Rocky Mountain Instinct 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Rocky Mountain
Model Instinct
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Rocky Mountain Instinct Parts   
Available Sizes - 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) Geax Grid Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 L Levers
Formula Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Air Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face SyStem
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Instinct Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.3 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Instinct

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Sable Black and Magic Yellow
- Sable Black and Shredded Silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRMB Expert XC Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.6 (inches) Travel
Fox Air Vanilla Float R
Saddle seat Kelvar
SDG 7000
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face XY


Rocky Mountain Instinct bike review

Rocky Mountain produced the Instinct bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,329.00.
Instinct bike is available in many sizes such as 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 Sable Black and Magic Yellow and Sable Black and Shredded Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Geax Grid kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole. Rocky Mountain equiped this exact model with Formula Mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers braking system and Formula disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Rocky Mountain used Easton Elite material for the frame. Race Face Air Alloy Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Instinct to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face SyStem.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Rocky Mountain, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.