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Instinct Carbon 70
Rated 5.0 out of 5
3 Reviews
Based on 3 reviews
Overview
Intended use: Trail
Rear travel: 140
Description
If you’re looking for one bike that does it all, look no further than the Instinct. We’ve designed a bike that’s capable of tackling technical trail riding but still allows you to push the pedals hard on the climbs. We’ve updated the geometry, frame features, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up’s, down’s, and everything in between. Trust your Instinct.
Instinct Carbon 70
Sale price$6,849.00
Regular price$8,559.00 (/)
Rated 5.0 out of 5
3 Reviews
Based on 3 reviews
Specifications
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 609 | 638 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65 | 65.1 | 65.1 | 65.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76 | 76.1 | 76.1 | 76.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Reach (mm) | 430 | 456 | 481 | 511 |
| Stack (mm) | 615 | 619 | 633 | 646 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 742 | 798 | 798 | 798 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1210 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 609 | 637 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.2 | 65.3 | 65.3 | 65.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.2 | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 - 449 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Reach (mm) | 433 | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 631 | 645 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 744 | 799 | 799 | 799 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.4 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 612 | 616 | 629 | 643 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 745 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.4 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 612 | 616 | 630 | 643 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 746 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 636 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reach (mm) | 437 | 462 | 487 | 517 |
| Stack (mm) | 611 | 615 | 628 | 642 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 749 | 801 | 801 | 801 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 607 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Reach (mm) | 439 | 464 | 489 | 519 |
| Stack (mm) | 609 | 613 | 627 | 640 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 750 | 802 | 802 | 802 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 608 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Reach (mm) | 439 | 464 | 489 | 519 |
| Stack (mm) | 609 | 614 | 627 | 640 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 751 | 802 | 802 | 802 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 607 | 635 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Reach (mm) | 441 | 466 | 491 | 521 |
| Stack (mm) | 608 | 612 | 625 | 639 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 754 | 803 | 803 | 803 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1276 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 580 | 607 | 635 | 668 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.3 | 66.2 | 66.2 | 66.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Reach (mm) | 444 | 468 | 493 | 523 |
| Stack (mm) | 606 | 610 | 624 | 637 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 756 | 804 | 804 | 804 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1181 | 1208 | 1240 | 1276 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 609 | 638 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65 | 65.1 | 65.1 | 65.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76 | 76.1 | 76.1 | 76.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 | 438 - 449 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 45 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Reach (mm) | 430 | 456 | 481 | 511 |
| Stack (mm) | 615 | 619 | 633 | 646 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 742 | 798 | 798 | 798 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1210 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 609 | 637 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.2 | 65.3 | 65.3 | 65.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.2 | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 - 449 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Reach (mm) | 433 | 458 | 483 | 513 |
| Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 631 | 645 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 744 | 799 | 799 | 799 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.4 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 612 | 616 | 629 | 643 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 745 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.4 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 612 | 616 | 630 | 643 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 746 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1241 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 582 | 608 | 636 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reach (mm) | 437 | 462 | 487 | 517 |
| Stack (mm) | 611 | 615 | 628 | 642 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 749 | 801 | 801 | 801 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 607 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Reach (mm) | 439 | 464 | 489 | 519 |
| Stack (mm) | 609 | 613 | 627 | 640 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 750 | 802 | 802 | 802 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 608 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 | 65.8 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 | 76.8 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 | 437 - 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Reach (mm) | 439 | 464 | 489 | 519 |
| Stack (mm) | 609 | 614 | 627 | 640 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 751 | 802 | 802 | 802 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1277 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 581 | 607 | 635 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Reach (mm) | 441 | 466 | 491 | 521 |
| Stack (mm) | 608 | 612 | 625 | 639 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 754 | 803 | 803 | 803 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1182 | 1209 | 1240 | 1276 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 580 | 607 | 635 | 668 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.3 | 66.2 | 66.2 | 66.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 | 436 - 447 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Reach (mm) | 444 | 468 | 493 | 523 |
| Stack (mm) | 606 | 610 | 624 | 637 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 756 | 804 | 804 | 804 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1181 | 1208 | 1240 | 1276 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 551 | 578 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.3 | 65.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.3 | 76.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 428 - 439 | 428 - 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 27 | 27 |
| Reach (mm) | 408 | 433 |
| Stack (mm) | 585 | 594 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 754 | 754 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1164 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 578 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 428 - 439 | 428 - 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24 | 24 |
| Reach (mm) | 410 | 435 |
| Stack (mm) | 584 | 593 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 756 | 756 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 22 | 22 |
| Reach (mm) | 412 | 437 |
| Stack (mm) | 582 | 591 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 757 | 757 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 21 | 21 |
| Reach (mm) | 412 | 437 |
| Stack (mm) | 582 | 591 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 757 | 757 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.9 | 65.9 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.9 | 76.9 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 19 | 19 |
| Reach (mm) | 414 | 439 |
| Stack (mm) | 581 | 589 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 758 | 758 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Reach (mm) | 417 | 441 |
| Stack (mm) | 581 | 589 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 759 | 759 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 576 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Reach (mm) | 417 | 441 |
| Stack (mm) | 579 | 588 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 759 | 759 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 548 | 576 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.3 | 66.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13 | 13 |
| Reach (mm) | 419 | 444 |
| Stack (mm) | 577 | 586 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 760 | 760 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1132 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| xs | sm | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 548 | 575 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.6 | 77.6 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 425 - 436 | 425 - 436 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 11 | 11 |
| Reach (mm) | 421 | 446 |
| Stack (mm) | 576 | 584 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 761 | 761 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1132 | 1161 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 551 | 578 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.3 | 65.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.3 | 76.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 428 - 439 | 428 - 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 27 | 27 |
| Reach (mm) | 408 | 433 |
| Stack (mm) | 585 | 594 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 754 | 754 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1164 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 578 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 428 - 439 | 428 - 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24 | 24 |
| Reach (mm) | 410 | 435 |
| Stack (mm) | 584 | 593 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 756 | 756 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 22 | 22 |
| Reach (mm) | 412 | 437 |
| Stack (mm) | 582 | 591 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 757 | 757 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 550 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.7 | 65.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 21 | 21 |
| Reach (mm) | 412 | 437 |
| Stack (mm) | 582 | 591 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 757 | 757 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1163 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 65.9 | 65.9 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.9 | 76.9 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 427 - 438 | 427 - 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 19 | 19 |
| Reach (mm) | 414 | 439 |
| Stack (mm) | 581 | 589 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 758 | 758 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 577 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Reach (mm) | 417 | 441 |
| Stack (mm) | 581 | 589 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 759 | 759 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 549 | 576 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.1 | 77.1 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Reach (mm) | 417 | 441 |
| Stack (mm) | 579 | 588 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 759 | 759 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1133 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 548 | 576 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.3 | 66.3 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.3 | 77.3 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 426 - 437 | 426 - 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13 | 13 |
| Reach (mm) | 419 | 444 |
| Stack (mm) | 577 | 586 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 760 | 760 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1132 | 1162 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 548 | 575 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.6 | 77.6 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 | 380 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 425 - 436 | 425 - 436 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 11 | 11 |
| Reach (mm) | 421 | 446 |
| Stack (mm) | 576 | 584 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 761 | 761 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1132 | 1161 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Sizing chart
These figures are a rough guide only. Rider proportions, riding style, and personal preferences all factor in choosing the correct bike size. Rocky Mountain always recommends test riding and professional bike fitting at an authorized dealer.
Frame Size
27.5”: 142.5 - 157.5 cm / 4’8” - 5’2”
29”: Not available for this frame size
29”: Not available for this frame size
27.5”: 155 - 167.5 cm / 5’1” - 5’6”
29”:157.5 - 170 cm / 5’2” - 5’7”
29”:157.5 - 170 cm / 5’2” - 5’7”
27.5”: Not available for this frame size
29”: 167.5 - 177.5 cm / 5’6” - 5’10”
29”: 167.5 - 177.5 cm / 5’6” - 5’10”
27.5”: Not available for this frame size
29”: 175 - 188 cm / 5’9” - 6’2”
29”: 175 - 188 cm / 5’9” - 6’2”
27.5”: Not available for this frame size
29”: 185.5 - 198 cm / 6’1” - 6’6”
29”: 185.5 - 198 cm / 6’1” - 6’6”
Features and technologies
RIDE-9™ adjustment system
The RIDE-9 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and suspension with a pair of Allen keys. Nine configurations are possible thanks to two interlocking chips.
Two-position axle
The two-position axle allows the rider to choose a short or long rear-center length that suits their personal preferences.
Size Specific Tune
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.
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.
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Just demo this bike at Big Bear Lake WV and the bike is very fast and agile, loved it!
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