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2022

Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50

Rocky Mountain Instinct 2022

5809

Enduro

Colour / Gold/Red, Blue/Green

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)

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At a glance

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 is an Enduro Carbon mountain bike. It sports 29" and 27.5" wheels, is priced at $5,809 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 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), has Fox suspension and a Shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Rocky Mountain's Instinct range of mountain bikes.

- Smoothlink rear suspension design

- Geometry adjustable via RIDE-9 flip chip at rear shock mount

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

- Internal cable routing

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Smoothwall carbon front and rear triangles; molded chainstay, seatstay, and down tube protection
  • Fork
    FOX FLOAT 36 Performance, GRIP damper, EVOL, 150mm
    Offset:
    37mm (27.5")
    44mm (29")
  • Shock
    FOX FLOAT DPS Performance, size-specific tune, 190mm x 45mm (XS/SM) or 210mm x 52.5mm (MD/LG/XL)
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Front: Rocky Mountain, sealed bearings, 110x15mm Boost
    Rear: DT Swiss 370, 148x12mm Boost, 18 tooth Star Ratchet freehub, MICRO SPLINE driver
  • Wheels
    WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0, 32 hole, tubeless ready (tape and valves included)
  • Wheel Size
    29" 27.5"
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Champion 2.0
  • Tires
    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, 2.5" WT
    Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, 2.4" WT
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    428-439mm, 425-436mm, 438-449mm, 436-447mm, Upper slider, Race Face Aeffect Cinch, 32 tooth, Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Race Face Aeffect Cinch, 24mm spindle, Length: 165mm (XS), 170mm (SM-XL)
  • Bottom Bracket
    27mm drop, 11mm drop, 45mm drop, 28mm drop, 43mm drop, 28mm drop, FSA BB92, 92mm press-fit
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano SLX Trail M7120, 4-piston, metal pads, Shimano SLX Trail M7120
  • Handlebar
    Rocky Mountain AM, 780mm width, 25mm rise, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
  • Saddle
    WTB Volt Race, 142mm width
  • Seatpost
    Rocky Mountain Toonie dropper, 30.9mm, Single bolt, 34.9mm, 30.9mm, Single bolt, 34.9mm
    Drop:
    125mm (XS/SM)
    150mm (MD)
    170m (LG/XL)
  • Stem
    Rocky Mountain AM, 40mm length, 5° rise, 35mm bar clamp
  • Grips
    ODI Elite Pro, lock-on
  • Headset
    FSA Orbit No.57E, sealed stainless steel bearings

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50?

A 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 is typically priced around $5,809 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 may be purchased directly from Rocky Mountain.

Q: What size wheels does the 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 have?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 should I get?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 comes in sizes 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). After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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