Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1999 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,329.00
Sizes
16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Sable Black/Magic Yellow, Sable Black/Shredded Silver
Weight
27.5
Archive ID
89210
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Elite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM, 3.3" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Air Vanilla Float R, 3.6" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRMB Expert XC clipless

Brakes

BrakesFormula Mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarRace Face Air Alloy Riser
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRace Face SyStem
SaddleSDG 7000, kelvar
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFormula disc
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Geax Grid kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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