Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano - 2024
Details
The Instinct Carbon is at home on technical trails, but still allows you to push the distance and crush the climbs. Our most versatile platform just got more adventure-ready with updated the frame features, geometry, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up’s, down’s, and everything in between. Meet the Instinct Carbon.
| Size | Metric | Imperial |
| XS | 147.5 - 157.5 cm | 4’7” - 52” |
| SM | 152.5 - 167 cm | 5’0” - 5’6” |
| MD | 162.5 - 177.5 cm | 5’4” - 5’10” |
| LG | 172.5 - 188 cm | 5’8” - 6’2” |
| XL | 183 - 198 cm | 6’0” - 6’6” |
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.
The two-position axle allows the rider to choose a short or long rear-center length that suits their personal preferences.
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip.
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
The new PenaltyBox™ 2.0 downtube storage (carbon models only) includes generous capacity, custom tool wrap and our rock-solid hinged door system that doubles down as a water bottle mount and built-in concealed AirTag/Tile compartment.
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.
Pedals sold separately
Specs
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | 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 |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select RC 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust| 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Durable 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 |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
| Rims/Wheels | WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl |
| Hubs | F: Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm R: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet |
| Spokes | 2.0 Stainless |
| Tires | F: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BBMT500 |
| Chain | Shimano M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano SLX 10-51T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Handlebars | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Tape/Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Brakes | Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142 |
| Seat Post | X Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD - LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / X-Small / 27.5" | 770416480559 | B0320XS2 | ROC38815342E |
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / Small / 27.5" | 770416480634 | B0320SM72 | ROC3837485E |
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / Small / 29" | 770416480719 | B0320SM92 | ROC38382046E |
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / Medium / 29" | 770416480795 | B0320MD2 | ROC38431411E |
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / Large / 29" | 770416480870 | B0320LG2 | ROC38286282E |
| Smokin' in the Boys Room / Bad to the Bone / X-Large / 29" | 770416480955 | B0320XL2 | ROC3859525E |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / X-Small / 27.5" | 770416480511 | B0320XS1 | ROC45208583K |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / Small / 27.5" | 770416480597 | B0320SM71 | ROC45475762K |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / Small / 29" | 770416480672 | B0320SM91 | ROC45646876K |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / Medium / 29" | 770416480757 | B0320MD1 | ROC455279K |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / Large / 29" | 770416480832 | B0320LG1 | ROC4512884K |
| We are the Champions / Platinum Blonde / Black Dog / X-Large / 29" | 770416480917 | B0320XL1 | ROC4521309K |
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