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Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL
Previous used estimate
$739 - $760
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL
12-month projected trend
5%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
7%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Follow your go-fast, trail-shredding instinct with Rocky Mountain's Instinct 950 MSL. With a carbon/aluminum frame built around Rocky's Ride-9 adjustable geometry, the Instinct is versatile and tunable to your riding style. Take the hard line, because you've got 130mm of SmoothLink rear suspension and a 130mm Fox 32 Float fork backing you up. A wide-range Shimano/SRAM 2x10 drivetrain bolsters your climbing legs and a wide Race Face bar gives you control when gravity takes over. With the stout Wheeltech wheels, worthy Maxxis tires, X-Fusion dropper post, and big 180mm Shimano SLX discs keeping you in check, this Instinct will let you follow your instinct.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox 32 Float Fit4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Component Hubs
- Shimano
- Component Stem
- RMB 6° x 60-80mm
- Product Family
- Instinct
- Component Frame
- Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Component Tires
- Maxxis F: Ardent EXO Folding 29" x 2.4" R: Ikon EXO Folding 29" x 2.35"
- Component Brakes
- Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Cassette
- Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect SL Cinch 170-175mm 2x10spd
- Component Shifters
- Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise 31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
- Component Seat Post
- X-Fusino HiLo Strate dropper post
- Component Wheel Set
- Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlÉ
- Component Chainrings
- 36/22
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve
- Component Tape Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Fox 32 Float Fit4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Component Front Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Component Frame Construction
- Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Frame Construction
- Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox 32 Float Fit4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve
- Hubs
- Shimano
- Tires
- Maxxis F: Ardent EXO Folding 29" x 2.4" R: Ikon EXO Folding 29" x 2.35"
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect SL Cinch 170-175mm 2x10spd
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise 31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
- Front Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT Shadow Plus Direct Mount 10spd
- Stem
- RMB 6° x 60-80mm
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc 180mm
- Cassette
- Shimano HG50 11-36T 10spd
- Chainrings
- 36/22
- Fork
- Fox 32 Float Fit4. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Frame
- Smoothwall Carbon Front Triangle. FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Rear Triangle. BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Seat Post
- X-Fusino HiLo Strate dropper post
- Shifters
- Shimano SLX Rapid Fire I-Spec 2x10spd
- Tape/Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
- Wheel Set
- Wheeltech Helix TR27 Tubeless Compatible by SUNringlÉ
What to check when buying used
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
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