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Rocky MountainInstinct
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Algupära
The Instinct has been Rocky Mountain's trail all-rounder since 2013. The 2024 overhaul brought SMOOTHWALL carbon — a manufacturing technique using rigid internal moulds instead of air bladders, producing a frame claimed to be simultaneously lighter, stiffer, and tougher. Combined with a new reach-adjust headset and the RIDE-4 geo chip, the 2024 Instinct became Rocky Mountain's most configurable trail bike: riders can dial head angle and reach independently to match their style or local terrain.
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Tehnilised andmed
- Raam
- SMOOTHWALL carbon (rigid internal mould, no air bladder) or FORM alloy; reach-adjust headset with neutral/±5mm positions; RIDE-4 flip chip + chainstay flip chip; BSA threaded BB; 12x148mm thru-axle
- Kahvel
- 150mm travel (160mm on Carbon 99); Fox 36 or RockShox Pike depending on build
- Jõuülekanne
- 1x12 SRAM or Shimano builds depending on tier; range from Alloy 30 to Carbon 99
- Pidurid
- Hydraulic disc (brand varies by build tier)
- Rattad
- 29" (XS uses 27.5"); tubeless-ready; mullet possible via flip chip
- Vedrustus
- Smoothlink four-bar Horst-link rear suspension, 140mm travel (top Carbon 99 gets 150mm); size-specific shock tune balancing small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and progressive end-stroke
- Rooliplokk
- Dropper-post ready; internal cable routing
- Geomeetria
- Size L neutral: head angle 63.5–64.3° (adjustable via RIDE-4 + headset), seat angle 77–77.3°; reach-adjust headset gives neutral/±5mm; chainstay flip chip adds further tuning
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Verdikt
+Tugevused
- SMOOTHWALL carbon is light, stiff, and reportedly impact-resistant
- Reach-adjust headset + RIDE-4 + chainstay chip = rare three-axis geo tuning on a trail bike
- Size-specific shock tunes deliver consistent feel across the size range
−Nõrkused
- High spec and adjustability options create a steep learning curve for setup
- Mullet configuration available but requires flip-chip swap — not tool-free
- Premium carbon builds are expensive relative to the trail category
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Sildid
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