Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,099$
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 Fox Float 32
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Groupset XT, X7 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
Fox 32 Float 29 130 CTD. 130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
Rear Shock
Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7 S3 Direct Mount 2x10spd
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
Cassette
Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
Crank
Race Face Evolve 170-175mm Bash/36/22T 2x10spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Press Fit Team XC
Chain
Shimano HG54 10spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Shimano SLX / Centerlock / 32H / 12 x 142mm Axle
Rims
Wheeltech Inferno 27 by SUNringlé
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
Maxxis F: Ardent EXO Folding 29\" x 2.4\" R: Ikon EXO Folding 29\" x 2.35\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano SLX I-Spec Shifter Mount
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face 6° x 60-80mm
Handlebar
Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
Cane Creek Fifteen Series: ZS44mm Top / ZS56mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain SL 30.9mm x 400mm
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 950 is a Rockymountain Instinct model. There are 89 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain Instinct bikes models from 2015, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct 930 2015 is the cheapest bike model and costs 2699$. Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL 2015 is the most expensive one and costs 8999$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Trail bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3099$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 12.2% higher.
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
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Float 32 model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox Float CTD Custom Race Valved. model, with a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 2015, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the bike itself.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.