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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2000 Rocky Mountain Instinct had an original MSRP $359 lower than 2002 Rocky Mountain Instinct.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2000 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2002 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Overview
Model Year
2000
2002
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Instinct
Instinct
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,321.00
$2,680.00
Colors
Holographic Black and Shredded Silver Maple Leafs, Holographic Blue/Shreded Silver Maple Leafs
Brushed/Black, Brushed/Red
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
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27.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton 7005 Elite
Easton Ultralite
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 3.15" travel
Marzocchi MXR, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
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Rear Shock
Fox Air Float RC
Fox Float RL, 3.6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/XTR
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle
Race Face Taperlock ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-69, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM 9.0 SL levers
Shimano Deore M555 hydraulic brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy Riser
RMB Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
Selle Italia Onda
Selle Italia Custom
Seatpost
Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT disc
Rims
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar
26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito Air Light
Wheel Size
20" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1065 mm
1070 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.