Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
Previous used estimate
$3,160 - $3,251
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50
12-month projected trend
16%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
15%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
RockShox Lyrik Select RC, Fox Float X Performance, Shimano XT The Instinct Carbon is at home on technical trails, but still allows you to push the distance and crush the climbs. Our most versatile platform just got more adventure-ready with updated the frame features, geometry, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the ups, downs, and everything in between. Meet the Instinct Carbon.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm | Charger RC Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front Hub: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
- Component Rims
- WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
- Product Family
- Instinct
- Component Chain
- Shimano M6100
- Component Color
- We are the Champions/Platinum Blonde/Black Dog
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Penalty Box 2.0 Storage | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
- Component Brakes
- Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142 | Cromoly rails
- Component Spokes
- 2.0 Stainless
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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 | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
- Component Seatpost
- X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 170mm | LG - XL = 200mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Component Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
- Component Rear Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
- 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 12spd
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 20x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
- Hubs
- Front Hub: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
- Rims
- WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm | MD - XL = 170mm
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano SM-BBMT500
- Chain
- Shimano M6100
- Seatpost
- X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | XS = 125mm | SM = 150mm | MD = 170mm | LG - XL = 200mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142 | Cromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | 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
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
- Brakes
- Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads
- Fork
- RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm | Charger RC Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Penalty Box 2.0 Storage | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
- Shifters
- Shimano XT
- Tape/Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Color
- We are the Champions/Platinum Blonde/Black Dog
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Spokes
- 2.0 Stainless
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano SLX 10-51T 12spd
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
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.