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Technologies
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The Instinct hits the closest we’ve ever come to trail perfection thanks to a perfectly balanced technical setup.

The intuitive but powerful RIDE-9 adjustment system and 2-position rear axle helps make every climb shorter, every trail flowier, and every descent faster. Size specific frame tuning ensures riders of every size gain every Instinct benefit. From our suspension setup to geometry, the Instinct balances every technical advantage we offer in perfect harmony. 


Geometry

Wheel size
29" 27.5"
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
POS.1 Slack POS.2 POS.3 POS.4 POS.5 Neutral POS.6 POS.7 POS.8 POS.9 Steep
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RIDE-9/4 POSITION
POS.1 Slack POS.2 POS.3 POS.4 POS.5 Neutral POS.6 POS.7 POS.8 POS.9 Steep
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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.

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.

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.

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.


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
xs sm md lg xl
27.5”: 142.5 - 157.5 cm / 4’8” - 5’2”

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” 
27.5”: Not available for this frame size

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”
27.5”: Not available for this frame size

29”: 185.5 - 198 cm / 6’1” - 6’6”

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.

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Two-position axle

The Altitude and Instinct frames, in both alloy and carbon, are equipped with a two-position axle dropout.

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SMOOTHLINK™ suspension

Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics.

Modular shock mount

Available on Altitude and Instinct carbon models, the modular shock mount allows for future suspension kinematic updates.

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.


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Instinct Alloy 10
Instinct Alloy 10New Color
$2,899.00 USD
Instinct Alloy 30
Instinct Alloy 30New Color
$3,399.00 USD
Instinct Alloy 50
Instinct Alloy 50New Color
$4,599.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 30
Instinct Carbon 30New Color
$4,699.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 50
Instinct Carbon 50New Color
$5,799.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 70
Instinct Carbon 70New Color
$6,999.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 90
Instinct Carbon 90New Color
$9,799.00 USD
Instinct Alloy 10
Instinct Alloy 10
$2,899.00 USD
Instinct Alloy 30
Instinct Alloy 30
$3,359.00 USD
Instinct Alloy 50
Instinct Alloy 50
$4,579.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 30
Instinct Carbon 30
$4,579.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 50
Instinct Carbon 50
$5,809.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 70
Instinct Carbon 70
$7,249.00 USD
Instinct Carbon 90
Instinct Carbon 90
$9,799.00 USD
Instinct Carbon Frameset
Instinct Carbon Frameset
$3,729.00 USD

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