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Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Carbon (2021)

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTINCT C90 2021

The Instinct has been designed for epic rides and wide-open singletrack. As our most versatile platform, the Instinct thrives on all types of trails, tackling features with the utmost efficiency and responsiveness.

The Instinct has been the go-to bike for riders looking for a bike that does it all, and our most recent design takes that philosophy to the next level.

The desire to ride faster and harder than ever is universal amongst riders, and the changes we’ve made to our Instinct take that to heart while maintaining peak efficiency.

Updated geometry and frame features mean that the Instinct is versatile and can adapt to meet any demands that you or the trail may have.

Want another opinion? Here's a great review done by NSMB in Canada: 2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 - Long Term Review

TECHNOLOGIES

SIZE SPECIFIC TUNE: SUSPENSION

Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.

FORM™ alloy: FRAME CONSTRUCTION

FORM™ tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM™ tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.

RIDE-9 adjustment system: GEOMETRY

The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.

Adjust your RIDE-9 position for geometry before considering suspension effects, or variables like air pressure and shock compression. Make gradual, incremental changes, take notes, and be methodical. Don’t adjust in a hurry before a big ride. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Smoothlink suspension: SUSPENSION

Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.

Smoothwall carbon: FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Fork Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm // 27.5 = 37mm Offset // 29 = 44mm Offset // 150mm travel
Shock Fox Float DPX2 Factory // Sealed Bearing Eyelet // 25x8mm F Hardware // XS - SM = 190x45mm // MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm // 140mm rear wheel travel
Headset FSA Orbit NO.57E // 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 35 CNC // 0° Rise // All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar Race Face Next R // 780mm Width // 20mm Rise // 8° Backsweep // 4° Upsweep // 35mm Clamp
Grips Ergon GE1 EVO Lock On
Brakes Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston // Metallic Pads // [F] RT86 180mm Rotor // [R] RT86 180mm Rotor
Shifters Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR
Crankset Race Face Next R Cinch // 27.5 = 34T // 29 = 32T // 30mm Spindle // 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket Race Face BB92 30mm
Cassette Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
Chain Shimano XTR 12 speed
Front Hub Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm // RMB Axle // 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm
Spokes DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Rims Race Face ARC Carbon 31 // Tubeless Ready - Tape // Valves Incl // 32H
Tyres [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 Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm // XS - SM = 125mm // MD = 150mm // LG - XL = 175mm
Saddle WTB Volt Race // Cromoly Rails // 142mm Width
Weight 13.65kg

Photography credit:

  1. Deniz Merdano / NSMB.com Article / 2021 Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 - Long Term Review.
  2. Over The Edge Cycles / otesports.com / https://otesports.com/bikes/2021-rocky-mountain-instinct/

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Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Carbon (2021)

$8,99900 $14,99900

Colour

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  • M (29")
  • S (27.5")
  • S (29")
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