2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct

2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct

One bike for every job.

The Instinct is a well-balanced, high-performance machine made for long days in the saddle and efficient pedaling on all types of trails. It can handle everything from long cross-country rides to more aggressive downhill sections. It's a great bike for riders looking for a single bike that can do it all – a "quiver of one". It's also been seen on the trails ridden by top riders like Jesse Melamed.

The 2022 Instinct flaunts updated geometry and kinematics, and even better frame features. The RIDE 9 chip alters the geo and shock rate, while the adjustable rear center flip chip shortens or lengthens the rear center length by 10mm. That means multiple personalities and plenty of opportunity for fine-tuning. Not to mention, there are six distinctly sized frames with 27.5" or 29" wheels. What more could you need for your outings?

Available Colors

2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct in Gold/Red

2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct in Blue/Green

BuildFramesetAlloy 10Alloy 30Alloy 50Carbon 30Carbon 50Carbon 70Carbon 90
FrameSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel.FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear TriangleFORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear TriangleFORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear TriangleSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear TriangleSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear TriangleSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear TriangleSMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork-RockShox Recon Silver RL 150mm | 42mm OffsetRockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm OffsetMarzocchi Z2 Float EVOL Rail 150mm | 44mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
Front Travel150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm
Rear Travel140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm
ShockFox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQRockShox Deluxe Select | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQRockShox Deluxe Select R | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Headset-FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown RaceFSA Orbit NO.57E | 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 = 40mRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mRocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar-Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 ClampRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 ClampRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 ClampRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 ClampRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 ClampRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 ClampRace Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Grips-Rocky Mountain Lock On LightODI Elite Pro Lock OnODI Elite Pro Lock OnRocky Mountain Lock On LightODI Elite Pro Lock OnODI Elite Pro Lock OnODI Elite Pro Lock On
Brakes-Tektro HD-M275 | Shimano Pad Compatible | F: Tektro 180mm | R: Tektro 180mmShimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 180mm | R: Shimano RT30 180mmShimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT64 180mm | R: Shimano RT64 180mmShimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 180mm | R: Shimano RT30 180mmShimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mmShimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mmShimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT86 180mm | R: Shimano RT86 180mm
Shifters-#N/AShimano Deore 12spdShimano SLXShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano XTShimano XTR
Rear Derailleur-Shimano Deore 11spdShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano XTShimano XTR
Cranks & Chanring-Rocky Mountain Microdrive | 32T |Sram 76mm BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mmFSA Comet MegaExo HD | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mmRace Face Ride C" | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mmFSA Comet MegaExo HD | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mmRace Face Aeffect C" | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mmShimano XT | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mmRace Face Next R C" | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
Bottom Bracket-Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano CompatibleFSA BB92 24mmFSA BB92 24mmFSA BB92 24mmFSA BB92 24mmFSA BB92 24mmRace Face BB92 30mm
Cassette-SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51TShimano Deore 10-51T 12spdShimano Deore 10-51T 12spdShimano Deore 10-51T 12spdShimano SLX 10-51TShimano XT 10-51TShimano XTR 12s 10-51T
Chain-KMC X11-1Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M8100Shimano XTR 12s
Front Hub-Shimano MT410 | 15mm BoostShimano MT410 | 15mm BoostRocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mmShimano MT410 | 15mm BoostRocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mmRocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mmRocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub-Shimano MT400 Boost 148mmShimano MT410 Boost 148mmShimano SLX Boost 148mmShimano MT410 Boost 148mmRace Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° EngagementRace Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° EngagementDT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet
Spokes-2.0 Stainless2.0 StainlessDT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.02.0 StainlessDT Swiss Champion 2.0DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims-Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Compatible - Tape | Valves | Sealant Not InclWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves InclWTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves InclWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves InclWTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves InclRace Face AR 30 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves InclRace Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
Tires-F: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 | R: WTB Ranger Comp 29 x 2.3 |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
Seatpost-Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mmRocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mmRocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mmRocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mmRocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mmRace Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mmFox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
Saddle-WTB Volt 142WTB Volt 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142
Weight7.39 LBS|3.35 KGS35.2 LBS|16 KGS34.7 LBS|15.77 KGS33.7 LBS|15.31 KGS32.3 LBS|14.68 KGS31.2 LBS|14.18 KGS31.3 LBS|14.22 KGS30 LBS|13.63 KGS
NotesWe make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but reserve the right to update specifications & prices without notification.
Price$3729$2899$3359$4579$4579$5809$7249$9799

Highlighted Features of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Accommodating Sizes
Accommodating Sizes

This bike comes in small, medium, large, and extra-large to fit riders of all sizes.

Size-Specific Tuning
Size-Specific Tuning

Every rider gets the perfect balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness.

SMOOTHLINK Suspension
SMOOTHLINK Suspension

It's efficient yet supple when you're pedaling across a wide range of gears. The controlled end-stroke and rate-curve feel more capable than you'd expect.

RIDE-9 Adjustment System
RIDE-9 Adjustment System

Quickly fine-tune your geometry and suspension with Allen keys. Nine possible configurations with two interlocking chips.

Two-Position Rear Axle
Two-Position Rear Axle

It's available on every Altitude and Instinct carbon and alloy model. Also used to adjust your geometry.

Modular Shock Mount
Modular Shock Mount

It's available on carbon models, so you can have future suspension kinematic updates.

POS.1 Slack

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)551578 / 583609638671
Head Tube Angle (deg)65.365.3 / 6565.165.165.1
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.376.3 / 7676.176.176.1
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)428-439428-439 / 438-449438-449438-449438-449
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)2727 / 45434343
Reach (mm)408433 / 430456481511
Stack (mm)585594 / 615619633646
Standover Height (mm)754754 / 742798798798
Wheelbase (mm)11341164 / 1182121012411277

POS.2

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)550578 / 583583609637
Head Tube Angle (deg)65.565.5 / 65.265.365.3671
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 909511065.3
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.576.5 / 76.276.376.3125
Seat Tube Length (mm)35538042044576.3
Rear Centre (mm)428-439428-439 / 438-449437-448437-448480
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)2424 / 424141437 - 448
Reach (mm)410435 / 43345848341
Stack (mm)584593 / 614618631513
Standover Height (mm)756756 / 744799799645
Wheelbase (mm)11341163 / 118212091241799

POS.3

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)550577 / 582608637670
Head Tube Angle (deg)65.765.7 / 65.465.565.565.5
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.776.7 / 76.476.576.576.5
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)427-438427-438 / 437-448437 - 448437 - 448437 - 448
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)2222 / 39393939
Reach (mm)412437 435460485515
Stack (mm)582591 / 612616629643
Standover Height (mm)757757 / 745800800800
Wheelbase (mm)11341163 / 1182120912411277

POS.4

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)550577 / 582608637670
Head Tube Angle (deg)65.765.7 / 65.465.565.565.5
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.776.7 / 76.476.576.576.5
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)427-438427-438 / 437-448437-448437-448437-448
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)2121 / 39393939
Reach (mm)412437 / 435460485515
Stack (mm)582591 / 612616630643
Standover Height (mm)757757 / 746800800800
Wheelbase (mm)11341163 / 1182120912411277

POS.5 Neutral

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)549577 / 582608636670
Head Tube Angle (deg)65.965.9 / 65.765.765.765.7
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.976.9 / 76.776.776.776.7
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)427-438427-438 / 437-448437-448437-448437-448
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)1919 / 37363636
Reach (mm)414439 / 437462487517
Stack (mm)581589 / 611615628642
Standover Height (mm)758758 / 749801801801
Wheelbase (mm)11331162 / 1182120912401277

POS.6

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)549577 / 581607636669
Head Tube Angle (deg)66.166.1 / 65.865.865.865.8
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)77.177.1 / 76.876.876.876.8
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)426-437426-437 / 437-448437-448437-448437-448
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)1616 / 34333333
Reach (mm)417441464489519
Stack (mm)581589 / 609613627640
Standover Height (mm)759759 / 750802802802
Wheelbase (mm)11331162 / 1182120912401277

POS.7

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)549576 / 581608636669
Head Tube Angle (deg)66.166.1 / 65.865.865.865.8
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)77.177.1 / 76.876.876.876.8
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)426 - 437426-437 / 437-448437-448437-448437-448
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)1616 / 34343434
Reach (mm)417441 / 439464489519
Stack (mm)579588 / 609614627640
Standover Height (mm)759759 / 751802802802
Wheelbase (mm)11331162 / 1182120912401277

POS.8

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)548576 / 581607635669
Head Tube Angle (deg)66.366.3 / 66.1666666
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)77.377.3 / 77.1777777
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)426-437426-437 / 436-447436 - 447436 - 447436 - 447
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)1313 / 31313131
Reach (mm)419444 / 441466491521
Stack (mm)577586 / 608612625639
Standover Height (mm)760760 / 754803803803
Wheelbase (mm)11321162 / 1182120912401276

POS.9 Steep

SizeXSSMLXL
Wheels27.5"27.5" / 29"29"29"29"
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)548575 / 580607635668
Head Tube Angle (deg)66.666.6 / 66.366.266.266.2
Head Tube Length (mm)90100 / 9095110125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)77.677.6 / 77.377.277.277.2
Seat Tube Length (mm)355380420445480
Rear Centre (mm)425-436425-436 / 436-447436 - 447436 - 447436 - 447
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)1111 / 28282828
Reach (mm)421446 / 444468493523
Stack (mm)576584 / 606610624637
Standover Height (mm)761761 / 756804804804
Wheelbase (mm)11321161 / 1181120812401276
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