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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 has 21 mm more reach than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Frame geometry
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 has 32 mm more stack than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
More stack places the frame reference higher, not necessarily the handlebar.
- Handling
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 has a 1.8° slacker head-tube angle than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Equipment
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 has 10 mm more front travel than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 had an original MSRP $310 lower than 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50.
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.
Lowest0.63:1Highest3.20:1Total range510%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
Lowest0.62:1Highest3.20:1Total range520%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
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
2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
Overview
Model Year
2022
2026
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Instinct Carbon 50
Instinct Carbon 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$5,809.00
$5,499.00
Colors
Gold/Red, Blue/Green
Grey/Beige, Blue/Blue
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
31.2 LBS|14.18 KGS
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Frameset
Frame Construction
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. 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 Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
RockShox Lyrik Select 160mm | Charger RC Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
RockShox Super 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 XT
Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
Sram Eagle 70 | 32T | DUB Spindle | Crankarm Length: SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB92 24mm
Sram BB92 DUB Wide
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Sram XS-1270 Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain
Shimano M6100
Sram Eagle 70 Transmission
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm
Sram Maven Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 | 35 Clamp
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
WTB Volt Race 142 | Cromoly rails
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Tranz X +RAD2.0 Adjustable Dropper Post | 30mm Adjustment | Alloy MMX Lever | 30.9mm | XS = 120mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 170mm | LG = 200mm | XL = 230mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement
Front: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Ratchet LN
Rims
WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 | 28H
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0
2.0 Stainless
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
29"; 27.5"
XS: 27.5″; SM/MD/LG/XL: 29″
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.