2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Precision crafted for adventure.

Elevate your trail adventures and unleash your full biking potential with the 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct. It's called the "quiver killer" with even more adjustable geometry than the last version. In fact, it's Rocky Mountain's most versatile platform yet, thanks to a RIDE-4 flip chip, chainstay flip chip, two-position rear axle, and adjustable headset cups. Offering you 24 possible set-ups.

Size-specific shocks change how the bike handles bumps and supports the rider based on their height and weight. A PenaltyBox 2.0 gives you enough room for tools, tubes, and snacks right in the downtube. Other features are shared with the 2023 Instinct. Like a SmoothLink suspension and 150mm/140mm travel.

The Instinct has unparalleled performance and versatility, turning ordinary riding days into unforgettable two-wheel experiences. With ten different builds in carbon and alloy, and two wheel sizes, its everyone's perfect MTB.

Available Colors

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct A10 Shimano in Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano in We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct C99 SRAM in Still of the Night / Highway to Hell / Foil

BuildA10 ShimanoA30 ShimanoA50 ShimanoC30 ShimanoC50 ShimanoC70 ShimanoC70 SRAMC90 ShimanoC99 SRAMC Frameset
FrameFORM™ Alloy | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ 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-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
ForkRockShox 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 OffsetRockShox Lyrik Select RC 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm OffsetRockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm | Charger RC3 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm OffsetFox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm OffsetRockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant 160mm | Auto-Adjust Flight Attendant Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Front Travel150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm150mm
Rear Travel140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm140mm
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQRockShox Deluxe Select RT | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQFox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
HeadsetFSA ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 ZS56|66 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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
StemRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mmRace Face Turbine R | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
HandlebarRocky 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 | 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 Carbon 780mmRocky Mountain AM Carbon 780mmRace Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm ClampRace Face Next R | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
GripsRocky 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 OnODI Elite Pro Lock OnODI Elite Pro Lock On
BrakesTektro HD-M275 | Shimano Pad CompatibleShimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin PadsShimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal PadsShimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin PadsShimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal PadsShimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal PadsSram G2 RSC 4 Piston | Resin PadsShimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal PadsSram Code RSC 4 Piston | Metal Pads
ShiftersShimano CUES 11spdShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano XTSram AXS Pod Wireless ControllerShimano XTRSram AXS Pod Wireless Controller
Rear DerailleurShimano CUES 11spdShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano Deore 12spdShimano XTShimano XTSram X01 Eagle AXS WirelessShimano XTRSram X01 Eagle AXS Wireless
Cranks & ChainringRocky Mountain Microdrive | 32T | Sram 76mm BCD | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmShimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmRace Face Ride C" | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmShimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmRace Face Aeffect C" | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmRace Face Turbine C" | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmSram X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mmRace Face Next SL G5 C" | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: All Sizes = 170mmSram X0 Transmission Alloy | 32T | DUB Spindle | Power Meter Sensor | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom BracketRocky Mountain Sealed BB92 - Shimano CompatibleShimano SM-BBMT500Shimano SM-BBMT500Shimano SM-BBMT500Shimano SM-BBMT500Race Face BB92 30mmSram BB92 DUB WideRace Face BB92 30mmSram BB92 DUB Wide
CassetteSunRace CSMS8 EA1 11-51TShimano Deore 10-51T 12spdShimano SLX 10-51TShimano Deore 10-51T 12spdShimano SLX 10-51TShimano XT 10-51TSram XG-1275 10-52TShimano XTR 12s 10-51TSram XG-1295 10-52T
ChainKMC X11-1Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M6100Shimano M8100Sram GX EagleShimano XTR 12sSram XO Flattop T-Type
Front HubShimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28HShimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28HRocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mmShimano TC500 | 15x110m | 28HRocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mmRocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mmRocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mmDT Swiss 350 Boost 15mmDT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Rear HubShimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28HShimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28HShimano XT Boost 148mm | 28HShimano TC500 Boost 148mm | 28HDT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-RatchetDT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-RatchetDT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-RatchetDT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-RatchetDT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
Spokes2.0 Stainless2.0 Stainless2.0 Stainless2.0 Stainless2.0 StainlessDT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
RimsRocky Mountain TR30 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Compatible - Tape / Valves / Sealant Not InclWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclWTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclWTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclRace Face AR 30 | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclRocky Mountain 30AM Carbon / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclRace Face ARC Carbon 31 | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves InclDT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon
TiresF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless ReadyF: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready
SeatpostX Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mmX Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mmX Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mmX Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mmX Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mmRace Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 175mm | LG - XL = 200mmOneUp Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG - XL = 210mmFox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 175mm | LG - XL = 200mmRock Shox Reverb AXS Wireless Post | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - XL = 170mm
SaddleWTB Volt 142WTB Volt 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Volt Race 142WTB Silverado Carbon 142 | Carbon Rails
Weight36.498|16.59 KGS36.014|16.37 KGS34.782|15.81 KGS32.054|14.57 KGS30.932|14.06 KGS30.954|14.07 KGS30.074|13.67 KGS29.898|13.59 KGS30.426|13.83 KGS6.952|3.16 KGS
Price$2899$3399$4599$4699$5499$6499$7899$8999$10499$3899

Highlighted Features of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Updated Geometry
Updated Geometry

The Instinct has refined reach, a steeper seat tube, and longer chainstays for climbs, drops, and all types of terrain.

Ride-4 Flip Chip
Ride-4 Flip Chip

Ride-4 is a user-friendly system that lets you adjust the geometry specs with a single tool. Four possible configurations with one rotating chip.

Reach Adjust Headsets
Reach Adjust Headsets

There are changeable headset cups to add or subtract 5mm of reach. Without altering the head angle or the look of the bike.

PenaltyBox 2.0
PenaltyBox 2.0

Carbon models have a PenaltyBox 2.0 downtube storage system with a custom tool wrap, a door that doubles as a water bottle cage, and a hidden AirTag or Tile compartment.

XS / SM with 27.5" Wheels

Ride-4 PositionPos.1 SlackPos.2Pos.3Pos.4
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)540 / 567540 / 567540 / 567539 / 567
Head Tube Angle (deg)63.563.76464.3
Head Tube Length (mm)100 / 110100 / 110100 / 110100 / 110
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.576.77777.3
Seat Tube Length (mm)355 / 365355 / 365355 / 365355 / 365
Rear Centre (mm)430-440430-440430-440430-440
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)27261915
Reach (mm)398 / 423399 / 424405 / 430408 / 433
Stack (mm)585 / 594584 / 593582 / 591582 / 591
Standover Height (mm)757 / 753757 / 753759 / 756760 / 757
Wheelbase (mm)1150 / 11791150 / 11791149 / 11781148 / 1177

S / M / L / XL with 29" Wheels

Ride-9/4 PositionPos.1 SlackPos.2Pos.3Pos.4
Top Tube Horizontal (mm)572 / 621 / 640 / 649572 / 622 / 638 / 644572 / 622 / 636 / 645571 / 623 / 634 / 645
Head Tube Angle (deg)63.563.76464.3
Head Tube Length (mm)100 / 110 / 125 / 135100 / 110 / 125 / 135100 / 110 / 125 / 135100 / 110 / 125 / 135
Seat Tube Angle (deg)76.576.77777.3
Seat Tube Length (mm)365 / 410 / 440 / 470365 / 410 / 440 / 470465 / 410 / 440 / 470365 / 410 / 440 / 470
Rear Centre (mm)440-450440-450440-450440-450
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm)44403632
Reach (mm)423 / 449 / 474 / 504427 / 452 / 477 / 507430 / 455 / 480 / 510437 / 458 / 483 / 513
Stack (mm)572 / 599 / 628 / 659572 / 599 / 628 / 659572 / 599 / 627 / 659571 / 599 / 626 / 659
Standover Height (mm)760 / 798 / 796 / 792762 / 799 / 798 / 794763 / 794 / 799 / 796765 / 801 / 800 / 798
Wheelbase (mm)1198 / 1227 / 1259 / 12931198 / 1227 / 1259 / 12931198 / 1227 / 1258 / 12931197 / 1227 / 1258 / 1293
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