Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 · 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
| Specification | 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 | 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Brand | Rocky Mountain | Rocky Mountain |
| Model | Instinct Carbon 50 | Instinct Carbon 50 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900004822 | 900004637 |
| Original MSRP | $5,809.00 | $5,799.00 |
| Colors | GOLD/RED; BLUE/GREEN | Blue/Orange; Brown/Blue |
| Sizes | SM; XS; LG; MD; XL | SM; XS; LG; MD; XL |
| Weight | 31.2 LBS|14.18 KGS | 31.2 LBS|14.1 KGS |
| 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 | 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 |
| Frame material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm 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 | Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XT | Shimano XT |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB92 24mm | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51T | Shimano SLX 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 | Shimano M6100 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm | Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT66 180mm | R:Shimano RT66 180mm |
| 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.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 |
| 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 | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 | WTB Volt Race 142 |
| Seatpost | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm | Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: Race Face Trace Boost 148mm | 10° Engagement | Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet |
| Rims | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | DT Swiss Champion 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 | 29"; 27.5" | 29"; 27.5" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 | 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | LG · 29″ · POS.7 | LG · 29″ · POS.7 |
| Reach | 489 mm | 489 mm |
| Stack | 627 mm | 627 mm |
| Effective top tube | 636 mm | 636 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 65.8° | 65.8° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Seat tube | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| Head tube | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Wheelbase | 1240 mm | 1240 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Standover height | 802 mm | 802 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.