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2000 Rocky Mountain Instinct · 2002 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Specification2000 Rocky Mountain Instinct2002 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Overview
Model year20002002
BrandRocky MountainRocky Mountain
ModelInstinctInstinct
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID4503791496
Original MSRP$2,321.00$2,680.00
ColorsHolographic Black and Shredded Silver Maple Leafs, Holographic Blue/Shreded Silver Maple LeafsBrushed/Black, Brushed/Red
Sizes16.5", 18", 19"15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight—27.4 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 EliteEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 3.15" travelMarzocchi MXR, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown—
Rear shockFox Air Float RCFox Float RL, 3.6" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/XTRMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teethRace Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindleRace Face Taperlock ISIS, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM PC-69, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M515 SPDShimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM 9.0 SL leversShimano Deore M555 hydraulic brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy RiserRMB Carbon
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRace Face ProdigyRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia OndaSelle Italia Custom
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameterRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT disc
RimsMavic X221, 32-holeMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-buttedDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper kevlar26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito Air Light
Wheel size20" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2000 Rocky Mountain Instinct2002 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1065 mm1070 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.