2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 Bike

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Specifications

Product

Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 Bike

Model Year

2026

Intended Use

Trail

Enduro / All-Mountain

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

XS 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)

SM 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)

SM 29" (Slackest, Steepest)

MD 29" (Slackest, Steepest)

LG 29" (Slackest, Steepest)

XL 29" (Slackest, Steepest)

View Full Geometry

Size	XS 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)	SM 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)	SM 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	MD 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	LG 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	XL 29" (Slackest, Steepest)
Top Tube Length	540mm, 539mm	567mm, 567mm	572mm, 571mm	621mm, 623mm	640mm, 634mm	649mm, 645mm
Head Tube Angle	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°
Head Tube Length	100mm	110mm	100mm	110mm	125mm	135mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°
Seat Tube Length	355mm	365mm	365mm	410mm	440mm	470mm
Bottom Bracket Height	27mm drop, 15mm drop	27mm drop, 15mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop
Chainstay Length	430-440mm	430-440mm	440-450mm	440-450mm	440-450mm	440-450mm
Wheelbase	1150mm, 1148mm	1179mm, 1177mm	1198mm, 1197mm	1227mm, 1227mm	1259mm, 1258mm	1293mm, 1293mm
Standover	757mm, 760mm	753mm, 757mm	760mm, 765mm	798mm, 801mm	796mm, 800mm	792mm, 798mm
Reach	398mm, 408mm	423mm, 433mm	423mm, 437mm	449mm, 458mm	474mm, 483mm	504mm, 513mm
Stack	585mm, 594mm	582mm, 591mm	572mm, 571mm	599mm, 599mm	628mm, 626mm	659mm, 659mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount • Measurements with two values represent RIDE-4 geometry's Slackest and Steepest configurations; see Rocky Mountain's website for intermediate RIDE-4 adjustable geometry values • Chainstay length adjustable via two-setting flip chip at rear dropout • Reach adjustable (+/-5mm) via modular headset cups (included) • All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork • Standover height is measured 200mm in front of the bottom bracket

Sizes Additional Info

• Geometry adjustable via RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount

• Measurements with two values represent RIDE-4 geometry's Slackest and Steepest configurations; see Rocky Mountain's website for intermediate RIDE-4 adjustable geometry values

• Chainstay length adjustable via two-setting flip chip at rear dropout

• Reach adjustable (+/-5mm) via modular headset cups (included)

• All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork

• Standover height is measured 200mm in front of the bottom bracket

View Full Geometry

Size	XS 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)	SM 27.5" (Slackest, Steepest)	SM 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	MD 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	LG 29" (Slackest, Steepest)	XL 29" (Slackest, Steepest)
Top Tube Length	540mm, 539mm	567mm, 567mm	572mm, 571mm	621mm, 623mm	640mm, 634mm	649mm, 645mm
Head Tube Angle	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°	63.5°, 64.3°
Head Tube Length	100mm	110mm	100mm	110mm	125mm	135mm
Seat Tube Angle	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°	76.5°, 77.3°
Seat Tube Length	355mm	365mm	365mm	410mm	440mm	470mm
Bottom Bracket Height	27mm drop, 15mm drop	27mm drop, 15mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop	44mm drop, 32mm drop
Chainstay Length	430-440mm	430-440mm	440-450mm	440-450mm	440-450mm	440-450mm
Wheelbase	1150mm, 1148mm	1179mm, 1177mm	1198mm, 1197mm	1227mm, 1227mm	1259mm, 1258mm	1293mm, 1293mm
Standover	757mm, 760mm	753mm, 757mm	760mm, 765mm	798mm, 801mm	796mm, 800mm	792mm, 798mm
Reach	398mm, 408mm	423mm, 433mm	423mm, 437mm	449mm, 458mm	474mm, 483mm	504mm, 513mm
Stack	585mm, 594mm	582mm, 591mm	572mm, 571mm	599mm, 599mm	628mm, 626mm	659mm, 659mm
Additional Info	• Geometry adjustable via RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount • Measurements with two values represent RIDE-4 geometry's Slackest and Steepest configurations; see Rocky Mountain's website for intermediate RIDE-4 adjustable geometry values • Chainstay length adjustable via two-setting flip chip at rear dropout • Reach adjustable (+/-5mm) via modular headset cups (included) • All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork • Standover height is measured 200mm in front of the bottom bracket

Wheel Size

27.5" (650b)

29"

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

SMOOTHWALL carbon front and rear triangles; molded chainstay, seatstay, lower down tube, and shuttle guard protection

Rear Travel

XS: 140mm

SM-XL: 145mm

Rear Shock

FOX FLOAT X Factory, Kashima coating, size-specific tune, 190mm length x 45mm stroke (XS/SM) or 210mm length x 55mm stroke (MD-XL)

Fork

FOX FLOAT 36 Factory, EVOL, GRIP X damper, Kashima coating, 37mm (27.5") or 44mm (29") offset

Fork Travel

160mm

Head Tube Diameter

Headset

FSA Orbit No.85 Reach Adjust, sealed stainless steel bearings, 0mm cups installed, +/-5mm cups included

Handlebar

Race Face Turbine, 20mm rise, 8° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
Width: 760mm (XS), 780mm (SM-XL)

Stem

Rocky Mountain AM, 40mm length, 0° rise, 35mm bar clamp

Grips

ODI Elite Pro, lock-on

Brakes

SRAM Maven Silver, 4-piston, metal pads
Rotors: SRAM CenterLine

Brake Levers

SRAM Maven Silver Stealth, tool-free reach adjust and contact point adjust

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed

ISCG Tabs

2-bolt ISCG05

Chainguide

Upper slider

Cranks

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission Alloy DUB
Length: 165mm (XS/SM), 170mm (MD-XL)

Chainrings

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 32 tooth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Wide, 92mm PressFit

Pedals

None

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

Rims

DT Swiss M 1900 Alloy

Hubs

DT Swiss, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with XD driver

Spokes

DT Swiss wheelset

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.5" WT
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 2.4" WT

Saddle

WTB Volt Fusion Form, chromoly rails, 142mm width

Seatpost

OneUp V3 dropper
Drop: 120mm (XS), 150mm (SM), 180mm (MD), 210mm (LG), 240mm (XL)

Seatpost Diameter

30.9mm

Seatpost Clamp

Single bolt, 34.9mm

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

Bottle Cage Mounts

One inside front triangle

Colors

Sweet Dreams/Cry Baby, Smokin' In The Boys Room/Bad To The Bone, Snakebite/Pour Some Sugar On Me/Iron Man

Warranty

5 years frame; 1 year paint, decals, and frame hardware

Weight

Miscellaneous

• SMOOTHLINK Four-Bar Horst-Link rear suspension design
• Geometry adjustable via RIDE-4 flip chip at rear shock mount
• Chainstay length adjustable via two-setting flip chip at rear dropout
• Reach adjustable (+/-5mm) via modular headset cups (included)
• Fully enclosed internal cable routing
• PenaltyBox 2.0 down tube internal frame storage; includes custom tool wrap
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)

Price

$6,999.00

More Info

Introducing the 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct (press release)

Rocky Mountain website

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