Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 · 2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70
| Specification | 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 | 2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Instinct Carbon 70 | Instinct Carbon 70 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900004699 | 900000089 |
| Archived price | $6,499.00 | $6,999.00 |
| Colors | Blue/Blue; Grey/Beige | GREEN/WHITE/GREY; Grey/Beige; Blue/Blue |
| Sizes | XS; SM; MD; LG; XL | SM; MD; LG; XL |
| 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 | 140mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle | 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 |
| Frame material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Factory Series 160mm | 44mm Offset |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ | Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Sram AXS Pod Controller | Sram Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Rear derailleur | Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless | Sram Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Crankset | Sram GX Transmission | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm | Sram Eagle 90 | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS -SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | Sram BB92 DUB Wide | Sram BB92 DUB Wide |
| Cassette | Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T | Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T |
| Chain | Sram GX Eagle Transmission | Sram GX Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Sram Code Bronze Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads | Sram Maven Silver Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads |
| 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 | 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 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp | Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails | WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG - XL = 210mm | OneUp V3 Dropper 30.9mm | XS = 120 | SM = 150mm | MD = 180mm | LG = 210mm | XL = 240mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet | — |
| Rims | Race Face ARC 30 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl | — |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 | — |
| Front tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
| Wheel size | 27.5"; 29" | 29" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 | 2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | XL · 29″ · POS.3 | XL · 29″ · POS.3 |
| Reach | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 659 mm | 659 mm |
| Effective top tube | 645 mm | 645 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 64° | 64° |
| Seat-tube angle | 77° | 77° |
| Seat tube | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Head tube | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 - 450 | 440 - 450 |
| Wheelbase | 1293 mm | 1293 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 36 mm | 36 mm |
| Standover height | 796 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 7, 2026.