2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct

This is one bike that does it all.

The 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct is the brand's most versatile trail bike – a set of wheels that can truly do anything.

This new model has updated geometry and suspension kinematics for even better performance. Yes, it's possible! Six distinctly sized frames work for anyone 4'8" all the way up to 6'6" tall. That means kids and adults can ride this bike. The RIDE-9 adjustment system and 2-position rear axle allow give you the most precise handling on all trails.

Don't worry about rocky trails or stubborn tree logs in your path. You get up to 29" wheels to ride over anything without missing a beat. The Instinct also offers 150mm front and 140mm rear travel for the most playful times in the saddle. Everything you could ever need from a trusted bike.

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Available Colors

2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct in Brown/Blue

2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct in Blue/Orange

Specifications Specifications

Build Kit	Alloy 10	Alloy 30	Alloy 50	Carbon 30	Carbon 50	Carbon 70	Carbon 90
Frame	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 Triangle	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 Triangle	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 Triangle	SMOOTHWALL™ 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	SMOOTHWALL™ 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	SMOOTHWALL™ 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	SMOOTHWALL™ 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 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	Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 44mm Offset	Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Performance Elite Series 150mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 44mm Offset	Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 44mm Offset
Front Travel	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm	150mm
Rear Travel	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	RockShox Deluxe Select+ \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	Fox Float X Performance \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	Fox Float DPS Performance \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	Fox Float DPS Performance \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	Fox Float X Performance Elite \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	Fox 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 Race	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 Race	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 Race	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 Race	FSA 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	FSA 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	FSA 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 = 40m	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 35 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 35 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 35 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 35 CNC \| 0° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m
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 \| 35 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 \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 35 Clamp	Race Face Next R \| 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
Brakes	Tektro HD-M275 \| Shimano Pad Compatible \| F:Tektro 180mm \| R:Tektro 180mm	Shimano MT4120 4 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F:Shimano RT30 180mm \| R:Shimano RT30 180mm	Shimano MT6120 4 Piston \| Metal Pads \| F:Shimano RT64 180mm \| R:Shimano RT64 180mm	Shimano MT4120 4 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F:Shimano RT30 180mm \| R:Shimano RT30 180mm	Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston \| Metal Pads \| F:Shimano RT66 180mm \| R:Shimano RT66 180mm	Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston \| Metal Pads \| F:Shimano RT66 180mm \| R:Shimano RT66 180mm	Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston \| IceTec Metal Pads \| F:Shimano RT86 180mm \| R:Shimano RT86 180mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore 11spd	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano SLX	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano XT	Shimano XT	Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore 11spd	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano XT	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano XT	Shimano XT	Shimano XTR
Cranks & Chanring	Rocky Mountain Microdrive \| 32T \|Sram 76mm BCD \| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: XS = 165mm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Shimano Deore \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| 170mm Crank Length	Race Face Ride C" \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Shimano Deore \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| 170mm Crank Length	Race Face Aeffect C" \| 32T Steel \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Shimano XT \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm \| SM - XL = 170mm	Race Face Era C" \| 32T \| 30mm Spindle \| Crank Length = 170mm
Bottom Bracket	Rocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano Compatible	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Race Face BB92 30mm
Cassette	SunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51T	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd	Shimano SLX 10-51T	Shimano XT 10-51T	Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
Chain	KMC X11-1	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100	Shimano M8100	Shimano XTR 12s
Front Hub	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm	Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub	Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm	Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm	Shimano SLX Boost 148mm	Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm	DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm \| 18T Star-Ratchet	DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm \| 18T Star-Ratchet	DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm \| 36T Star-Ratchet
Spokes	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless	DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0	2.0 Stainless	DT Swiss Champion 2.0	DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0	DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims	Rocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not Incl	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	Race Face AR 30 \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	Race Face ARC Carbon 31 \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Tires	F: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4 // R: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29 x 2.4	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 = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG = 175mm \| XL = 200mm	Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG = 175mm \| XL = 200mm
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
Price	$2899	$3399	$4599	$4699	$5799	$6999	$9799

Highlighted Features of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Different Frame Sizes

The frame is available in extra-small and small with 27.5" wheels. Plus small, medium, large, and extra-large with 29" wheels. A size for every height!

Size-Specific Tuning

Riders in all height ranges get the same balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Each tune is adjusted for specific frame sizes.

SMOOTHLINK Suspension

It's supple and efficient when you're pedaling and using any gears. The controlled end-stroke and rate curve make it feel even more capable than suggested by the travel (170mm front and 160mm rear).

RIDE-9 Adjustment System

Use it to quickly fine-tune the geometry and suspension based on how and where you want to ride, just with a set of Allen keys. Nine possible configurations with two interlocking chips.

Two-Position Axle Dropout

You can switch between a long or short rear-center length. That's the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the rear axle, aka chainstay length. Longer improves your stability and shorter gives you sharper handling.

Modular Shock Mount

It's available on carbon models for the convenient future suspension kinematic updates.

Geometry Details by Size Geometry Details by Size

29" in S / M / L / XL

RIDE-9 setting	POS.1 Slack	POS.2	POS.3	POS.4	POS.5 Neutral	POS.6	POS.7	POS.8	POS.9 Steep
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)	583 / 698 / 638 / 671	583 / 698 / 637 / 671	582 / 608 / 637 / 670	582 / 608 / 637 / 670	582 / 608 / 636 / 670	581 / 607 / 636 / 669	581 / 608 / 636 / 669	581 / 607 / 635 / 669	580 / 607 / 635 / 668
Head Tube Angle (deg)	65 / 65.1 / 65.1 / 65.1	65.2 / 65.3 / 65.3 / 65.3	65.4 / 65.5 / 65.5 / 65.5	65.4 / 65.5 / 65.5 / 65.5	65.7 / 65.7 / 65.7 / 65.7	65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8	65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8 / 65.8	66.1 / 66 / 66 / 66	66.3 / 66.2 / 66.2 / 66.2
Head Tube Length (mm)	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125	90 / 95 / 110 / 125
Seat Tube Angle (deg)	76 / 76.1 / 76.1 / 76.1	76.2 / 76.3 / 76.3 / 76.3	76.4 / 76.5 / 76.5 / 76.5	76.4 / 76.5 / 76.5 / 76.5	76.7 / 76.7 / 76.7 / 76.7	76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8	76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8 / 76.8	77.1 / 77 / 77 / 77	77.3 / 77.2 / 77.2 / 77.2
Seat Tube Length (mm)	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480	380 / 420 / 445 / 480
Rear Centre (mm)	438-449 / 438-449 / 438-449 / 438-449	438-449 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448 / 437-448	436-447 / 436-447 / 436-447 / 436-447	436-447 / 436-447 / 436-447 / 436-447
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)	45 / 43 / 43 / 43	42 / 41 / 41 / 41	39 / 39 / 39 / 39	39 / 39 / 39 / 39	37 / 36 / 36 / 36	34 / 33 / 33 / 33	34 / 34 / 34 / 34	31 / 31 / 31 / 31	28 / 28 / 28 / 28
Reach (mm)	430 / 456 / 481 / 511	433 / 458 / 483 / 513	435 / 460 / 485 / 515	435 / 460 / 485 / 515	437 / 462 / 487 / 517	439 / 464 / 489 / 519	439 / 464 / 489 / 519	441 / 466 / 491 / 521	444 / 468 / 493 / 523
Stack (mm)	615 / 619 / 633 / 646	614 / 618 / 631 / 645	612 / 616 / 629 / 643	612 / 616 / 630 / 643	611 / 615 / 628 / 642	609 / 613 / 627 / 640	609 / 614 / 627 / 640	608 / 612 / 625 / 639	606 / 610 / 624 / 637
Standover Height (mm)	742 / 798 / 798 / 798	744 / 799 / 799 / 799	745 / 800 / 800 / 800	746 / 800 / 800 / 800	749 / 801 / 801 / 801	750 / 802 / 802 / 802	751 / 802 / 802 / 802	754 / 803 / 803 / 803	756 / 804 / 804 / 804
Wheelbase (mm)	1182 / 1210 / 1241 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1241 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1241 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1241 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1240 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1240 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1240 / 1277	1182 / 1209 / 1240 / 1276	1181 / 1208 / 1240 / 1276