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2022

Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90

Rocky Mountain Instinct 2022

9799

Enduro

Colour / Gold/Red

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 90 is an Enduro Carbon mountain bike. It sports 29" and 27.5" wheels, is priced at $9,799 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 Factory, FIT4 damper, EVOL, Kashima coating, 150mm
    Offset:
    37mm (27.5")
    44mm (29")
  • Shock
    FOX FLOAT DPX2 Factory, Kashima coating, 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 350, 148x12mm Boost, 36 tooth Star Ratchet freehub, MICRO SPLINE driver
  • Wheels
    Race Face ARC Carbon 31, 32 hole, tubeless ready (tape and valves included)
  • Wheel Size
    29" 27.5"
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
  • 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 Next R Cinch, 32 tooth, Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
  • Crank
    Race Face Next R Cinch, 30mm spindle, 170mm length
  • Bottom Bracket
    27mm drop, 11mm drop, 45mm drop, 28mm drop, 43mm drop, 28mm drop, Race Face BB92, 92mm press-fit
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
  • Shifters
    Shimano XTR M9100, 12-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Shimano XTR Trail M9120, 4-piston, ICE TECH finned metal pads, Shimano XTR Trail M9120
  • Handlebar
    Race Face Next R, 780mm width, 20mm rise, 8° backsweep, 4° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
  • Saddle
    WTB Volt Race, 142mm width
  • Seatpost
    FOX Transfer Factory dropper, Kashima coating, 30.9mm, Single bolt, 34.9mm, 30.9mm, Single bolt, 34.9mm
    Drop:
    125mm (XS/SM)
    150mm (MD)
    175mm (LG)
    200mm (XL)
  • Stem
    Rocky Mountain, CNC alloy, 40mm length, 0° 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 90?

A 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 is typically priced around $9,799 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 90?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 may be purchased directly from Rocky Mountain.

Q: What size wheels does the 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 have?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 should I get?

The 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 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 90 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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