Toronto Cycles, Gil at Retrodecals, and everyone at Gateway Bike Hub for the help and inspiration for this build. Also thanks to anyone who helped re-establish Thiessen Velo headquarters after its big move. This bike - and knowing that one day I would get to ride it - was one of the main motivating forces keeping me alive through the darkest period in my life. Thank you.

Additional Info:

- Hope dropper lever, Better Bolts gold titanium bolts, Pro Bolt orange washer, Toronto Cycles aluminum bolt, Shimano SP41 housing and Sil-Tec cable, Jagwire caps
- Wolf Tooth/King Cage Morse Cage, titanium with limited edition black cerakote
-Muc-Off 44mm valves, Speed Evolution lock rings, and Stealth Tubeless Tag holder
-Shelter Frame protection
-Rocky Mountain cable clips
-Godfather’s Garage grease

A big thanks to James and Jonny at Tinker Creek Cycles, everyone at Ascent Cycle, Mark at GearHub Sports, everyone at VéloColour, Tom at Toronto Cycles, Gil at Retrodecals, and everyone at Gateway Bike Hub for the help and inspiration for this build. Also thanks to anyone who helped re-establish Thiessen Velo headquarters after its big move. This bike - and knowing that one day I would get to ride it - was one of the main motivating forces keeping me alive through the darkest period in my life. Thank you.
Volvoshredder
2/14/2024 12:41am
550 of 17156
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Johnnyfoes
5 months ago

Beautiful Bike ! And really really crisp clean photos 👍

My 2022 Nomad got Bike of the day a little while ago Too Congrats! 😮 check it out if you like. 

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Dami
5 months ago

The build is fantastically clean with great color scheme, but special props on the beautiful workshop, photography, and the lighting you have there! 

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kperras
5 months ago

Woah woah woah....the bike, the volvo, the landcruiser, the Rocky swag and stickers all over the shop...I mean you even have the maple syrup saddle on the bike! 

Very impressed. You must not have kids :D

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Volvoshredder
5 months ago

Hahaha! Indeed you are correct, I do not have kids! 
Thank you!!  Much appreciated. The Volvo is my summer car, while the 40 series is a friends'. That maple syrup saddle was just made for this bike! I was so stoked to get one. You missed the '91 Blizzard on the stand (my first dream bike to compliment my current one)...and there are another 12 or 13 modern and vintage Rocky's in the house, and WAAAAAY too much other Rocky swag. More bike checks to come!

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HAP
5 months ago

Beautiful bike. The love for detail is immense.

Hope the Volvo on the left gets the same amount of love :-)

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iceman2058
5 months ago

We're stoked you keep sharing them here with us! Beautiful work. Extra props for the old Volvo...I grew up in Sweden, and my dad had a couple of these 240s as a company car back in the 80s. memories! In fact my first own car was a 1969 Volvo Amazon, which I stupidly enough ended up selling later...it looked something like this (this is not mine, but similar):

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Volvoshredder
5 months ago

Thank you!! Oh wow! Very cool you grew up in Sweden and owned an Amazon! Love those cars. A good friend is currently building a '67 several blocks away, with a modern white block, IRS, carbon body panels etc., so I've gotten to know them well. I've owned quite a number of Volvo's over the years, but the yellow one I will never get rid of. It's got a b230ft in it, full IPD suspension, RX7 brakes, LSD, and an engine bay full of gold titanium bolts. Now that most of my bike projects are done I'm hoping to get it back on the road soon. More bike checks to come! Thanks for the props!

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