Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 30 2021
2021 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,499$
Weight | 14.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Pike Select
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Groupset Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB92. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike Select RC 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 12spd
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Crank
Shimano Deore | 27.5 = 34T | 29 = 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm | RMB Axle | 163mm x 12mm x 1.5mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl | 32H
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads | RT54 180mm F Rotor | RT54 180mm R Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8mm Clamp
Grips
Ergon GE10 EVO Lock On
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt | Steel Rails | 142mm Width
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 170mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS Steep | XS Slack | SM Steep | SM Slack | SM Steep | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.22 mm | 1.26 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 328 mm | 344 mm | 328 mm | 346 mm | 329 mm | 346 mm | 331 mm | 346 mm | 331 mm | 346 mm | 331 mm |
| Front Center | 707 mm | 707 mm | 736 mm | 736 mm | 746 mm | 748 mm | 773 mm | 775 mm | 805 mm | 806 mm | 841 mm | 842 mm |
| Rake | 38 mm | 38 mm | 39 mm | 38 mm | 44 mm | 46 mm | 44 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 122 mm | 111 mm | 122 mm | 116 mm | 124 mm | 117 mm | 123 mm | 116 mm | 123 mm | 116 mm | 123 mm |
| Stack | 582 mm | 591 mm | 590 mm | 600 mm | 612 mm | 621 mm | 616 mm | 625 mm | 630 mm | 639 mm | 643 mm | 652 mm |
| Reach | 427 mm | 414 mm | 452 mm | 439 mm | 450 mm | 436 mm | 474 mm | 462 mm | 499 mm | 487 mm | 529 mm | 517 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 554 mm | 557 mm | 581 mm | 584 mm | 586 mm | 589 mm | 613 mm | 615 mm | 641 mm | 644 mm | 674 mm | 677 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6 ° | 76.3 ° | 77.6 ° | 76.3 ° | 77.3 ° | 76 ° | 77.2 ° | 76.1 ° | 77.2 ° | 76.1 ° | 77.2 ° | 76.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 355 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.6 ° | 65.3 ° | 66.6 ° | 65.3 ° | 66.3 ° | 65 ° | 66.2 ° | 65.1 ° | 66.2 ° | 65.1 ° | 66.2 ° | 65.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 435 mm | 442 mm | 444 mm | 442 mm | 444 mm | 442 mm | 444 mm | 442 mm | 444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1138 mm | 1140 mm | 1167 mm | 1170 mm | 1187 mm | 1188 mm | 1214 mm | 1216 mm | 1246 mm | 1247 mm | 1282 mm | 1283 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 11 mm | 27 mm | 11 mm | 27 mm | 28 mm | 45 mm | 28 mm | 43 mm | 28 mm | 43 mm | 28 mm | 43 mm |
| Standover Height | 767 mm | 760 mm | 767 mm | 760 mm | 762 mm | 748 mm | 810 mm | 804 mm | 810 mm | 804 mm | 810 mm | 804 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Instinct Carbon 30 belongs to the Rockymountain Instinct model. There are 89 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Instinct bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3129$. Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 99 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 10449$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4499$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 62.89% more expensive.
Trail bikes average weight
Trail bikes have an average weight of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Instinct Carbon 30 weighs 14.4 kg (31.75 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 10.94% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Pike Select fork installed. The fork’s travel is 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing model, with a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 30 2021, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Instinct Carbon 30 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 30 comes with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.