Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
Previous used estimate
$2,606 - $2,681
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
12%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
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Overview
About this bike
If you're looking for one bike that does it all, look no further than the Instinct. We've designed a bike that's capable of tackling technical trail riding but still allows you to push the pedals hard on the climbs. We've updated the geometry, frame features, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up's, down's, and everything in between. Trust your Instinct. Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
- Component Rims
- WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Included
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Product Family
- Instinct
- Component Chain
- Shimano M6100
- Component Color
- Dreamer/Foxy Lady, One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer/In The Navy/Black Dog
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Component Brakes
- Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Component Spokes
- DT Swiss Champion 2.0
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
- Component Seatpost
- Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Component Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
- Component Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano SLX 10-51T
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
- Rims
- WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Included
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T Steel | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm Crankarm | SM - XL = 170mm
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Chain
- Shimano M6100
- Seatpost
- Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT
- Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Brakes
- Shimano SLX Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 180mm | R: Shimano RT66 180mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Tape/Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Color
- One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer/In The Navy/Black Dog
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Champion 2.0
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano SLX 10-51T
- Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.