Bicycle comparison

2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30 · 2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30

Specification	2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30	2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30
Overview
Model year	2023	2026
Brand	Rocky Mountain	Rocky Mountain
Model	Instinct Alloy 30	Instinct Alloy 30
Bicycle type	Mountain	Mountain
Archive ID	900004642	900000084
Original MSRP	$3,399.00	$3,499.00
Colors	Blue/Orange	Grey/Beige; Blue/Blue
Sizes	SM; XS; LG; MD; XL	XS; SM; MD; LG; XL
Weight	34.6 LBS\|15.7 KGS	—
Frameset
Frame construction	FORM™ Alloy \| Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings \| Press Fit BB \| Internal Cable Routing \| 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs \| RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry \| 2 Position Axle \| 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle	FORM™ Alloy \| 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 \| FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Frame material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 42mm Offset	RockShox Psylo Gold RC 160mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 42mm Offset
Rear shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+ \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ	RockShox Deluxe Select+ \| Linear XL Air Can \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 20x8mm F Hardware \| XS - SM = 190x45mm \| MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Shifters	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano Deore 12spd
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore 12spd	Shimano Deore 12spd
Crankset	Shimano Deore \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| 170mm Crank Length	Shimano Deore \| 32T \| 24mm Spindle \| Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm \| MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom bracket	Shimano SM-BBMT500	Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain	Shimano M6100	Shimano M6100
Brakes
Brakes	Shimano MT4120 4 Piston \| Resin Pads \| F:Shimano RT30 180mm \| R:Shimano RT30 180mm	Tektro HD-M535 \| Shimano Pad Compatible
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	FSA Orbit NO.57E \| Sealed 36°x45° Bearings \| 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper \| 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower \| 1.5" Crown Race	FSA ZS56/66 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
Handlebar	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 25mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp	Rocky Mountain AM \| 780mm Width \| 38mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp
Stem	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40m	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40mm
Saddle	WTB Volt 142	WTB Volt 142 \| Steel Rails
Seatpost	Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm \| XS - SM = 125mm \| MD = 150mm \| LG - XL = 170mm	Tranz X +RAD1.0 Adjustable Dropper Post \| 30mm Adjustment \| Alloy Clamp Lever \| 30.9mm \| XS = 125mm \| SM = 150mm \| MD = 170mm \| LG - XL = 200mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm	Front: Shimano TC500 \| 15mm Boost; Rear: Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm
Rims	WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless \| 32H \| Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl	Rocky Mountain TR30 \| 32H
Spokes	2.0 Stainless	2.0 Stainless
Front tire	Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready	Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Rear tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready	Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Wheel size	29"; 27.5"	XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″

Specification

2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30

2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30

Overview

Model year

2023

2026

Brand

Rocky Mountain

Model

Instinct Alloy 30

Bicycle type

Mountain

Archive ID

900004642

900000084

Original MSRP

$3,399.00

$3,499.00

Colors

Blue/Orange

Grey/Beige; Blue/Blue

Sizes

SM; XS; LG; MD; XL

XS; SM; MD; LG; XL

Weight

34.6 LBS|15.7 KGS

—

Frameset

Frame construction

Frame material

Aluminum

Fork

RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset

RockShox Psylo Gold RC 160mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset

Rear shock

Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano Deore 12spd

Rear derailleur

Shimano Deore 12spd

Crankset

Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length

Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm

Bottom bracket

Shimano SM-BBMT500

Cassette

Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd

Chain

Shimano M6100

Brakes

Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads | F:Shimano RT30 180mm | R:Shimano RT30 180mm

Tektro HD-M535 | Shimano Pad Compatible

Cockpit & contact points

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race

Handlebar

Stem

Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m

Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm

Saddle

WTB Volt 142

WTB Volt 142 | Steel Rails

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs

Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm

Front: Shimano TC500 | 15mm Boost; Rear: Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm

Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl

Rocky Mountain TR30 | 32H

Spokes

2.0 Stainless

Front tire

Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready

Rear tire

Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready

Wheel size

29"; 27.5"

XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″

Geometry comparison

One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.

Measurement	2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30	2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30
Selected size / position	LG · 29″ · POS.7	XL · 29″ · POS.3
Reach	489 mm	510 mm
Stack	627 mm	659 mm
Effective top tube	636 mm	645 mm
Head-tube angle	65.8°	64°
Seat-tube angle	76.8°	77°
Seat tube	445 mm	470 mm
Head tube	110 mm	135 mm
Chainstay / rear center	437 - 448	440 - 450
Wheelbase	1240 mm	1293 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	34 mm	36 mm
Standover height	802 mm	796 mm
Wheel size	29	29

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.