Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30 2022

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

Category
- Mountain
- |
- Trail
Frame Aluminum
Wheels 27.5" / 29"
Travel Front 150mm
Travel Rear 140mm
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
Groupset Deore
Suspension Full
Drivetrain 1 × 12
Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Sizing

Recommended size guide.

XS Steep
142cm - 157cm
XS Neutral
142cm - 157cm
XS Slack
142cm - 157cm
SM Steep
155cm - 167cm
SM Neutral
155cm - 167cm
SM Slack
155cm - 167cm
SM Steep
157cm - 170cm
SM Neutral
157cm - 170cm
SM Slack
157cm - 170cm
MD Steep
167cm - 177cm
MD Neutral
167cm - 177cm
MD Slack
167cm - 177cm
LG Steep
175cm - 188cm
LG Neutral
175cm - 188cm
LG Slack
175cm - 188cm
XL Steep
185cm - 198cm
XL Neutral
185cm - 198cm
XL Slack
185cm - 198cm

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle

Suspension Fork

RockShox 35 Gold RL 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset

Rear Shock

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore 12spd

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore 12spd

Cassette

Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd

Crank

Shimano Deore | 32T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB92 24mm

Chain

Shimano M6100

Wheels

Front Hub

Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost

Rear Hub

Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm

Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape and Valves Incl

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

Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads

Cockpit

Stem

Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m

Handlebar

Grips

ODI Elite Pro Lock On

Headset

FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 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 142

Seatpost

Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Composite 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

Size	XS Steep	XS Neutral	XS Slack	SM Steep	SM Neutral	SM Slack	SM Steep	SM Neutral	SM Slack	MD Steep	MD Neutral	MD Slack	LG Steep	LG Neutral	LG Slack	XL Steep	XL Neutral	XL Slack
Stack Reach Ratio	1.36 mm	1.4 mm	1.43 mm	1.31 mm	1.34 mm	1.37 mm	1.36 mm	1.39 mm	1.42 mm	1.3 mm	1.33 mm	1.35 mm	1.26 mm	1.29 mm	1.31 mm	1.22 mm	1.24 mm	1.26 mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344 mm	336 mm	328 mm	344 mm	336 mm	328 mm	346 mm	337 mm	329 mm	346 mm	338 mm	331 mm	346 mm	338 mm	331 mm	346 mm	338 mm	331 mm
Front Center	707 mm	707 mm	707 mm	736 mm	736 mm	737 mm	746 mm	747 mm	748 mm	773 mm	774 mm	775 mm	805 mm	805 mm	806 mm	841 mm	842 mm	842 mm
Rake	38 mm	37 mm	38 mm	39 mm	38 mm	39 mm	44 mm	46 mm	46 mm	44 mm	46 mm	46 mm	45 mm	46 mm	46 mm	45 mm	46 mm	46 mm
Trail	112 mm	118 mm	122 mm	111 mm	117 mm	121 mm	116 mm	119 mm	124 mm	117 mm	119 mm	123 mm	116 mm	119 mm	123 mm	116 mm	119 mm	123 mm
Stack	582 mm	587 mm	591 mm	590 mm	595 mm	600 mm	612 mm	617 mm	621 mm	616 mm	621 mm	625 mm	630 mm	634 mm	639 mm	643 mm	648 mm	652 mm
Reach	427 mm	420 mm	414 mm	452 mm	445 mm	439 mm	450 mm	443 mm	436 mm	474 mm	468 mm	462 mm	499 mm	493 mm	487 mm	529 mm	523 mm	517 mm
Top Tube Length	554 mm	555 mm	557 mm	581 mm	583 mm	584 mm	586 mm	588 mm	589 mm	613 mm	614 mm	615 mm	641 mm	642 mm	644 mm	674 mm	676 mm	677 mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.6 °	76.9 °	76.3 °	77.6 °	76.9 °	76.3 °	77.3 °	76.7 °	76 °	77.2 °	76.7 °	76.1 °	77.2 °	76.7 °	76.1 °	77.2 °	76.7 °	76.1 °
Seat Tube Length	355 mm	355 mm	355 mm	380 mm	380 mm	380 mm	380 mm	380 mm	380 mm	420 mm	420 mm	420 mm	445 mm	445 mm	445 mm	480 mm	480 mm	480 mm
Head Tube Angle	66.6 °	65.9 °	65.3 °	66.6 °	65.9 °	65.3 °	66.3 °	65.7 °	65 °	66.2 °	65.7 °	65.1 °	66.2 °	65.7 °	65.1 °	66.2 °	65.7 °	65.1 °
Head Tube Length	90 mm	90 mm	90 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm	90 mm	90 mm	90 mm	95 mm	95 mm	95 mm	110 mm	110 mm	110 mm	125 mm	125 mm	125 mm
Chainstay Length	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	431 mm	433 mm	434 mm	442 mm	443 mm	444 mm	442 mm	443 mm	444 mm	442 mm	443 mm	444 mm	442 mm	443 mm	444 mm
Wheelbase	1138 mm	1139 mm	1140 mm	1167 mm	1168 mm	1170 mm	1187 mm	1188 mm	1188 mm	1214 mm	1215 mm	1216 mm	1246 mm	1246 mm	1247 mm	1282 mm	1283 mm	1283 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop	11 mm	19 mm	27 mm	11 mm	19 mm	27 mm	28 mm	37 mm	45 mm	28 mm	36 mm	43 mm	28 mm	36 mm	43 mm	28 mm	36 mm	43 mm
Standover Height	767 mm	764 mm	760 mm	767 mm	764 mm	760 mm	762 mm	755 mm	748 mm	810 mm	807 mm	804 mm	810 mm	807 mm	804 mm	810 mm	807 mm	804 mm
Wheels	27"	27"	27"	27"	27"	27"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"	29"
Rider Min Height	142 cm	142 cm	142 cm	155 cm	155 cm	155 cm	157 cm	157 cm	157 cm	167 cm	167 cm	167 cm	175 cm	175 cm	175 cm	185 cm	185 cm	185 cm
Rider Max Height	157 cm	157 cm	157 cm	167 cm	167 cm	167 cm	170 cm	170 cm	170 cm	177 cm	177 cm	177 cm	188 cm	188 cm	188 cm	198 cm	198 cm	198 cm

About this model

Instinct Alloy 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 2022, here.

Model range prices

Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 10 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2899$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 2022, is the most expensive and costs 9799$.

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, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great 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, this bike was made available in 2022 for 3359$. Comparing the average cost of a Trail bike to this one, you will see that Instinct Alloy 30 price is 21.61% more expensive.

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

Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30 2022 bike is equipped with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork, and has 150mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth 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 R | Sealed model, with a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.

Wheels size

When it comes to wheels, the Instinct Alloy 30 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.

Brakes

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Instinct Alloy 30 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

Sizes

There are 18 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 142 cm – 198 cm (4.66 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.

Dropper post

The Rocky Mountain model is also equipped with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.

Model years

Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30 2022

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

Recommended size guide.

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Suspension Fork

Rear Shock

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shift Levers

Cassette

Crank

Bottom Bracket

Chain

Wheels

Front Hub

Rear Hub

Rims

Spokes

Tires

Brakes

Brakes

Cockpit

Stem

Handlebar

Grips

Headset

Seat

Saddle

Seatpost

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

About this model

Model range prices

Safety

Trail bikes average price

Internal Cable Routing

Overview of components

Fork

Rear Shock

Wheels size

Brakes

Sizes

Dropper post

Related bike families.