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2001 Rocky Mountain Instinct

Velopedia Archive ID 35106

Overview

Model year2001
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelInstinct
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID35106
Original MSRP$2,660.00
ColorsBuffed and Black, Buffed and Blue
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Sport
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Air Float RC

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainSRAM, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M536 SPD

Brakes

BrakesMagura Clara brakes, Magura Clara levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSelle Italia Onda
SeatpostRace Face XY, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSRAM 9.0 disk
RimsMavic X221
SpokesDT stainless steel
Front tireMaxxis Hard Drive Two One Kevlar

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1070 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.