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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
Only 1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct had an original MSRP $331 lower than 2001 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct
2001 Rocky Mountain Instinct
Overview
Model Year
1999
2001
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Instinct
Instinct
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,329.00
$2,660.00
Colors
Sable Black/Magic Yellow, Sable Black/Shredded Silver
Buffed and Black, Buffed and Blue
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Weight
27.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elite
Easton Ultralite
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM, 3.3" travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Air Vanilla Float R, 3.6" travel
Fox Air Float RC
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
BB Shell Width
73mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
RMB Expert XC clipless
Shimano PD-M536 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Formula Mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Magura Clara brakes, Magura Clara levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Race Face Air Alloy Riser
Race Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face SyStem
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
SDG 7000, kelvar
Selle Italia Onda
Seatpost
Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Race Face XY, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula disc
SRAM 9.0 disk
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
DT stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Geax Grid kevlar
Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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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.