Rocky Mountain Instinct 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Instinct
First production 2002
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Instinct Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito Air Light
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore M555 Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Ultralite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRMB Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-69
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face Taperlock ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS
Gear shift leversShimano XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Instinct Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi MXR

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Instinct

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Brushed and Black
- Brushed and Red
Weight 27.4
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorber 3.6 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RL
Saddle seatSelle Italia Custom
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face XY


Rocky Mountain Instinct bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Instinct bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,680.00.
Instinct bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Rocky Mountain Mountain bike Instinct can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brushed and Black and Brushed and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito Air Light tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore M555 hydraulic brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton Ultralite material for the frame. RMB Carbon high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Instinct to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Prodigy.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Turbine Enduro ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to SRAM PC-69 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.