Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition 2015
2015 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,199$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RCT3
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Groupset X01, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike RCT3 29. 140mm. Charger Damper / Rebound / Adjustable 3 Position Compression / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair Custom BC Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 130mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression / Adjustable Suspension Rate
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Trigger 1x11spd
Cassette
SRAM XG-1195 10-42T 11spd
Crank
Race Face Turbine Cinch 170-175mm 30T Direct Mount 1x11spd
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Pressfit
Chain
SRAM PC-XX1 11spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Stan\'s 3.30 Disc / 15mm Axle
Rear Hub
Stan\'s 3.30 Disc / 6 Pawl XD Freehub / 142 x 12mm Axle
Rims
Stan\'s ZTR Flow EX Tubeless Ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHR II Maxx Terra EXO Tubeless Ready 29\" x 2.3\"
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Turbine 35mm 6° x 50-70mm
Handlebar
Race Face Next 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Headset
Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom Tapered
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado SLT Titanium
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
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 990 MSL BC Edition is a Rockymountain Instinct model. There are 89 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain Instinct bikes models from 2015, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct 930 2015 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 2699$. Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL 2015 on the other hand costs 8999$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Trail bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2015 and its price was 6199$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 124.44% higher.
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
The Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition comes factory-installed with the RockShox Pike RCT3 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
The Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition has a rear shock with a travel of 130mm. The model RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair Custom BC is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition bike is equipped with the 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. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Instinct 990 MSL BC Edition includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.