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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset has 21 mm more reach than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Frame geometry
2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset has 32 mm more stack than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset in the selected sizes.
More stack places the frame reference higher, not necessarily the handlebar.
- Handling
2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset has a 1.8° slacker head-tube angle than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset had an original MSRP $330 lower than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset
2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon Frameset
Overview
Model Year
2025
2022
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Instinct Carbon Frameset
Instinct Carbon Frameset
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$3,399.00
$3,729.00
Colors
Blue/Blue, Green/White/Grey, Grey/Beige
Gold/Red
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
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7.39 LBS|3.35 KGS
Frameset
Frame Construction
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Penalty Box 2.0 Storage | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | SM - XL = 145mm | XS = 140mm | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel.
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Rear Shock
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Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
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Wheels & Tires
Wheel Size
27.5"; 29"
29"; 27.5"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
510 mm
489 mm
Stack
659 mm
627 mm
Effective top tube
645 mm
636 mm
Head-tube angle
64°
65.8°
Seat-tube angle
77°
76.8°
Seat tube
470 mm
445 mm
Head tube
135 mm
110 mm
Chainstay / rear center
440 - 450
437 - 448
Wheelbase
1293 mm
1240 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
36 mm
34 mm
Standover height
796 mm
802 mm
Wheel size
29
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.