Rocky Mountain Instinct 930 2014
2014 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,699$
Weight | 13.63 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Sektor
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Groupset XT, X5 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy Custom Hydroformed Frame ABC™ Pivots Tapered Head Tube Press Fit BB Internal Cable Routing Internal \"Stealth\" Dropper Post Routing Internal Shock Remote Routing ISCG05 Tabs RIDE-9™ System Adjustable Geometry & Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
RockShox Sektor Gold RL 29
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT Custom Valved
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM X5 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire 2x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG62 11-36T 10spd
Crank
FSA Comet 170-175mm 36/22T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket
FSA Press Fit Mega Exo
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Inferno 25 by SUNringlé
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Tires
Continental Mountain King Folding 29\" x 2.2\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M505 Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M505
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face 6° x 60-80mm
Handlebar
Race Face Chester 1\" Rise Ø31.8mm x 740mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
Cane Creek Ten Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Rocky Mountain XC Light
Seatpost
Race Face 30.9mm x 375mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 661 mm | 685 mm | 709 mm | 734 mm | 761 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 104 mm | 105 mm | 106 mm | 106 mm | 107 mm |
| Stack | 599 mm | 608 mm | 618 mm | 627 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 394 mm | 414 mm | 436 mm | 458 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 547 mm | 571 mm | 594 mm | 619 mm | 644 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° | 73.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 546 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° | 67.7 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1104 mm | 1128 mm | 1152 mm | 1177 mm | 1204 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm |
| Standover Height | 730 mm | 730 mm | 730 mm | 730 mm | 730 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
Instinct 930 belongs to the Rockymountain Instinct model. Rocky Mountain released 89 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Instinct bikes models from 2014, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct 930 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2699$. Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 7599$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2699$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 2.33% smaller.
Average weight for Trail bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
a bit heavier than average, Instinct 930 has a weight of 13.63 kg (30.05 lbs). In conclusion, the average Trail bike weighs 5.01% less than Instinct 930.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Sektor fork installed. The fork’s travel is 130mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Monarch RT Custom Valved rear shock model, which has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Instinct 930 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Instinct 930 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.