Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct · 2001 Rocky Mountain Instinct
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 89210 | 35106 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" Geax Grid kevlar | Maxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | — |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct | 2001 Rocky Mountain Instinct |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1065 mm | 1070 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.